C-section Information

I had an unexpected c-section and wish i would have known to not try to be tough and not take the pain med. Take it so that you can get up and walk as soon as possible to get the gas out. Overall i didn't think it was that bad.

Hi. I have twins. They truly are wonderful. The most important thing is to keep them on a schedule. The same schedule is helpful. Also about the c-section. I had one with both of my pregnancies. The first one was worst than my second one. The most important thing with that is to walk!! I know its gonna be painful, I'm not gonna lie. But it helps. With my first they didn't tell me that. And with the twins I had to. And I healed quicker. Good luck.

I'm a new mom and had to have a c-section. I found that the c-section was fine, the hardest part was those first steps you have to take a few days after. I recommend trying to walk as soon as you can and it will get better. Also after they removed my staples I felt allot better when I was walking. 5 days after my c-section I was moving around really good and felt fine. Good Luck on the twins =)

First of all relax. C-sections are not that bad. I have had 3. I have 3 daughters 5, 3, and 5mon. The plus side is you will get an extra day or two in the hospital for rest :) I think the more you move around afterwards the fast you do heal. My first c-section and last two were completely different. My first one they took the catheder out almost immediatly-if they try to do that REFUSE! Which they probably won't but just in case they do its horrible. I wet the bed almost everytime because I could not get out of bed fast enough. They usually take the catheder out the following day and you would be amazed at how well you can move around. It is scary though I really did not want a c-section. But it wasn't that bad. I was awake for 2. My first was emergency. Afterwards just don't sit up very fast. You want to be in a more laying position which really sucks because of visitors and holding the baby or in your case babies. I got sick from being in a more up right position right after the surgery but what I hear that is normal. Do you know what you are having this time? I am preg. with my 4th due in Aug.

Congrats on your expected twins. I have twin 4-year-olds and I delivered them both naturally. I did deliver in the operating room just case the second child flipped after the first came out, but everything went smoothly. Just take it all slowly. I wouldn't be worried about a c-section unless towards the end they are both head up or something. Mine were head up and head down(down being the one that was in place to come out first and a month before my due date the other twin flipped and they both were head down.

Also, a tip that I have is to just treat them like one baby. I got into a routine were they both ate at the same time,etc and it was great to have a schedule like that. It also made it a lot less overwhelming and easier to handle.

May I ask why your doctor says you have a 75% chance of c-section? I would encourage you to do your research and contact a doula if you are wanting a natural birth. Just remember that you have rights as a woman to birth your children the way you want and you do not have to listen to everything doctors say. Especially when it comes to c-sections, they are often more concerned with protecting themselves and staying in control than with you or your baby's safety. Just do your research and ask questions!!

Man, Dr's are SO CUT happy and induction happy these days! They don't let women trust their bodies and do the "natural" birthing process! I am not against c-sections or inductions or epidurals, because there is a need for them sometimes, but I would shop around for another OB! Set up apts with them just to see who does and doesn't support vaginal deliveries for twins! I know if you've had the same dr it might be scarry, but if you want to have the birth you want, I think you should shop around or get 2nd opinions before you settle with this Dr.! Remember, this is your body, your babies :) Sorry that is the Doula in me coming out! Please update and let us know what you decide!

GIRLFRIEND....I AM THE QUEEN OF C-SECTIONS! I highly recommend it...I've had 2 of them. OK.. here's what will go down...you get to the hospital,check in, and then the nurse will probably give you something to speed up the contractions, next, if you feel a little nervous about epidurals, or spinal blocks- ask for some demerol...it's the best!..then you'll get into the operating room and that's when they give you a spinal block, which will numb you from the belly down to your feet. ( i must add that the spinal block is like an epidural, except it lasts longer, and it'll have you feeling pretty GOOFY; you'll ask questions or have a tendency to repeat things over and over and not even know it!) Next, the nurse will shave you ..(you won't feel none of this), and the the doctor will give you a bikini line cut, and then you will feel alot of pulling and tugging, but it doesn't hurt; it just feel weird.And a few minutes later your babies are out!...Both of my c-sections took about 30 minutes. then the doctor stitch you up, and send you to your room where you'll probably stay for about 3 days...since c-sections are considered surgery. During those 3 days, they will give you oxycodone for pain..you can take 1 every 4 hours for pain, and trust me, even if you don't think you feel pain, take it anyway. so that's my experience with c-sections, and congratulations on the twins!!!

