If you are scheduled for a c-section, plan to call L&D around 0500 the morning of your operation. This phone call is to ensure the plan is still for you to have c-section and make sure we have an operating room open. You will want to arrive to the L&D unit at 0530 the morning of your c-section. Also, you will want to take a shower/bath before coming and will not want to eat or drink anything after midnight.

This is hard to know. Each person is different and this may depend on the reason for your first cesarean or how your surgery was done. Some people should not try to have a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) and others may not want to try due to the risks or benefits of each. You should talk with your health care provider and make an informed decision about what is right for you.

A cesarean section is the delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) in the mother’s belly and uterus. It is often called a C-section. In most cases, a woman can be awake during the birth and be with her newborn soon afterward. See a picture of a delivery by C-section . If you are pregnant, chances are good that you will be able to deliver your baby through the birth canal (vaginal birth). But there are cases when a C-section is needed for the safety of the mother or baby.

We will review your records and in most cases we can plan a homebirth. We support VBAC (vaginal birth after Cesarean) and we can advocate your plan with your physician if you want or need a hospital birth. Go back to the top.

Personally, I have zero fear of VBACs/HBACs or even UBACs as long at the mother feels empowered and healthy. Problems, should they come up, can be dealt with as needed. Unfortunately, these days, I appear to be in the minority. To be fair, there are several different concerns for women who have previously delivered their babies surgically.

a breed, they have large heads and small hips and therefore small birth canals. Puppies can easily get stuck in the birth canal. This makes whelping much more difficult on the bitch, and can possibly cause respiratory distress. In this situation, there is a chance of losing both the bitch and any puppies that are stuck. Additionally, bulldog bitches, due to their high tolerance for pain, often ignore nature's signals to "push" the puppies out.

The only difference is that a baby born through a Cesarean Section, may not be circumcised on Shabbos/Shabbot/Saturday.

Abdominal exercise is usually safe after 6 weeks for both vaginal and c-section moms. As with all exercise programs, please check with your doctor first.

Once you have had an incision in your uterus, it is weaker in that area. When labor begins, that weakened area can rupture. Although the chance of a rupture is only about one percent, it can be catastrophic, leading to severe problems, even death of the mother or fetus. You must speak with your physician about the risks and benefits of avoiding a cesarean section. In some cases, with close observation, you can attempt a vaginal birth.

If your cesarean section is either scheduled in advance or a non-scheduled c-section that is NOT an emergency, usually ONE person can be with you. This is decided on a case by case basis, depending on the circumstances. In the event of a maternal or fetal emergency, we request that the coach not be in the OR.

Yes you can. Most women find that after having a C-Section, a flat abdomen is very difficult to obtain and they are thrilled with the results.

From the Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth:"The available data on outcomes after a trial of labour in women who have had more than one previous caesarean section show that the overall vaginal delivery rate is little different from that seen in women who have had only one previous caesarean section."... and also ..

Although you will need more support and help after the operation, there is no reason to give up breastfeeding. Many mothers have breastfed successfully even after serious medical interventions during labour. It is important to inform everyone attending the birth that your intention is to breastfeed and that you do not want to give anything else to baby even if you are still under sedation.

Your anesthesiologist will use the epidural for the surgery. This involves a larger dose of medication which will make your entire abdomen numb. Occasionally, if the epidural does not provide enough pain relief, your doctor may elect to place another epidural, a spinal block or administer general anesthesia.

The collection process proceeds essentially the same way with a cesarean section as it would in a natural birth and only ViaCord can offer you an FDA-approved, preloaded cord blood collection bag for use in sterile C-sections.

Direct Entry Midwives are not required to have formal back up arrangements. We are independent practitioners. Midwives do all of your prenatal care, delivery and postpartum care. However, should the need arise to consult with a physician, we make arrangements for a doctor to see you. The genuine need for a cesarean delivery is lower, statistically, than you may realize, especially in the population of low risk mothers, who qualify for out of hospital delivery.