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C-section or natural birth
We all know that babies can enter this world in one of two ways: Pregnant women can have either a vaginal birth or a surgical delivery by Caesarean section, but the ultimate goal is to safely give birth to a healthy baby. In some cases, C-sections are planned because of medical reasons that make a vaginal birth risky. A woman may know in advance that she will need a C-section and schedule it because she is expecting twins or other multiples, or because the mother may have a medical condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, an infection that complicates pregnancy, such as HIV or herpes, or she may be experiencing problems with the placenta during her pregnancy. It is known that a C-section may also be necessary in certain situations, such as delivering a very large baby in a mother with a small pelvis, or if the baby is not in a heads-down position and efforts to turn the baby before a woman gives birth have been unsuccessful. But what do you think about that? Are you ready to have a C-section? What is your attitude to it, I'm asking as a curious mother who is going to have a due date in a couple of weeks.


rachelk
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8 years ago
For me, being mentally prepared that a C-section was a possibility helped. I researched the surgery just like I did the vaginal delivery. While it wasn't my choice way to deliver, it was the safest for my babies. I think being prepared for either outcome is key.
I know some women are opposed to C-sections and will fight tooth and nail to avoid it. Some feel like failures for having a C-section. I was upset about not getting to VBAC, but my baby's safety trumped my wants.
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rachelk
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8 years ago
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pregnancyorg
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grace_evans
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8 years ago
I have seen it, thank you very much for doing it for us. You are just great ad I'm happy I\m a member of this community. Yes, i found that c-section is not so scarred as it seemed to be but still i'm afraid. I'm about to deliver my boys... what if something will go wrong, i want to be sure there are no worries to be about. And thanks Rachel I got to know about her brave action.. she is super brave. I wish i could do the same
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marci_g_gibson
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