Don't be scared!! Find out if your hospital offers a ceserean birth class as most do. The healing time isn't much longer than if you were to have an appesiotomy(sp?). I have had 2 c-sections and believe me they were so not bad. I am the biggest chicken ever so if I can do it you can do it. Feel free to message me if you have any direct questions. I just had my son c/s on December 1, 2006 and I was Christmas shopping the next week!

Just wanted to say that you should definitely get a doula if you do not want a csec. Also, epidurals can increase the risk, so you may want to try to go without if the chance is high. Read The Silent Knife. And check out the hypnotherapy posts at www.babywhisperer.com. Go to the message boards. The relaxation techniques will help labor do its magic. Good luck and don't let them cut you open if you don't want to. I did and I regret it so much.

Hi,

I have had two c-sections and will be having my third in June. My first was an emergency after 18 hours of labor, that really stunk! The second was planned and the BEST ADVICE I CAN GIVE YOU is DEMAND DEMAND DEMAND a spinal block. I am not sure if it is routine on preplanned c-sections, but I had an epidural that popped out or quit working during my emergency c-section (though very rare, it happened - then I had to go under general anesethetic, which meant I missed out on the birth of my first child).

A spinal block is actually a single shot of medicine in your spine that COMPLETELY numbs you from the waist (sometimes chest) down for a specific length of time. It cannot quit working due to running out of meds or coming out. Also, another plus is that it is a smaller needle than the epidural.

I wish you well in the birth of your twins.

It's a good idea to be prepared for a c-section with twins, but don't rule out a normal delivery. If there are no complications and both are positioned correctly, then there is no reason to not have a normal delivery. If there is any reason to indicate possible problems, a c-section might be the safest way to add both additions to your family safest. I have delivered many sets of twins the old fashioned way, but have have some normal deliveries go from the first one delivering normal and the second one distresses and is delivered c-section. If you trust your doctor, let him/her give you the options and ask a lot of questions. C-sections are not as bad as they use to be.

Good luck and congrats

Congratulations on the twins!! My suggestion is to join your local twin club. You can call your OB's office or a high risk doc in the area to find out how to get in touch with them! It helps to talk with other twin moms!! (Mine are 3!)

I had a c-section. i had a 9.8 pound baby boy that was 3 weeks early. it's not bad at all... they numb you from the chest down. the spinal block doesn't hurt.. the most painful part of the shot was when he was trying to find the middle part of my spine... the actual taking out of the baby is a breeze.. but everyone has different reactions... but trust me, it's nothing to worry about. the after though, the ater is rough.. expically if you don't have anyone to help you once you get home.. i had to sleep in a recliner for a week cause i couldn't get into bed... just take it easy. Have someone come stay with you for a week or two and help out!!! TRUST ME... you'll need it... i wish i would have had someone to help me... about the twins... i got nothin.... sorry...

A. w

I had a c section with my daughter and was terrified before hand. Although I was in pain afterwards , if I was to have another baby, I'd want to have a c section again. lol. I have a terrible fear of actually pushing one out lol. I had a c section though because she wouldn't drop and turned in a funny way. I wanted to have a vaginal delievery but I'm glad she was c section. It's not too bad really, the actual process of the c section is quick.

I also had a c-section after two vaginal births. This was due to my son being breech. I was terrified when I went into the hospital. I have a friend who had two planned c-sections and she told me it was a piece of cake. Turns out she was right. Now I also had my tubes tied after the c-section so my recovery took a little more patience. I was up moving around SLOWLY the same day. Ask for help, don't try to do everything because you won't be able to do it. There is nothing to be worried about, the doctors and nurses will take care of you. I delivered at RACH at Ft. Sill, and the nurses didn't push meds on me, it was my choice depending on my discomfort. Best of luck and remember to take things slow and easy. Let everyone help you until you feel well enough(which may be 4-6 weeks).

