Can i request a c section

[PJGDEL]

I have been thinking  about this for 7 months now, i have herpes and  concerned with have a Vbirth. I have had a lot of outbreaks and any medication i take is not working well, just end up getting sick from them. When  i spoke to my doctor she just says lets play it by ear. I don't want any chance of anything happening to my little boy. Is it up to me how i deliver my baby or do i have no say at all?

[kmz89]

You can request a c-section if you feel it is the best option for you and your baby.
I would certainly suggest that you discuss it with an OB though.
While a vaginal birth is generally preferred, if you prepare yourself for a c-section and take all steps to ensure that you have help during the healing process, you should be just fine.
But you must be prepared for post op bleeding, pain and possible complications.

However, in saying that, there is no reason that you can't have a sucessful c-section.
Many women choose to have ONLY have c-sections.
When it comes down to it, it is your choice.

I had my son by emergency c-section in January, and despite the fact that I had not wanted a c-section my son is a very healthy boy.
His APGARS at one minute were 9 and he has had no health problems, so I don't believe that not being born naturally had affected him whatsoever.

Good luck and congratulations :D

[30something13]

I would not schedule a c-section for any reason! Vaginal births are safer for both you and baby period!!!

However I know that there are risks with herpes and birthing but this is one thing you need to think off, I would NOT schedule anything and for these reasons.

1. You need to go vaginal is possible and you are having no active outbreaks
2. THere is no way to know if you will be having an active outbreak at the time you go into labor!
3. Even if you choose (and yes you can) to have a cesarean becasue of the herpes it is safer and less risk and chance of a problem if you wait till after you go into labor!

babies need the contracting of the uterus to help them prepare for birth, the uterus and abby work together for borth and ltod of hormones happen at that time, the contractions help babies lungs and will also help you with hemoraging if you have a c-section, yes they can give you pitocin but if your uterus was already contracting on its on it is better and the pitocin works better to stop bleeding!

Haveing the baby vaginally helps squeeze out the mouth and airways so baby can breath easier! It is just a safer way to go! I do not have herpes but know a girl who has birthed 8 babies vaginally with them and had active outbreaks each time, she was told to stop her meds when pregnant as they could casue birth defects. I do not know what she took so I can not comment on that. All of her babies were fine.

You do have a choice usually but ALL dr's should never let a mother pre schedule a c-section unless it is medically nessisary, it is major surgery to you and baby.

I urge you to go into labor firstr then if you are having an active outbreak talk with your dr about a c-section again and weight the risks. Best of luck to you and it is understandable that you do not want any harm to your baby, just know the best course of action for your situation!

[Kels123]

I'm pretty sure that you would have a say, but I also think it depends on the doctor as well. Talk to your doctor and let him know that you are requesting one. Can't hurt to ask, right?