C section vs vaginal

[MkClevenger]

hi , I'm pregnant with twins and have 1 in position and 1 that is transverse. I have a large fibroid in the way of the transverse baby that may be the problem why he isn't flipping. They say it's to early to tell & get worried about the type of birth I will have but I'm terrified of the thought of a c section. Is there anyone out there that has experienced both a c section and a vaginalbirth that can give me a comparison on healing time and pain scale or any details that may help?

[Mrs_Bossy]

I have had two vaginal births first and the c sections. The  c sections I had problems adterwars so I was back and forth to my dr office  and hospital and then hospitalized.

[alsial75]

This is my fourth pregnancy. Ive had a C Section on my section child due to the development od pre eclampsia, I was out of the hospital in three days up and up. My third child I opt to have him vbac ( vaginal birth after c section) reason being because I didnt like the feeling the pain meds gave me after the c section. I am nine wks pregnant now and I am opting to do another c section only because I need my tubes tied. But the answer to your question on the recovery process is up to the individual.

[fourjohnsonbabies]

My first pregnancy I had an emergency csection at 34 weeks. I was in the hospital for 4 days and it took me 2 months to completely heal. My other two pregnancy were vaginal. Those two recoveries were much faster and better.

[2015Harmony]

Lousie_1986...... My post above about our cousin dying in child birth was not warning people away from a vaginal delivery. In fact I think if Ur healthy enough-no complications or risks it's the best option. FYI our cousin had NO complications/issues/risks & was a very healthy 25 year old. Myself & 3 siblings were born at home & I have a very good friend who has had 2 successful home births as well. I also have a friend who gave birth vag/naturally to 2 very healthy 38wks, 6.5+lbs twins. So I'm not warning women against a vag/natural delivery. I think it is best if there are no red flags.
It was to point out that even a vaginal delivery has risks & we live in a society where other women constantly are csection shaming. Sometimes a csection is necessary due to risks of the mother or child and if someone is faced w the issue whether to have a C they should not feel less of a mom/women if that is the BEST option so that the outcome has a happy ending. Really it does not matter how we give birth as long as every1 goes home healthy together & that should be the focus.
My other point was that an emergency csection is much harder on Ur body. I had one, I labored naturally (no pain meds) for 17hrs, then both baby & my vitals dropped we were rushed into the OR... My son was then rushed to NICU & I lied alone in a room being monitored. It was 12+ hrs b4 I even was able to see my son. And I had a very healthy pregnancy w no indications of any risks.
So again women need to do what is best for their baby & themselves.

[lousie_1986]

Have to say, I'm all for natural birth, but after mine I was exhausted and couldn't even push out the placenta, so if I had twins I'd at least consider a c sec (which is basically on my NEVER to do list!), though I'd probably still try natural depending on complications.

I have 5 friends who delivered twins naturally, 2 of them had one baby sitting the wrong way but they turned after the other twin was out. (but no fibroid transverse issues) I'd just keep both options as ok and keep a close eye on his position, and if he's still sitting transverse at 33 or 34 weeks, it could be the fibroid and maybe you should consider a c sec. Breech would be better even though a trickier birth, but a stuck transverse baby is physically impossible!

And to the poster who is warning people about vaginal birth because of a cousin dying, be aware that though that is a very sad occurrence, and neither form of birthing is ever risk free, research has found you actually have 3x the chance of dying in a c sec vs a vaginal birth (in healthy normal pregnancies). So yes your body might find a vaginal birth too much (as in your anecdote), but it's 3x more likely to find c sec surgery too much (as in medical research). This research really has nothing to do with twins or even planned c sec (so I'm not contributing to the original poster's question) but thought it should be put into perspective for anyone with a normal pregnancy who might get scared away from vaginal birth from the anecdote.

[ThirdTimeA]

2015Harmony is right. I've had two c-sections and will be having another with this baby. My first was and emergency after 21 hours of labor. The second was scheduled and the recovery was much easier and I had a lot more energy and in general was a much better experience. Both of my children were too big for me to deliver.

[2015Harmony]

^^ it posted b4 I was done...anyway
A csection birth is sometimes necessary for the safety of Ur baby & U. My hubby lost his cousin during a vag birth-her body just couldn't take it. She passed in the hospital & never was able to meet her baby. So again sometimes a csection is a better/safer option. Recovery isn't terrible from a C. The 1st wk is hard but not unbearable. U have to walk after the C-that's very important. Start slow & short distances. U will need help around the house & w twins ;-) again look on Pinterest for gentle Cs and tips on recovery

[2015Harmony]

I have had 3 csections... Never had a vag birth although I tried w my 1st but ended up w an emergency C. My water broke, wasn't dilating when I had my C they said he was stuck in my pelvic bone. I will tell U an emergency C is much harder to recover fr & is more terrifying in general. A planned C is much easier on Ur body & the OR is also more relaxed. Look on Pinterest about a gentle Csection. Natural is best if U and baby are able to. But a csection birth s

[Mas23808]

Im having twins due in 2weeks iv opted for a elective c section. I do have a cerclage in place. Both heads are down however in my situation i think best is c section. And i really dont wsnt to go natural and end up c section.