C-sections versus Natural Birth

[redpoppy]

I agree with most mums in that it doesn't matter how the baby gets here. I think the majority prefer a vaginal birth although a minority do opt for a C section but undergoing major surgery isn't a walk in the park and I don't think I know anyone who thinks it is. As someone said, most people hope for a vaginal birth, not many people want or hope for a c-section. (although I know one who insists all her babies will be born with her opting for a c-section.)

Also, despite my birth being not quite what I expected "GIVE ME PETHADINE!!!!" and despite my second/pushing stage being between two and three hours with the nurse gently saying "well if we can't push her out we'll have to try other things but we can keep trying for now" and despite being almost bed ridden for 6 weeks after and not being able to sit down as my stitches didn't heal till about 6 weeks and having postpartum bleeding for over two months and all of that I feel I had a fantastic birth experience as my midwife was super supportive and the birthing centre was just lovely. Even if I had gone to forceps or C-section I think I would have felt okay as I felt supported and I REALLY hope and wish that birth centres like the barkantine become the norm in the UK and elsewhere and even maternity units for high risk pregnancies can aspire to have a mother and abby centred approach where the mum is given respect and care to a very high standard whatever her options and outcome are.

Sorry for the rambling post.

I love good midwives and hate when I hear of mean or bad tempered or insensitive ones.

 

[PeanutBean]

redpoppy I had lots of MWs being in so long, and almost all of them were really pretty bad. My own MW was on holiday! She is lovely and she had better not go away this time or I'll be really cross.