Experiences with

Caesarean section

So been for another gynaecology appointment today. So within 18month after having my c section with my baby boy, I've had 2 ops, first was to remove endo and adhesions, they inserted the merina but it came back with twice as much pain and the merina made me so irregular so was removed...the second op

Hi all I had a TAC fitted on Tuesday - a transabdominal cerclage - which is the highest up stitch you can have to try and help avoid miscarriage. It is so high that it is done through the abdominal like a c section, then the stitch is put in around the very top of the cervix. I've needed this done as

Is laproscropey the same or worse than having a c-section with pain and recovery time?

I am 35 and have a 7 year old son. My husband and I have been trying for a second child for 4 years and have had no luck. I became pregnant within 3 months of us trying for our first, so am really struggling. I have a c-section and infection having my son, but I have had every blood and hormone test

I've posted a couple of times about my upcoming Anterior Cervical Fusion C4-5 and C5-6. Thanks to many of you whom replied. I truly appreciate your feedback. As suggested I contacted my rheumy by email to ask about when I should stop taking my Sulphasalazine 500 mg 2x daily and recently started (two-three

I'm just wondering if there are any rules about driving after giving birth? I know with c-section it's advised not to drive for 6 weeks & alot of insurance companies won't cover you during this time, but does anyone know about driving after a natural birth?

Baby logan was born on the 27.08.17 @00:18 weighing 7lb 5 unfortunately after a failef epidural and several attempts he was born via emergency c section under general anaesthetic but we are both doing really well now and can't believe he is a week old today x

Just an update- when we went for his 3rd chemo last week the blood tests beforehand showed his liver enzymes had risen again- to just under 200. PSA is down to 68. We had gone off all supplements after 2nd chemo due to enzymes being high. Because we went off all supplements (except D3, Omega 3, and

Hello all... I've had bad health anxiety for some time Now but it has gotten worse the past four years. I am pregnant with my fourth and have a scheduled c section in a few Weeks and I am freakin out! I think I have a brain tumor or something and somethinf will go wrong w my body and I will leave my

Newbie to this site, although not a newbie where this disease is concerned. Diagnosed 16 years ago with pain and heavy periods, trying for a 2nd child. I pretty much diagnosed myself before a laparoscopy, having all the symptoms it was evident. It was a long road ahead, laser treatment many times,

February 24, 2017 I got a laproscopy to remove scarring from two pervious C-sections and a previous laproscopy. Diagnosis was two cyst, removal of scarring, and diagnosed with endometriosis..I was placed on depo in March and came off of it 3 months later in June. Was supposed to try depo lupron and I

So, I thought I'd take this opportunity while the OH holds the crying baby as I sit in hospital in the early hours recovering from a c-section, to post a pic of our beautiful little girl and hopefully bring some hope to you all and remind you that this horrible, painful journey is worth it in the end

Hi everyone.. As I am new to this I need some advice.Even though I'm having a baby I'm terrified of child birth.Can you ask to have a c-section?

My husband had a TURP 8/4/17 (in history below) but has not had any other surgery. Had second round of taxotere last week...next one in two weeks. He's had mild blood in urine since two days after first chemo. A few small clots. Onc says to keep an eye on it. He's away for business this week and just

Hi there! I recently read on an APS Facebook group that Plaquenil might improve pregnancy outcomes in women with APS. For those of you who've taken plaquenil to prevent miscarriage/pregnancy complications, did your family Doctor/high risk OB/rheumatologist/etc prescribe it? A little about me. I've had

My profile info is below... In our visit for chemo yesterday his bloodwork came back with elevated ALT/AST/BUN-Creatinine ratio- you can see numbers below. Thankfully PSA is going in the right direction. The oncologist wants us to go off of all supplements to get a baseline. We both take some herbal

I got diagnosed with endometriosis 6 month after having my son by c section due to placenta previa.... I was in constant agonising pain. I got referred to gynaecology who took me to theatre for explorative surgery and ended up having endometriosis and adhesions around my left ovary and womb, they also

Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with abdominal endometriosis. I have been told is a rare form of endometriosis, it is a result of haveing a C-section 7 years ago. I am desperately trying to find a professional that has the knowledge of 'abdominal' endometriosis. I am hoping someone on here has had

I have recently found out my bowel is attached to my uterus from an emergency c-section I had 2 yrs ago. Going for an MRI tomorrow. Has anyone else gone through this? What was the outcome?

I'm 26 weeks pregnant with spastic diplegia. I can walk but my balance and co-ordination are poor and my gait isn't great. However, so far the pregnancy has been uncomplicated. Is there anybody here who has given birth and if so how? Has anyone done both? If you had a C-section was it because of CP or