second Cesarean Birth how long does that  take to heal ?She wants go on a 12 hour drive with her new baby,  when it turns 6 weeks. Can she do that ? thanks
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i had one also dr said i couldn't go back to work for 6 weeks i felt like doing it in 4 i went back in 5 weeks i also swam in the ocean so i think it healed faster cause of of the salt water
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Yes. In a car wreck and at that time our daughter was 18 months old. My self and daughter survived . lost wife and mother 2 hours later. We visted cementary and we talked but 18 months old only wants mama. Long story made short, remember her, keep her memories alive, and get on with your life. That s what your wife would want for you. I was lucky both my wifes knew each other, went to school together and my present wife adopted my daughter. My daughter now has a 15 year old son. I hope this helps. Just remember she would want you to go forward with your life.
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It depends on your age, how long ago was your baby born and the type of exercises you do for your tummy.?  It could take months to get your tummy back into shape but honestly, it will never be the same as it was before having "surgery" and giving birth.  I have had three children (the first and third were C's because they were breach) and after the second C, my tummy has not been the same.  I am 14 months down the road and it is much better but not the same.
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When my 2year old twins died from a car accident comeing from the doctor office .They only had a simple cold and we went to the ice cream palor.Then on the way home a drunk driver came rushing by me and pushed me off the road and i hit a wall and was knocked out.When i awoke in the hospital they told me i had 3 crack ribs and a broken anckle.I ask to see my kids they said they were sorry they didnt make it i wished at that time somone would of shot me.the doctor told me that i was also pregnat and i need to have a dnc done because my unborn baby was also dead from internal bleeding.I am still haveing problems but with Gods help ill make it.It will be 8 years in 2 months.thats my story ,thanks for asking.
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yeh not much u can really say to her loosing a baby is really hard, just be there for her and comfort her pretty much. maybe after the surgery when she's better take her out to a day spa or something to relax and have fun.
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So even if you can start, which you should be able to.   Not sure how it effects breast feeding.  Nothing will be effective by then.  Any way, how long is it that you are supposed to wait after you have a baby before  you have sex.   I thought it was at least 10-12 weeks.  Listen to your body.  Arn't you still a little sore.  Might be a good time just to snuggle or something.   Let you body heal.  It usually takes a full cycle  before b.c. takes effect.
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I had a c-section about 4 months ago. The only thing i have noticed is that about 2 in below my scar is numb! Also I have a few day where my scar is sore. But not painful.\n\nI have had a vaginal birth and a c-section and I would say if it is at all possible have a vaginal birth its an experience I would never have wanted to miss out on!\n\nThe only reason I had a c-section with my second is because I was paralyzed from the waist down on my left side for about 6 months and the slowly started regaining use. Doc was afraid that since my femeral nerve was already damaged that if i was paralzed again I may have never gained reuse! However my c-section was an awesome experience too!!!
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I have had a c-section and was not out at the time, I was a little paniced at the time but I was perfectly fine once it started.  \n\nI think you can ask the doctor to put you out, tell him how you think you will might freak out during it and he might do it for you. \n\nI hope you dont, its a really nice thing to see your baby when it is first born.\n\nYou might try asking him for a seditive to help calm you before he does anything.  It shouldn't hurt the baby at all.\n\nDont worry, when you have the C-section you WILL NOT be able to feel a thing.  You will feel a little presser but NO pain.
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I have one baby. On my due date I was measured at 3 cm dialated. 4 days later, my water broke (on its own) and I started having contractions 8 minutes apart. An hour later they were 5 minutes apart, and an hour later they were 4 minutes apart. Then the midwife said to come in, and I had my son 6 hrs and 20 min after my water broke. I had him at a free-standing birth center, so I had no drugs or anything to alter my labor.
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I don't know how easy this will be for you, but swimming is how I toned up after both of my babies!  I had c-sections with both, so I have a lot of muscle damage.  But it worked very well for me.  I hope it helps you too.
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I had my son naturally. It feel like nothing else you could imagine. And yes it hurts alot. Try to go to the bathroom as much as possible before you start to push. Also the body is an amazing thing. When you start to go into labor your body will naturally try to 'clean itself out' so that there is more room for the baby to come down the birth canal. Its quite miraculous actually. Don't worry, you wont be thinking about that when the time comes! The worst part for me was getting sewn back up after my epesiotomy. That really hurt!! Take as many birthing classes as you can and get the book What to Expect When Youre Expecting. Its the best thing you can do for yourself. Also exercising throughout pregnancy will really keep you in shape for labor.
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I've had 2 c-sections, so I know what you mean. Pilates is the best for that. Not kidding it works miracles. I can feel like it's not doing much while your doing it, but the next day you'll be sore!!\nDon't be intimidated after a couple times of doing it gets easier to do it right. I've used the at home videos and classed at the gym. Just 2-3 times a week will do wonders. \nI wish you the best, I know where you are coming from
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I've never been pregnant but I would figure you are pretty much bang on with what you said.  I mean, you hear all of these stories about post partum depression and they can't be all fake so, it would make sense that her hormones are still a mess.  She's been pregnant for 9 months and her body probably hasn't had a chance to flush those hormones out yet.  I'm sure if he gives her some time, she'll accept.
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When my son was born he became severely ill. He was taken to children's for surgery. I had just miscarried before I got pregnant with him and he was kind of my last hope. We felt awful when he didn't recover right away like they said he would. He lost a lot of weight before he started to come around, and we were there, in the hospital, for about a week and a half. Our biggest inspiration was the other parents we saw and talked too. Some had been there months waiting on transplants that probably wouldn't come. Some knew they would never take their children home, and some helped their children plan their own funerals. What was a week and a half to all that. The point is there is always someone worse off then you. You have your life and you should enjoy it. You never know when your time is up, so you better live now.
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YOu have good insurance :) The best thing to do is really contact them. IN MY OPINION, I don't see why not. If she was already covered when the pregnancy occurred and if her care of the pregnancy is covered, then her delivery should be too. \n\nGive them a call and see what they say, I wish I had a better answer for you:(
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It's easy & ralatively painless. I had mine less than 24 hours after having my 2nd child. Just make sure that when they cut the tube, they take part of it out. That way there is no way it can grow back together, which I've heard has actually happened a few times. Good luck!
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Honestly, I had 2 kids and I waited about 2 weeeks after my second cause my husband wanted to rush it (you know men).  But If it hurts, let him know and wait another few days or a week and try again.  They say not to use your vagina for 4 weeks though, but what happens when you are not ready then?  Do it when you think you are comfortable.  At least wait 2 weeks though!!