C section or natural birth?

[Xeyn]

Hi! I am 44 and it is My first pregnancy- currently 29+3 days pregnant- and having a difficult time moving-sleeping- breathing. My doc said we can wait until week 39 for natural birth and if it does not happen we can schedule a c section. I have read that first pregnancy and older moms deliver later and since I am having such a difficult time - any suggestions for delivering earlier (ie 37 weeks as it is considered full term) by c section!?? Is it worth the wait? Txs

[skorpionlady77]

Go with what YOU feel most comfortable with. There are risks with both natural births and c-section. The healing time with a c-section is longer, but sometimes that option is better and sometimes necessary. It is a matter of personal choice and necessity. If you decide to go natural, cool beans. However, If you decide on a c-section, don't let anyone demean YOUR choice. One choice will not make you any more or any less of a good mother than the other. I wish you the best in journey to motherhood. ❤

[no3ontheway]

My advise is listen to your medical team and your body. I know and understand that many women like to say that our bodies were meant for child birth...mine was not.  I am grateful that c-sections are an option or I would have died.  A few week ago we took our hospital tour and a nurse shared a story with my husband and I that earlier that day a mom came in and was very firm on not having a section. After three hours of pushing and the doctor and nurses trying to convince her a section is best she finally changed her mind. The woman was 39 weeks along and unfortunately the trauma and stress she caused to her baby and body the baby did not survive.  Many women do it naturally every day and are just fine. Just be open to whatever is best for the baby according to the person you chose to walk through this pregnancy with...your ob. Good luck!!!

[2015Harmony]

Natural is best if u can. My 1st born (at 29) was an emergency csection then I've  been high risk my last 2 pregnancies (34yrs & 36) so I had Cs also. An emergency C is much harder to recover from & is much more terrifying then a scheduled C. I haven't had any real complications fr any of my Cs but it is serious abdominal surgery. But U need to do what is best for U & baby. It doesn't matter how U give birth as long as a healthy baby & mom go home safely.

[finallyanours]

I was just told my a specialist that not all babies lungs are fully developed before 39 weeks.  We discussed delivering at 38 weeks and he said he would do an amnio first go check lung development.  I refuse to have an amnio just for that so we will be waiting until 39 weeks.  I have had 3 c-sections and this one will be as well. Good luck.

[Nolegirl1]

I would go natural if you can. I had to have an emergency c-section for my first, so I am scheduled again for another (41 years old) and I didn't have any problems. However, I would go natural if I could. Let your body do its thing. Good luck:)

[Xeyn]

Thank you all- I have searched the net but işime articles say natural birth not recommened at My age as it is harder dor the cervix to dilate etc... Deep down ı want natural birth but I am also scared of complications if it takes long etc etc

[Robynnfrick]

I am currently 41 years old and 29 weeks pregnant with #4. I have had all vaginal births and plan to do the same with our last. My 3 sister were all c section delivers. I watched them go thru the pain and after problems. Going naturally is much better for baby's health and your own. Do your research.  Better bladder helath, no interventions to cause health issues later and etc. I wish you the most blessed delivery

[Dragonwings]

Everybody body is different. Pregnancy can be miserable at times and wonderful at other times. I'm 37 and I almost had to have a c-section and was very upset when it was suggested. I had to be induced at 39 weeks because of high blood pressure. My baby girl was being stubborn and won't move down into my birth cannal. Finally after a wonderful nurse tired some tricks, she move down and I was able to deliver vaginally. I won't have had it any other way. It's up to you and your Dr weather or not you want a c-section. Remember pregnancy is only for a short time. The misery will be worth it in the end. Best of Luck!

[Xeyn]

txs and no reason to feel discouraged - I have been told many times that it was impossible for me to get pregnant- but it happened naturally - yes unfortunately being pregnant at this age brings a lot of anxiety and worries with it but thanks God we have passed all the obstacles so far ...

[showty]

Natural is best if you can.

[Ticarra]

I would go natural u will heal faster.. If it's safe for the baby

[ReneaL]

Congrats on your pregnancy. I have reading some of the post and couldn't believe how many women my age and some older are actually expecting. I have always been told, and even just last week, that I can't get pregnant at my age (41) and if so chances are extremely high of baby having down syndrome or worse. I have been terrified and discouraged beyond measure. I am so excited to see the women in this community expecting and the POSITIVE support they are receiving, that it brings tears to my eyes. I myself may be showing positive signs of expecting but not sure yet, either way your post has made me more excited to find out!  I wish you the best of luck and joy for you and your family!