planned c-cestions (preg. Ment)

[Guest guest]

Hello Ladies,

I am presently 35 weeks pregnant with a BU. My doctor has told me

that we will need to schedule a c-section as the baby is traverse. I

have two questions..the first is what is the actual number of weeks

when a baby is no longer considered pre-term and does any one have

experience with the traverse position in a BU. I am finding it very

uncomfortable. At times it feels like he is going to pop out of my

skin on both sides. You can actually see the bulge way over on my

right side where his feet are. Should I just choke this up to one of

the many discomforts of pregnancy or should I be concerned that he

has outgrown his living quarters? Any feedback would be greatly

appreciated.

Eleanor

[Guest guest]

> Hello Ladies,

> I am presently 35 weeks pregnant with a BU. My doctor has told me

> that we will need to schedule a c-section as the baby is traverse.

I

> have two questions..the first is what is the actual number of weeks

> when a baby is no longer considered pre-term

Hi Eleanor,

Thirty-seven weeks. That's when my son was delivered by planned

section. Some authorities say 36 weeks, but that's probably pushing

it.

> and does any one have

> experience with the traverse position in a BU. I am finding it very

> uncomfortable. At times it feels like he is going to pop out of my

> skin on both sides. You can actually see the bulge way over on my

> right side where his feet are. Should I just choke this up to one

of

> the many discomforts of pregnancy or should I be concerned that he

> has outgrown his living quarters?

I have a partially repaired SU with a thick chunk of septum at the

top and even a section of septum in the lower uterine segment. I was

so stressed out about that when the OB said my DS was lying

in " transverse oblique " fashion in the last few weeks of my

pregnancy. I think the first time he went transverse was around 32

weeks. I don't remember that it was any more uncomfortable than

vertex lie, but I was really worried about crowding and possibly

rupture (I had a surgical perforation once). But the amazing thing

was that he flipped back and forth several times at 36 weeks, so he

did have room enough for version.

The big worry was that my waters would break while DS was

transverse. Without the head or butt lodged above the cervix, and if

the baby is positioned back up, belly down, there is a risk of cord

prolapse--and that is a true emergency. It can pinch off circulation

through the cord, causing the baby to die from lack of oxygen. This

is also a RARE, RARE occurrence, so don't flip out :-) If your water

should break, however, and you feel something in the vagina,

especially if it is pulsating, there are important things for you to

do. First, call 911. And immediately assume a prone position, with

your chest to the floor or bed, and your bottom high in the air.

This takes pressure off the cord. The paramedics will give you

oxygen and transport you with all possible speed in this position.

Beth

SU, resected x 2

[Guest guest]

> Hello Ladies,

> I am presently 35 weeks pregnant with a BU. My doctor has told me

> that we will need to schedule a c-section as the baby is traverse.

I

> have two questions..the first is what is the actual number of weeks

> when a baby is no longer considered pre-term

Hi Eleanor,

Thirty-seven weeks. That's when my son was delivered by planned

section. Some authorities say 36 weeks, but that's probably pushing

it.

> and does any one have

> experience with the traverse position in a BU. I am finding it very

> uncomfortable. At times it feels like he is going to pop out of my

> skin on both sides. You can actually see the bulge way over on my

> right side where his feet are. Should I just choke this up to one

of

> the many discomforts of pregnancy or should I be concerned that he

> has outgrown his living quarters?

I have a partially repaired SU with a thick chunk of septum at the

top and even a section of septum in the lower uterine segment. I was

so stressed out about that when the OB said my DS was lying

in " transverse oblique " fashion in the last few weeks of my

pregnancy. I think the first time he went transverse was around 32

weeks. I don't remember that it was any more uncomfortable than

vertex lie, but I was really worried about crowding and possibly

rupture (I had a surgical perforation once). But the amazing thing

was that he flipped back and forth several times at 36 weeks, so he

did have room enough for version.

The big worry was that my waters would break while DS was

transverse. Without the head or butt lodged above the cervix, and if

the baby is positioned back up, belly down, there is a risk of cord

prolapse--and that is a true emergency. It can pinch off circulation

through the cord, causing the baby to die from lack of oxygen. This

is also a RARE, RARE occurrence, so don't flip out :-) If your water

should break, however, and you feel something in the vagina,

especially if it is pulsating, there are important things for you to

do. First, call 911. And immediately assume a prone position, with

your chest to the floor or bed, and your bottom high in the air.

This takes pressure off the cord. The paramedics will give you

oxygen and transport you with all possible speed in this position.

