21 Apr 2011 4 Comments
Mentally Preparing for a C-Section
I was diagnosed with placenta previa at 19 weeks and I had another ultrasound at 25 weeks and the placenta hadn’t moved. The ultrasound tech said that though it would unlikely move, she’s seen it happen at the last minute so there’s still hope. We’re going to do a repeat scan around 29 weeks to see if my placenta is migrating upward or staying in the same position. If it hasn’t moved, then we will scan again around 33 and 35 weeks and then schedule a c-section if it stays the same.
There’s nothing I can do to make the placenta move upwards other than pray and hope it does. I never wanted to have a c-section but as long as our baby is healthy – that is all that matters. Thus, I have been preparing and educating myself for a c-section. I am now slowly tossing the notion that I’m going to have another ideal meds-free, vaginal birth experience like I had with Jordan and what’s been helping me emotionally is the thought that each child’s arrival is unique and deeply meaningful in every different ways.
Regardless of how I’m going to deliver, I’m trying and learning to put my mind and body in a calmer state because I know that calmness and confidence can be powerful tools during labor, delivery and speedy recovery.
Apr 26, 2011 @ 20:16:30
i feel so guilty about being on medications galore with this pregnancy. i don’t know how you did a meds-free L&D!
Apr 27, 2011 @ 10:54:29
You shouldn’t becaue you’re doing it to keep your baby safe & healthy! Yeah, other than the common aches and pains of pregnancy, my L&D with Jordan was a breeze. I worked until the day I went into labor that’s why I was so disappointed when I was diagnosed with placenta previa this time around.
Eventhough we’re having these little pregnancy issues, I still feel blessed because I know that we’re both going to have healthy babies! :)
Apr 22, 2011 @ 04:53:47
I’m sorry you aren’t going to be able to have a natural birth, but you are right as long as that baby is healthy nothing else matters. I’m crossing my fingers for you. Maybe your placenta will move!!
Apr 22, 2011 @ 07:51:10
Thanks Cerise! :)