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Wow...I have only had natural births..I never realised how bad C sections are...You just made up my mind for the next one....LOL.

I don't know where you are or how they do it there but seriously, it's not all that bad. Well, i didn't think so, i was pretty much pain free after about 3 or 4 days & everything went perfectly for me. I think it was a safer choice for me but i guess everyone is different. It's a shame you had so much pain & had to wear a binder (i dunno what that is coz i never had one) but they're not all like that. Maybe they do things differently in different places coz yes the recovery time is longer but i didn't think it was that bad.

Hi Mamakatsarj! It's sad that you are still suffering from your C-Section. But I had 2 CS and one Gallstone surgery and I did recovery well. Have you tried to get a check up lately? Maybe by now, the binder is applying strain on your back, that's why you have back pain. And I think it's better to wear loose clothing for the moment. Let your body breathe and heal. The mind is a powerful tool too to overcome that great event in your life. And I just wanted to share. I think what help me too, to overcome the pain, adjust and fully recover. It's because, I have always bear in mind that God gave me a great purpose in life to fulfill, especially for my children. So I wake up each day, thanking him for the new life I have. For the gift He has given me. Do not think of the pain, don't let it overcome you. My advice is, try to have a check up with your OB. If you are not satisfy with his/her opinion, get a second opinion. But if everything is okey. Smile! Rest your worries in the hand of God and He will help you. (^^,)

I am saddened to hear that your Cesarean section did not go well. The surgeon that performed my C-section was a genius and did a superb job. I was still sore for two months on the bottom of my stomach, but that's only because they left a staple in the wound. Once it grew into the skin, it hurt so bad coming out. But, other than that, I am happy to have gone C-section. They put me through 24 hours of labor before finally giving into C-section. And, they only did so because my baby had a fever. She received anti-biotics after she was delivered by emergency C-section. It took just minutes to get her out of my belly. And, the labor was not so bad either, once the epidural went into my back. I slept through most of it. It all depends on the hospital you choose. That can make a world of difference. Best of luck next time!

I had an emergency c-section when I was 26 weeks pregnant with my son. My cervix opened up about 2 weeks befor I had him, and my water broke the morning of my c-section. In the evening, I had a prolapsed cord, which caused the emergency c-section. I had planned to have my baby naturally, but when he decided to come early, it was out of my control. I was supposed to wear the binder for a few months, but after my c-section I got a really bad infection, which caused me to have six more surgeries to debreed it all. It was horrible! The binder really does help though! I would recommend it!

I have had two previous c sections and my experience was that the pain was NOT that great. After I was healed, I had an occasional "twang" of pain, but that is because the nerves begin to reconnect. An abdominal binder can help during the first few weeks--up to six, but after that, it is not really necessary and definately not after 3 months when you are really totally healed. I am not sure why your experience was so difficult, but again, pain is really a subjective thing--everyone's experience is different.

hi mamakatsarj! For my firstborn, i had a normal delivery. I am now expecting my 2nd child and I hope all things go well so I can have another go at normal childbirth. My mother had 3 normals, and 2 c-sections. She told me that it's better to go through normals.. because the healing process for c-sections usually take longer.. But she didn't have such bad pain. It's just that she did mention do to the anesthesia, after the surgery, it makes your throat dry and causes you to cough.. and it hurts like nobody's business. Anyways, it is great that you're using a binder.. It really helps. After my delivery, I had to use a binder for next 45 days.. my "confinement" period. But i'm glad i did.. It helps with the uterus recovery and also helps you get back in shape. Well, I wish you all the best! Have a nice day~

My first two children I had normal, with no epidural. With my 3rd one, I chose to have the epidural because I did not like the pain, I am such a wimp. Well, in the meantime while I was in labor, the baby was not dropping and there was cord distress. So within a half hour they had me in surgery. I thought it would be the easy way, easier than normal childbirth, but I was wrong! I hated the recovery time. I am bad about being a patient!

aww yes, unfortunately sometimes we ladies have to pay the price for lifes blessings. And hopefully your able to not have to continue the cycle of having another c-section with the next birth.