Beth

SU, resected x 2

[Guest guest]

> Hello Ladies,

> I am presently 35 weeks pregnant with a BU. My doctor has told me

> that we will need to schedule a c-section as the baby is traverse.

I

> have two questions..the first is what is the actual number of weeks

> when a baby is no longer considered pre-term

Hi Eleanor,

Thirty-seven weeks. That's when my son was delivered by planned

section. Some authorities say 36 weeks, but that's probably pushing

it.

> and does any one have

> experience with the traverse position in a BU. I am finding it very

> uncomfortable. At times it feels like he is going to pop out of my

> skin on both sides. You can actually see the bulge way over on my

> right side where his feet are. Should I just choke this up to one

of

> the many discomforts of pregnancy or should I be concerned that he

> has outgrown his living quarters?

I have a partially repaired SU with a thick chunk of septum at the

top and even a section of septum in the lower uterine segment. I was

so stressed out about that when the OB said my DS was lying

in " transverse oblique " fashion in the last few weeks of my

pregnancy. I think the first time he went transverse was around 32

weeks. I don't remember that it was any more uncomfortable than

vertex lie, but I was really worried about crowding and possibly

rupture (I had a surgical perforation once). But the amazing thing

was that he flipped back and forth several times at 36 weeks, so he

did have room enough for version.

The big worry was that my waters would break while DS was

transverse. Without the head or butt lodged above the cervix, and if

the baby is positioned back up, belly down, there is a risk of cord

prolapse--and that is a true emergency. It can pinch off circulation

through the cord, causing the baby to die from lack of oxygen. This

is also a RARE, RARE occurrence, so don't flip out :-) If your water

should break, however, and you feel something in the vagina,

especially if it is pulsating, there are important things for you to

do. First, call 911. And immediately assume a prone position, with

your chest to the floor or bed, and your bottom high in the air.

This takes pressure off the cord. The paramedics will give you

oxygen and transport you with all possible speed in this position.

Beth

SU, resected x 2

[Guest guest]

Thanks Beth,

My baby has been in the same position throughout the pregnancy, bottom down,

feet pushing out to the right and head butting me on the left, so I am not too

worried about a prolapsed ambilical cord...was the planned c-section really

painful. I have been reading about it and sounds awful? How long before you

could walk around?

Eleanor

>

> Date: 2003/12/27 Sat PM 06:24:03 GMT

> To: MullerianAnomalies

> Subject: Re: planned c-cestions (preg. Ment)

>

>

[Guest guest]

---Hi Eleanor---

wow---you are almost there!!!!! good for you!!! My DS was born 36w6d

and they did not consider him " preterm " --but I think 37 weeks is

officially term.- ---- as for the c-sect---- I had ds vag--but I have

lots of friends that have had c-sect, both planned and unplanned---

two friends had their 2nd children w/planned c as well, given the

option to go vag.....they all recovered quickly and had no

complications---they sadi it was noce to " know " when the baby was

coming....'

good luck---looking forward to hearing your news!

J/ Bu

[Guest guest]

---Hi Eleanor---

wow---you are almost there!!!!! good for you!!! My DS was born 36w6d

and they did not consider him " preterm " --but I think 37 weeks is

officially term.- ---- as for the c-sect---- I had ds vag--but I have

lots of friends that have had c-sect, both planned and unplanned---

two friends had their 2nd children w/planned c as well, given the

option to go vag.....they all recovered quickly and had no

complications---they sadi it was noce to " know " when the baby was

coming....'

good luck---looking forward to hearing your news!

J/ Bu

[Guest guest]

---Hi Eleanor---

wow---you are almost there!!!!! good for you!!! My DS was born 36w6d

and they did not consider him " preterm " --but I think 37 weeks is

officially term.- ---- as for the c-sect---- I had ds vag--but I have

lots of friends that have had c-sect, both planned and unplanned---

two friends had their 2nd children w/planned c as well, given the

option to go vag.....they all recovered quickly and had no

complications---they sadi it was noce to " know " when the baby was

coming....'

good luck---looking forward to hearing your news!

J/ Bu

[Guest guest]

Eleanor,

You have a " sister " in waiting here! I am at 37w2d and my baby is

transverse also. They told me that if the baby hasn't moved and I

haven't gone into labor by week 39, then they'd do a c-section. I'm

nervous about waiting so long, but the OB said that it's not a big

deal if I go into labor, just go into the hospital right away and

once they verify that the baby's still transverse they'll plan a c-

section ASAP. I've been told that while 37 weeks is

technically " term " , functionally 36 weeks is just as good.

