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07.04.08, 16:43 PM General Topics
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Emergency C-section, dr gave dispolving stiches instead of metal staples. Anyone familiar with the pro/cons of both? My wound is still oozing after 2 weeks. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 04:43 PM Flag
 

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you had a c-section under general anesthesia? because that's the definition of emergency c-section. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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^^oh, and, dissolving stitches are better, but your wound should NOT be oozing after 2 weeks. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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thanks for your help with the question! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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no, c-sections can be done on an emergent basis if an epidural/spinal has already been placed. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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an UNPLANNED c-section, yes. An EMERGENCY c-section is one done under general. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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you are splitting hairs. i have scrubbed into c-sections for things like ruptured uterus that were done under regional. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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^^^and who really cares what she calls it unless youre an insurance company [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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because it makes women think that "emergency c-sections" lie around every corner. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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I had a ruptured uturus - emergency c-section - and i was not given general... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.05.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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people toss the phrase "emergency c-section" around like confetti, I've noticed. Anyone basically who didn't schedule their section ahead of time thinks they had an emergency one. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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i was running a fever and baby's heartbeat was accelerating [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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okay, so, not an emergency c-section. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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NP: STFU, what is wrong with you? Are you that insecure you need to show everyone you know what an Emergency C-section is? And argue it, that has nothing to do with the post, if you're such a know it all, then answer the poster's question and stop being such pompous ass. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I did answer her question. And it matters--every woman who calls her c-section an "emergency" makes birth seem that much more traumatic and terrifying to every pg woman who reads it. Why the hell not just be accurate?? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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np: what came out of this post was not a feeling that birth was terrifying... [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.05.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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So what, let them think that, what's it to you? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.04.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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If it's still oozing after 2 weeks there's a problem. It has nothing to do with whether you had stitches or staples. Call your doctor! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.05.08, 05:24 AM Flag
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