Hey,How r u??
ME? Im a SM of 3...and all my boys (yes,I know) were born from C-sections....Here's the thing - TAKE YOUR Tyme!!!
i CANT stress that enough...and let the older children help as
much as possible...you are going to need it the first 6 weeks.
Umm, warm towles across the abdomen help alot. 2.Walk with a folded towel in front of you and well, its seem odd but helps, walking up steps backward...3.And , last not least -just be patient...and the reason I say this is because you just dont bounce back...takes a few weeks. I know...my last one was a duzzy-and im not trying to scare you either...btu he was BIGGG!
So, ive given all my helpful hints but im sure u r gonna figure out your own and GOOD LUCK on the new arrivals...Let know when they get here -email me....WIth love from 1 mummy to another,
Rain

Just relax. I think thats most important. Follow the doctors orders afterwards so recovery goes smootly. My first daughter a gained almost 75 lbs and recovery was awful. I won't go into details. But with my second daughter I only gained 25 lbs and was very fit and active during my pregnancy. Recovery from that one was a breeze. So I guess my other advice is to stay active as much as possible and stay in the ideal weight gain range. And don't worry, obviously it's not too horrible or i wouldnt be planning on having a few more kids knowing they will have to be c-section.

I understand your worries, I can't help you with the twin situation, but on both my children I had a c-section. The first one is always more painful, The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes, they give you a local anesthia(and the needle hurts) but just a few seconds, you're completely numb. The only thing you feel, is a tugging sensation on your stomach. Then recovery, you're pretty much out of it for a couple of hours. Then the pain starts in, It hurts (but they encourage you to get up and move around the next day. You will be sore for several days, but as you move around, the pain gets lesser. You can be sore up to several weeks, so it would be good, to get some help the first 2 weeks. They tell you not to drive. I hope this has been helpful, just remember, you will need to rest your body as much as possible(I know it will be hard)

Congratulations on the twins. I also have 1 yr old twins. All doctors tell you there is a chance of having a C-section with multiples. I didn't have to have a c-section with mine but I did have to deliver in an operating room just in case baby B flipped over. It really wasn't that bad. My girls were born at 30 weeks and were just fine. Don't worry about what the doctors say. Enjoy your pregnancy.

Hi A.,
I just had a baby boy by C-Section about 3 months ago. I went into labor thinking I was having him naturally. About 18 hours later, after he wouldn't come out, they told me I was going to have to have a C-Section. I had a nervous breakdown and was scared out of mind because, I had never been in the hospital for anything and now I had to have surgery all of a sudden!
When I got into the surgical room, the Dr.s and Nurses were unbelievably understanding, nice, patient, and overall wonderful! They started the process, and I didn't even know it. They were done and once again I had no idea they'd even taken my baby out until I heard him cry. I thought, wow, I wish I just would've done this all along. Pushing was terrible! So, there is nothing to be afraid of. It is still an amazing experience and much easier. One piece of advice though: tell them before hand that you'd like to see your babies right away and after they do the tests! Otherwise, they keep them for a long time. As for post- C-Section, it wasn't too bad at all. I did not bleed near as much as most mothers with natural births do. My incision was pretty sore for about 3 weeks, but I could still walk around the house and do things with caution. There are still times now when I feel sore there and they say it can last for up to a year, but nothing that is hindering me from doing all the things I did before (exercising, lifting, cooking, cleaning, etc...). I have no doubt that your experience will be great too! God Bless and let me know how it goes.

Check out this website. I have utilized it since 2003. It's wonderful and not only can you find the information you need, but also people who have either been through it or currently experiencing it. There is a pregnancy area and sub-areas like expecting multiples.