Did they say you were a candidate for a Version? I was told that I

am not because there's no where else for the baby to be (I have the

added complication of fibroids in the way).

I have the discomforts of the odd position too, but I think I may be

better off because the feet on on the left side. So, most of the

kicks are into my belly and ribcage. The punching of my liver and

whatever is on the right side doesn't seem as powerful as those

kicks. It's weird to see the lumps on each side, isn't it? It's

making me carry kind of " wide " not high or low. I don't know if

we're experiencing anything that different from other pregnancies at

this stage. If you are concerned about that I would talk to the OB

and see if they think the position carries any additional risk beyond

the delivery complications.

I wish you the best of luck---keep us posted!

34

37w2d, First Pregnancy

BU (with septum) and Fibroids

Emergency Cerclage at 19 weeks (gets removed tomorrow!)

9+ weeks of Terbutaline Sulfate after PTL (stops tomorrow!)

[Guest guest]

Eleanor,

You have a " sister " in waiting here! I am at 37w2d and my baby is

transverse also. They told me that if the baby hasn't moved and I

haven't gone into labor by week 39, then they'd do a c-section. I'm

nervous about waiting so long, but the OB said that it's not a big

deal if I go into labor, just go into the hospital right away and

once they verify that the baby's still transverse they'll plan a c-

section ASAP. I've been told that while 37 weeks is

technically " term " , functionally 36 weeks is just as good.

Did they say you were a candidate for a Version? I was told that I

am not because there's no where else for the baby to be (I have the

added complication of fibroids in the way).

I have the discomforts of the odd position too, but I think I may be

better off because the feet on on the left side. So, most of the

kicks are into my belly and ribcage. The punching of my liver and

whatever is on the right side doesn't seem as powerful as those

kicks. It's weird to see the lumps on each side, isn't it? It's

making me carry kind of " wide " not high or low. I don't know if

we're experiencing anything that different from other pregnancies at

this stage. If you are concerned about that I would talk to the OB

and see if they think the position carries any additional risk beyond

the delivery complications.

I wish you the best of luck---keep us posted!

34

37w2d, First Pregnancy

BU (with septum) and Fibroids

Emergency Cerclage at 19 weeks (gets removed tomorrow!)

9+ weeks of Terbutaline Sulfate after PTL (stops tomorrow!)

[Guest guest]

Eleanor,

You have a " sister " in waiting here! I am at 37w2d and my baby is

transverse also. They told me that if the baby hasn't moved and I

haven't gone into labor by week 39, then they'd do a c-section. I'm

nervous about waiting so long, but the OB said that it's not a big

deal if I go into labor, just go into the hospital right away and

once they verify that the baby's still transverse they'll plan a c-

section ASAP. I've been told that while 37 weeks is

technically " term " , functionally 36 weeks is just as good.

Did they say you were a candidate for a Version? I was told that I

am not because there's no where else for the baby to be (I have the

added complication of fibroids in the way).

I have the discomforts of the odd position too, but I think I may be

better off because the feet on on the left side. So, most of the

kicks are into my belly and ribcage. The punching of my liver and

whatever is on the right side doesn't seem as powerful as those

kicks. It's weird to see the lumps on each side, isn't it? It's

making me carry kind of " wide " not high or low. I don't know if

we're experiencing anything that different from other pregnancies at

this stage. If you are concerned about that I would talk to the OB

and see if they think the position carries any additional risk beyond

the delivery complications.

I wish you the best of luck---keep us posted!

34

37w2d, First Pregnancy

BU (with septum) and Fibroids

Emergency Cerclage at 19 weeks (gets removed tomorrow!)

9+ weeks of Terbutaline Sulfate after PTL (stops tomorrow!)

[Guest guest]

,

What is version? Is that where they try to manipulate the baby into a head down

position? If so my peri told me I was not a candidate because of the shape of my

uterus. That is interesting that your doctor is taking a wait and see approach

about the baby turning. It must be the difference between BU and SU. My doctor

at 28 weeks was pretty pessimistic about the baby turning. At my next

appointment (which was supposed to be a week ago) she wants to pick the date for

the c-section. She also said that if the baby hadn't turned, she wanted to make

sure we did a c-section before I went into labor to prevent further

complications. Apparently there is a greater risk for infection if labor has

started. Please keep me posted and congratulations!!!!

Eleanor

BU

35wks preg

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> Date: 2003/12/28 Sun PM 02:25:56 GMT

> To: MullerianAnomalies

> Subject: Re: planned c-cestions (preg. Ment)

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