C Section Birth - Yes it is OK to Have a C Section Birth
Despite What Others May Think!
One of the most famous stories is that of the Shakespearean tyrant Mac Beth who was buoyed by the knowledge that 'None of woman born' could harm him. Of course the irony was that his eventual killer - Mac Duff was born by cesarean section - technically not 'born of woman' at all!
I don't know of anyone who has had an 'elective' cesarean who has not fully taken into account the ramifications of surgery vs a natural birth.
Babies that are born by cesarean section are incredibly special because without this amazing technology the chances of their survival would almost certainly be nil. I have had three c sections - two of which were technically 'elective' and the first was a definite emergency. But all 4 - yes 4, of my children would not be here without this surgery being available.
And yet I was surprised at the lack of understanding towards the fact that my babies were born by c-section. I was actually told that I was 'too posh to push', accused of being lazy and accused of being a drama queen. A common question was 'why would I deliberately put myself through surgery, 6 weeks of recovery and all the other crap that comes with having a c-section?'
My answers to these was simple. Life or Death.
It is not the choice that I would have made in a perfect world - hey, I would have loved to have been able to be running around 2 days after giving birth but fate had other ideas and suddenly survival - both babies and mine - became the priority.
My c-section scar is a tattoo that I am proud of. It represents the fight that my husband and I have put up to ensure our babies survival and each new twist to it is another amazing story that we have to tell.
Published by Toni Lee
Toni Lee is a 30-something year old Mother of 4. She used to have a regular job, but since becoming a Mom she has become a 'student of life' View profile
- Cesarean Section: A Run Through of a Basic C-sectionThe basics of what happens during a text book c-section.
- C-Section & the Impact of Post-Partum DepressionHow you might be affected by post-partum depression after a cesarean section.
- Surviving a Cesarean Section: Tips for Getting Out of BedThe pain is terrible, the healing is long and slow, and getting out of bed that first time can be a complete nightmare that you relive for days following the birth of your child.
- Tips for Packing a Hospital Stay Bag for a Cesarean BirthSometimes it is still hard to determine which items you will need once you are at the hospital and you find that you still forget things. Making a list of items to bring will help reduce the mistake of forgetting thi...
- Writing the Perfect Birth Plan for a Single MotherExpecting a child no matter what the circumstances is an exciting but apprehensive time. There are many physical and emotional changes that take place within the body.
- VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Having a Cesarean Section
- What to Know About Cesarean Section Birth Plans
- Pain Relief After a Cesarean Section
- Cesarean Section Recovery Tips
- A Woman's Right to Choose: Cesarean Section
- Answers for Laymen about the Cesarean Section
- A Patient's Right: Repeat Cesarean Section by Choice
- C-Sections are a very special way to deliver a child.
- Each birth has it's own remarkable story - a birth by c section makes the story even more exciting!
- Without the ability to successfully have a cesarean, many more mothers and babies would die.