The website is www.fertilethoughts.com

Wow! I have had 2 C-sections and reading some advice I would be scared to death too! I have a 4 year old who was delivered C-section after me fighting it for 28 hours. I was scared of the C-section and did not want it. Now I feel like an idiot and wish I would have agreed as soon as my doctor suggested it. My daughter who is 2 years old was a scheduled C-section with full cooperation from me. It was check in the night before, get a great night sleep, roll in and have the baby in your arms within an hour in the morning! I was fully awake the whole time, I did NOT miss any of my children’s birth as some suggest. My husband was right there the entire time and got to cut the umbilical cord and all. No difference than a natural birth other than where the baby comes from. Do not let any one convince you anything different if you have to go this way. Obviously the ideal way would be to be able to skip the surgery but sometimes it s unavoidable. The worst part was not getting to eat anything for 2 days! lol
I did not gain any abnormal weight as some say they did with or after C-sections. I have the healthiest, most beautiful, intelligent babies I personally have ever seen ~smile~
I don’t think they even use staples any more, but I am not sure. I was glued, stitches on the inside and glue on the outside both times and it held just wonderful. The scar is very minimal and after only two years it is not noticeable unless you look close. I use Palmers Coco Butter on it and I think that helped it a lot.
Absolutely there is pain, it is a very invasive dramatic surgery, but not any more than Aleeve or such can handle. My doctor both times prescribed some pain pills, of which I used the first couple of days, (the car ride home was a MUST) They are NOT serious pain pills that make you weird or drowsy and do not effect the ability to breast feed your beautiful new baby. Then to just the over the counter ones. Of course first thing in the morning getting out of bed is normally the worst time too much being still will make it stiff and sore. I kept the Aleve and bottle of water near my bed so I could take them when I woke up and then I could slowly get out of bed in about a half hour.
Moving around and staying active is good advice. Just remember your limitations and follow them even if you think you feel ok. They are told to you for a reason, if you do too much you will cause scar tissue that will haunt you latter in life even if it doesn’t hurt at the moment.
On a daily basis sitting it does not ache, getting up and moving around that first few days are rough. After the first week or two it really does get so much better. You need someone with you the first week or two if you can as you can not really get up fast and grab the baby when they start crying. I stayed with my sister and she and my nieces took wonderful care of me along with my mom. I appreciate them and that so much. Do not be afraid to ask for and accept someone’s help.
Please do not be scared or upset if it comes to a C-section, it really is not all that bad. If it was women would not be doing it again, I for one do NOT thrive on pain and am NOT a masochist. If it was bad, trust me there would have never been a second for me.
I am rambling now but if you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I am not an expert but having two C-sections in the last 4 years does make me experienced at them. Good luck to you and just enjoy those babies! They grow up way too fast.

P.S: North Kansas City Hospitals delivery department, nurses and doctors ROCK!

I had an unplanned c-section and I was scared to death! But when it was done and over with - it really was not the terrible awful thing that had been portrayed to me. Although I did not labor all day or anything and then have to have one either so that could make the difference too. My son pretty much went into immediate distress after they started my labor so I think the farthest I got was like a 2 before the took me to OR. The experience in the OR was a little odd because I felt like I could "feel" stuff but it was very faint and more like pressure than anything. It all happened so fast - it was really strange, but when I woke up I felt okay. Obviously not GREAT - but no one expects to feel wonderful just after giving birth regardless of how it is done right?! I was up and walking 24 hours later and really felt semi normal in a week or so. I agree with some of the others though - a 75% chance seems awfully high and I have heard of lots of people naturally delivering twins. GOOD LUCK! = )

Hi A.,

I had twins 6 years ago I was high risk right from the beginning was told I would have a 80-90% chance of a C-section and I did end up having one due to I went into labor at 28 weeks it was safer for the babies. I only can remember the 2nd day after I had the C-section I was on pain meds the 1st day I just remeber the pain after the meds wore off was not to nice but with tylenol I made it when you do have to get up from bed make sure someone can help you up I found that to be easier then trying to get up and hurt like the devil. Just take it easy and let you body tell you when to slow down. What can I tell you about twins? Well its fun and a pain at times especially when they are little mine always wanted to eat at the same time and needed to be changed at the same time LOL but I was lucky I had lots of help from my husband and my mom. A handy thing I used was a notebook we wrote down the time they were feed changed and any medicine also. If you have any other questions just email me ____@____.com
D.

