C-Section Advice?

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Let me start by saying I do NOT want to have one, it's my only option as of now. I had a vaginal birth with my first and it was amazing and was hoping for a second, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen.

I had an ultrasound at 32 weeks and baby was head down so I thought all was good. Today I went in (36 weeks) and baby is in "frank breech" position. They said this means his butt is down and head and feet are up. I'm so disappointed. My doctor said there's a very slim chance he will turn back around the way he should. I could have a procedure to try and flip the baby but it would be VERY painful and has very small chance of working.

To those who have had a c-section before, what's some advice you have? I have a 2 year old and I stay at home with her now. I'm so upset that I won't be able to lift her or anything for 4-6 weeks 😔 I know I'm gonna need to help. The hubby is going to take off what he can, then my mom is going to take off when he goes back to work to help too. I just can't stop crying, bc this is just not what I wanted to do.

Sorry for the long post and rant 😥

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I have had my baby flip at least 4 times on his own since hitting 36 weeks. I had a version last week and I would highly suggest it. It's painful but it's not like recovering from surgery

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Hi there iv had 2 c-section both of my babys were breached and the third is looking the same way in my opinion having a c-section is not as bad as it seems. Yes u def will need help but they say ot take 4-6 weeks to heal but woth mine i was on my feet and back to normal in less then 2 weeks it just depends on ur body dont worry to.much about it the time on.bed rest will fly by i was up chasing my 2 year old just 1 week after haveing my 2 c-section so keep ur head up u can do it!!!

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I'm having my 3rd ....one thing I havnt figuered out is how I'm going to get to the kitchen down stairs and the bathroom upstairs and my washer in the basement. Thats really my only worry I have a 8 and 6 year old that will be home from school so I know I will have them to help but not going up or down stairs isn't a option unless I have some around to cook and clean for my other two children....the worst part of the c section for me is the drink you have to take its in a creamer style cup and its so you dont vomit during surgery and taste like vomit just plug your nose and take it like a shot. If you could freeze meals or maybe a family member could so you don't have to worry about that would be a big help for you and your family. It's not all that bad I hope for the best for you and your family.

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You do not have to have a c section for a Frank breach baby. That's actually the safest breach position to do a vaginal delivery. Do some googling on it before you schedule a c section date. It's your choice to do a c section not your doctor's. Breech is not a necessary reason for c section.

C-Section Advice?

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