Pregnant Women: Just Say 'No' to Early C-Section

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Docs like to schedule CS BEFORE you go into labor. The chances that your doc would schedule CS before labor is very good. Also, babies can be moved and positioned out of breech and sometimes do so on their own. This is one very good reason to have a certified Midwife on your birthing team.

Jane of DC 2:42AM September 06, 2010

I am 36 weeks today and am presenting frank breech. everything I have read from other mothers in the same position have said that these c sections are generally scheduled at 38 weeks to avoid the possibility of the expectant mother going into labor before the scheduled C/S. What are the chances that my doctor will schedule my C.S before 39 weeks? Also, is scheduling a C.S at 38 weeks for breech babies an extenuating circumstanse?

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Fxuvlnnc of GA 1:03PM July 14, 2009

There is a difference between an elected c-section and one done in an emergency. Also consider all the interventions which are causing these c-sections. If women had mobility during labor there would be a lot less emergency c-sections at the pushing stage. Unfortunately, women are filled with great fear. And we have handed our power over to the medical establishment. The US has significantly high infant and maternal mortality rates. I think c-sections are a direct link to this.

HLM of DC 2:13PM June 18, 2009

I totally agree with Lady Leslie, c-sections arent a good thing, doctors need to step back and let our bodies do their job. The problem is babies are getting bigger due to better maternal health and knowledge, and often (in my case) the baby is too big to fit through the pelvis. I was in labour for 3 days and pushing for 3 hours when my sons heart rate dropped to the point that it was dangerous. Doctors did an emergency c-section but were too late and my son suffered massive brain damage and died two days later. Had I not been able to have a c-section he would have died inside me and I would have been left in labour for days maybe weeks more until his body had shrunk enough to fit through my pelvis.
With my 2nd son I chose to have a c-section, but he was born with breathing difficulties having not passed through the birth canal and his lungs been given the kick start the get through a natural birth, but I now have a healthy 3 year old. I know which one I'm chooing next time!!

Sarah 5:51AM May 16, 2009

does insurance companies in nj cover this?

linda of NJ 4:06PM February 11, 2009

I mean, there are so many studies that show that C-sections are bad for the mom, bad for the baby. More babies born via c-section end up with asthma and other complications. Mothers are more likely to miscarry subsequent pregnancies and puts future deliveries at risk as well. Unless there are major psychological issues going on, I can't see why anyone should choose an "elective" c-section, given these risks. ESPECIALLY doctors. They should know better - tisk tisk.

Ingrid of NY 7:59PM January 30, 2009