I have had 3 c-sections and would do it no other way. I was in labor with my first 22 hours and that was worse. I will say that standing after is a little painful but nothing like labor pains. The main thing is to get up and moving as soon as they will let you. Walk Walk Walk !!! Also use a pillow on your belly anytime you have to cough or sneeze.( Use it to put pressure on the cut before you cough or sneeze ) It helps!! Don't be afraid to take the pain meds. You wont need them but a couple of days. I had 1 emergency c-section and 2 I planed on. As for the twins I have twin god daughters I helped raise till they where 2. Main thing is to get them on the same rutine . Good Luck

First let me say that, in the US, EVERY woman has a more than 1 out of 4 chance of having a Cesarean - you're already beating the odds! Now, I gotta say that if you've had 4 vaginal deliveries, you don't seem like the kind of woman to just bow down to interventions, especially the ultimate intervention of C/S! If your doc is already scaring you with it - check out your options for other docs, get in touch with every doula you can find and hire the one who best suits your needs. Keep control of your pregnancy and your prenatal care. Educate yourself on your options. Reaching out for help is the first step. You're already doing it! Best of luck & let me know if you need help finding a doula.

Hi! My son was delievered C-Section in September. It was NOT planned. But he was stuck and after 16 hours of induced labor (he was 2 weeks late) my dr. said he was having "heart decelerations". I said, "Go get him" I am done. My incision is only 4 inches long, very small and directly above my hair line. I was freaking out the entire time they wheeled me in to the operating room. But after all said and done, I am so glad how it ended up. My recovery (like all c-sections) was a little longer than I wanted (I am a very motivated, independent individual and I am ALWAYS doing something) and I couldn't drive for 2 weeks. Although, I was up the NEXT day. Like many other women I took the pain meds at the hospital to take the edge off and at home opted not to use them. They made me soooo drowsy and sleepy that I never heard my son cry at night! And believe it or not....tylenol, advil, or aleeve worked just the same for me...w/out the cruddy side effects. I was able to eat solid foods that Sunday (I had him Friday night at 10:27pm) and dear lord did I want too. The only thing I didnt like was being incredibly thirsty right after the procedure. Mr nurses wheeled me back into our room afterward and I downed about 3 glasses of water.....then I got very sick... So, my advice is to NOT drink any water or much right after delivery. Oh, and I did get staples...and they were removed Monday when I left. I had to stay at the hospital for 2 1/2 days after delivery. Just don't over do it...let them all help you. (besides you are paying a ridiculous hospital bill!!) It wasn't bad, and acutally kinda nice being waited on hand and foot... :) I delivered at St. Lukes South, in KS. The staff there is the best I have ever seen or been around. Congrats by the way!!! :) Best wishes, and if you need any other adivce let me know!! J.

Hi A.,
I'm not sure if you're in the Bloomington/Normal area, but if so, BroMenn offers a great 1-night class on C-sections. I attended it when I was pregnant, & the teacher was really good. If you're not in this area, just check with your local hospital. I'm sure they probably offer a class on C-sections that would help to answer your questions.
Best of luck!
M.

I had a emergency c-section on Dec.21 and was home before lunch on Dec. 23. It was very scary as I planned on having baby naturally, but we made it through it and have a beautiful baby girl. I was put to sleep during my c-section as my epidural wasn't going to work fast enough, however my husband tells me that it is quick! I was a little sore afterwards, but was walking the hospital that same night. Feel free to message me if you want.

