Comments on: c-sections, not bad after all

By: Edith Bowman

Edith Bowman — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:49:47 +0000

I wasn’t given a choice of having a natural birth as i have a heart problem so a C-section was my only option. It really annoys me when women go on about feeling like failures having C-sections. You’ve still carried and nurtured your child for 9 months and go through a huge operation to bring them into the world.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:04:05 +0000

Yes I totally agree — scheduled C-sections are fantastic! I have given birth both ways and for my third pregnancy, I am now thrilled to be scheduling another c-section. I felt so much better after the birth and was able to enjoy my new baby immediately without so many complications and difficulties. From the first (traditional method) birth I am still battling my hemorrhoids, haha. And the c-secion is definitely better for the sex life, too, haha.

But the important thing is that women now have choices about birth and shouldn’t be made to feel superior or inferior based on what choice they make. I find it intolerable listening to women judge each other based on their birth and feeding choices.

For me, the c-section was by far the best method for giving birth (hence why I am doing it again in a few months!) but I really respect and admire women who give birth in other ways and make other choices for themselves.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:34:58 +0000

I can really relate to your story. With my son, I did yoga for gentle exercise and relaxation. I took birthing classes at my hospital and I watched a ton of episodes of “The Baby Story” on The Learning Channel. After all that, I really felt physically and mentally prepared to go through all the pushing and the pain. However, after I was admitted to the hospital and got hooked up to the monitor, the attending nurse immediately left the room and came back with a swarm of other nurses and doctors. My son’s heart rate was dropping fast, so I had to have an emergency c-section. Within 20 minutes, I had my son. It was a big scary whirlwind of a ride. After he was born, we found out that his umbilical cord was tied in a knot, a “true knot” as the doctor termed it.

For my second child, I had to have a c-section again. I knew the date. I knew the time. It was so easy. I would have liked to experience childbirth the natural way, but I have two healthy children and I am so thankful for that.

By: molly

molly — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:35:26 +0000

ahhhhh, I had a c-section too (after 52 hours of a pain free “labor”) and looooooved it. I had heard so many horror stories before, so was a bit scared-but it turned out great for me. And, I was on a walk with the baby, husband and dogs in 2 days.

By: Esther

Esther — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:50:54 +0000

I remember all of this so vividly!
Can you believe the amount of time and money you spent on all those posh yoga classes… Well, I was certainly very happy with your company