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My dr wants me to schedule a c-section probably because i am gaining more weight than they wanted me to or afraid of complications and insisted their past patients had faster recovery time than their first experience. I want to avoid having a c-section so ...

I am so nervous and scared i have never had a c-section... first boy and first c-section i am going in 2-10-15 its so close but yet so far lol... CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ADVICE OR PUT MY MIND AT EASE THAT HAS HAD A C- SECTION? THANKS

I have scheduled a c-section for next Wednesday due to my baby being breech. I am curious the recovery time people have experienced after their surgery.

I have had 2 c sections and recovered well from both. Now I am heading for a 3 rd c section and I am now 37 yrs old. Wondering would the recovery be harder this time. Any of you ladies had any experience of this.

Hi! I had a c-section on January 17th, 2009. It is now April 4th, 2009. 11 weeks post op. I have been experiecing constant pain since the surgery, and it has been getting worse and worse. I went to the doctor two weeks after the surgery and one stitch...

Its official. Saw the doctor today and he told me I will be delivering my baby via c section. I am 14w0d ftm. I have a congenital heart defect and a stent in my aorta. They said vbac would be too strenuous on my heart. I am wondering what to expect from a ...

Hi everyone,A bit of background...I have a 7-8cm cyst on my left ovary. CA125 of 10, ultrasound shows no sign of a malignancy, so they are not too concerned about that. Dr. I was seeing wasn't confident in doing a cyst this size laparoscopically so he ...

Our darling daughter arrived 3 weeks ago by c section after labour was induced with no progress. The recovery afterwards had to be one of the worst things i have experienced in my life. Excruciating pain and discomfort. Only now 3 weeks on can i start to ...

I know exacerbations are common after child-birth for multiple reasons. Does it make a difference if delivery is C-sect or vagin*l. Also what is the usual amt of time after delivery that an exacerbation occurs, days, weeks or months?Thanks,Danni

Any mommies here had a previous or recent c section? Just have a couple questions. Not sure what's normal im having a rough recovery.

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The first signs of HIV, called Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS), may feel like the flu, with body aches and a fever. It can last a up to a few weeks.

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Normal vagin*l discharge varies in color, smell, consistency and amount. If there is a change in the discharge, an infection may be present.

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Discharge may not be normal, and could mean an infection or an STD, especially with burning, pain, itching or urinary frequency.

Genital herpes can spread through direct, unclothed, skin-to-skin contact, including oral, vagin*l and anal sex.