CONGRATULATIONS On your twins...how exciting but I can also imagine why you are a little freaked out. I have no experience with c-sections but I can offer a little advice on twins. i was a nanny for 12 years for 3 seperate sets of twins and now have twin nephews. I found it helped greatly keeping them on a schedule and also having both babies on the same schedule. Then you are more likely to have rest, ha ha.
ASK for help. I'm not that great at it, but one of my mothers never did and ended up being severly depressed.
Good luck with all you r precious cargo.

now here is something i know about. Almost 4 years ago i got pregant for the second time (i had a daughter who was 2 at the time)i started to show at 2 month not much but just enough for me to know that something was weird so at 4 month my husband and i got transfered to maryland (he's in the navy)before we left my midwife told me to tell doc that i need to have an ultasound so i did my doc told me that everything was normal for second pregancy i was huge at the time so when i went in for my ultasound at 28 weeks i still thought i was having one. We go to the ultasound and the tech said baby a looks good and baby b looks good we look at her and ask b is that another part of the baby she then tells us we are having twins my hubby freaked but i just laughed i kinda expected since twins run in my family. the delivery went well i was in the or just in case of c section they always advise you that that is possable but in my case i didn't have to have one.have had friends that have had one and they said it was painful after and you will have a small scar. as far as raising twins it is fun but can be stressful at times but the rewards are endless just make sure you have a good support that is important. I have two wonderful boys thank goodness they are fratual that way i can tell them apart. the second born may get sick easier it is the curse of the second twin or so my grandma tells me ( she is a second born twin)but the twins will learn from each other potty training was fun but once again once one learned the other caught on pretty quick if you have any more question you can email me at ____@____.com or call ###-###-#### B.

it's perfectly natural to be freaked out by the news of a c-section but don't be worried! I've had two so I know what they're like. It really isn't so bad at all I mean all you have to do is lay there while the doctor delivers your babies. You feel absolutely nothing except for a little bit of pressure and that doesn't hurt at all. Afterwards there are lots of pain alternatives that you can have. I personally kept my epidural in for 2 days and i also got perciset and motrin for any excess pain that i had. Moving at first is a little difficult but if you just take it easy and rest alot while you have those 4 days in the hospital you should be just fine. One thing I learned too especially when I got home LET OTHERS HELP YOU!!! You're going to be out of commission for a while after you get home so if anyone offers to help with anything take it. After about 2 weeks you'll be able to do everything you normally do except drive but that's not so bad. Good luck and congrats on the babies!

I don't have any twins, so I can't help there, but I did have both of my children by scheduled c-section. I really wish I could have had them naturally, but they would not fit through the birth canal. My c-sections, however, were a breeze. I was very nervous going in both times, but it was really a wonderful experience. My recovery was easier than my sister-in-law's who had a natural birth 6 months after I had my first. While I wish I could have had the experience of natural childbirth, I truly don't believe that c-sections are necessarily any more dangerous or difficult. Good luck!

Hi, I am a mother of 3 girls and all were c-section. I had my first one that way because she was breech. And thereafter was choice. But I found out I had to have c-section and was very scared, because I had heard so many bad things. Well when I had it done, I did not even have to take pain medication except maybe a Tylenol the day of. I was also up and walking the same day it was done. It was so easy that I chose to have my other two the same way. Some people that I know that have had c-section talk like it is aweful, but my personal experience was great! I guess it all depends on health and your body, everyone's different. Hope it eases your mind.

I had two c-sections. The worst part of the whole surgery is the epidural. You will feel a sharp sudden pain that you are told not to move when you feel this. This is worst part of it. During the surgery you will feel a little pressure. Recovering is difficult. It takes six weeks to recover. Probably around 4 weeks you will start to feel better. The first week is the worst. I needed a chair placed in front of the toilet just to hold on to to sit and to lift myself up. You will need help while recovering.

I had my son c-section after 15 hours of trying naturally even after the doctor had stated I would most likely need a c-section it was really easy I would have preferred it from the start. The only thing i can really tell you is that with me it was uncomfortable afterwards with walking and getting around but it also made my healing alot faster because i didnt wait to start walking. at least 2 days after leaving the hospital I was up and about so i would recommend walking as often as you can not too much but just getting up for a little bit i know it helped me.

