Is Elective Cesarean Section As Safe As Vaginal Birth?

Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016

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Mon, 19 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi doctor I have a scheduled c section next year sometime InshaaAllah. I am really scared of needles and I'm so scared of the spinal block of the pain? Is the pain horrible?

I literally don't sleep at night thinking of the pain I'm so so so scared

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Donot worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You have not to worry at all,spinal block is very safe and having no problem,pain of needle is very very less just like bite of mosquito.So be relax and take proper sleep InshaaALLah every thing will be alright.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (21 minutes later)

Is it true if you move while putting in the injection u can get paralysed? I'm not stable at all and i am so so scared I literally sit on google all day reading reviews

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No. It usually does not cause any problem.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
If you move slightly while inserting the needle then it usually does not cause any harmful effect. The prick is so small that it heals on its own. Reading all the misconceptions on google will keep you anxious and stressful which is not good for your baby. Do relax and let your doctor decide the best course for you.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 days later)

Hi doctor I wanted to ask I'm feeling really tired past days and do u think I would need to increase my thyroid dose. I'm taking 25mg at the moment. Il go for a blood test. Last time I did a test was end of October. Do I need another test?
Also, today Iv felt a few kicks but not much today like it is normally? Is that something to worry about? I'm 25 weeks and 3 days. I have underactive thyroid.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Do not alter dose without a test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It is not advisable to alter the thyroid dose without an actual blood test. Do get a blood test done to see the levels. Mild variation in baby's movement is normal. You can count the kicks after a meal.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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