I had an unplanned C-section with my son. The best advice I can give you is get up and walk around as soon as you get the okay from your doctor. Just go slow and don't over do it.

When trying to sit-up go slow and use the hospital bed bars to help pull you up.

A pillow over you stomach with gentle pressure helps if you need to cough.

I personally choose not to take the all the pain medication they offered me, I just stuck to regular advil. The nurses at the hospital I delivered at seemed drug pushy. I think just taking the advil took the edge off but I was able to feel when my body needed a break.

Good Luck!!

You will do fine. I am the product of twins. One thing I remember my Mom saying is we were fairly easy since we intertained each other. So there is something to look forward to. Anymore dr's jump at C-sections too much if u ask me. I think the rate id domething like 30% of births are delivered C-section.I had a c-section with my daughter since she was breech. I was worried cause my sis-in-law didn't get out of bed for like 2 weeks. I went on Thursday for a pre-op visit, they took blood did vitals signs and the anastesiologist explained the proceedure. Fri I has to be there 2 hours before surgery, They put in an IV. After the spinal they put in a catheter. Dr started cutting and in 5 minutes I heard my baby crying! Later that night the IV and cath was remevied and I got up and walk to the bathroom. By the next day I was a little sore but it wasn't unbarable. I took 800mg Ibprofen every 6 hours and I had percocet for pain if I needed it but I only took it the first two night because my uterus contracting hurt. Things to remember. I was lucky, my dr glued my incision insted of stapling oir stiching the outter layer of skin. I think tha made a big difference in my recovery. Maybe it is something you can ask you DR. Get up out of bed and walk as much as possible so you don't get stiff and sore. And STAND up straight while walking. You will instictively lean over, don't this will keep you muscles streched out. I couldn't sleep on my side without a pillow between my legs for about a week or so b/c it felt like it was pulling a the surgical site. Not too painful but uncomfortable. I didn't need the pain pills the dr gave me after I got home. So good luck and holler if you have any questions.

I have had 4 C~Sections and all went fine. As long as you don't get too worked up over it and you put your trust in your doctor's everything should go smooth. I will tell you that after this last one it has been very hard to lose the weight. My daughter is 9 month's now and I have not lost much, only 20 pound's. Just try to think more on doing everything your doctor tells you and stay as active as possible. If you can exercise it will help with the healing process afterward's. Just think how lucky you are to have twin's. It will be alot of work but very rewarding also. I wish you the best of luck. Write me back if you would like further details, although it is best to not worry about it too much.

HI, IM A MOTHER OF FOUR KIDS, TWIN GIRLS 22, TWO BOYS, 19 & 18. I WAS 15 WHEN I HAD MY GIRLS, I DID FREAK OUT AT FIRST, I WAS A KID MYSELF, I HAD ALL MY KIDS C-SECTION, IT IS HARDER TO HEAL FROM IT, BUT THE BABYS ARE NOT ALL BRUSED UP, WELL ANYWAY, IT WILL BE OK, IF I CAN HELP AT ALL. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH,,,,,,, L. P

First off, congratulations! I have twin boys who are now two years old! I know just how you are feeling. My daughter was such an easy pregnancy and birth, and the idea of carrying two babies and having c-section scared me to death! The best you can do for you and your little babies is to rest as much as possible. Also, always think positive! I was determined that my babies were going to be born full term and going to come home with me once they were born. They were born at 37 weeks and both were bigger than my daughter at full term!! I got some books on having twins and that helped. You will being going to the doctor alot more than you did with your singleton births. And will have lots of ultrasounds. The only reason I had to have a c-section was because the lower baby, closest to the birth canal, was transverse, laying sideways. I had no complications with the surgery. I think it helped that I got out of bed as soon as they would let me, the longer you wait to move the harder it will be and it will hurt more. Good Luck, and feel free to email me about any questions you have.