In My Opinion This Is Insane!

[supriseBump_x]

I think id be more scared to be having a C-section than i would be for giving birth. And iv heard the pain afterwards is REALLY sore!! And also... why would u want that scars? U can see my mums friends scars from her section if she wears a bikini :/ x

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

I personally would never WANT one as the recovery time is longer, you have to stay in hospital longer etc. But If I had to HAVE one them I would do what is best for me and my baby and go along with it.

I was also petrified of giving birth and I mean scared to the point where when I was told I was in labour ( I already knew because of the pain I was in) But when it was confirmed I cried as there were two midwives round me and a doctor and it was just so intmidating.

But what I will say is once I had pushed Aidan into this world the sense of pride in the fact I had worked so hard pushing him out and I did it. I brought my son into this world It was emotional.

But I am sure a c-sec lady would feel that too.

Basically you can't judge people for their decsions on child birth until you know their full medical history and circumstances in which the choose to opt for a C-Sec
xx

 

[amygwen]

That's insane that people get to choose!

Honestly though if I got an option I would really really prefer having a c-section to a natural birth. I'm not sure why, but the pain during birth scares the crap out of me. And I would prefer a longer time in the hospital and wouldn't mind longer recovery time.

That being said... I've never given birth before so I don't know what it's genuinely like so that opinion could change. So far, there's been no talk of me having anything other then a natural birthing, so we will see how that goes! But I wouldn't like to be given the choice because I would not know what to do!

 

[rainbows_x]

I don't think it's right that people can pick if they want one if there is actually no raseon they can't give birth naturally. I am petrified of giving birth, but I know that I have to do it, if you're scared of the pain there are drugs etc that can help ease it.
I am hoping to give birth naturally, would never have a c-section unless it was vital for me or baby.

 

[aob1013]

I do not think women should be given the option to have a c-section without a good medical reason.

 

[leoniebabey]

i'd be more scared of having a c-section tbh
yes the birth is going to be scary, but a few hours of pain with a short time after recovering is nothing compared to the weeks your not allowed to do anything for
why someone would unnecasarily put themselves through all that i do not know
Obviously there are risks with giving birth but i'd of though as a c-section is surgery there would be alot more risks involved and tbh i'd rather have the satisfaction of knowing i did it all my self !
If women were supposed to have c sections then we wouldnt have been made so we can have children naturally

 

[shocker]

I dont think theres anything wrong with choosing a c section tbh! Theres a lot of women who choose c sections for very good reasons and I dont think its very fair to say they're all wrong for doing that when more often than not its a very valid emotional reason

 

[Marzipan_girl]

I dont think theres anything wrong with choosing a c section tbh! Theres a lot of women who choose c sections for very good reasons and I dont think its very fair to say they're all wrong for doing that when more often than not its a very valid emotional reason

Totally agree...
The stats of people dying from C-section are so negligable in the western world. Its a womans body and right to choose. Obviously not without being informed. I don't think its fair to judge others for their choice...even if it WAS for vanity reasons! Everyone woman should have the right to choose what happens to her body, and if its allowed full-stop (ie privately by choice) then it isn't fair not to have it considered on the NHS.
But that is just my opinion and I totally understand where everyone is coming from saying its wrong.
In my case I don't know why or how but I remember when I found out exactly how babies came into the world...I accidently watched something on TV about childbirth. I was only young and I realise this is totally irrational but I cant face the thought without being sick. I remember saying to myself I would never have kids and adopt instead just because I didn't want to endure that!
I know im freaking out over nothing...but I cant do it...

 

[msp_teen]

I was just updated a bit from one of my friends thats having her baby any day now and she told me that her doctor said most women do it so they can know the exact date their baby is to arrive on. I think that just takes the joy out it, if you WANT to know exactly when your baby is coming. It is totally different when you have no other choice, but I just think its unfair to mother nature. Also, in my opinion it is different to opt for a c-section when you have a huge phobia of natural birth. For the simple fact that I have heard that extreme anxiety, nervousness, and fear can sometimes slow dialation. That is different because a women is not emotionally capable, but when your just opting to do it because you want to know exactly when your baby is going to be born or something of that matter, I dont think it should be done like that.

 

[shocker]

If theres an increased level of anxiety in a women who is afraid of childbirth it can actually cause the babies heart rate to fall and an emergency c section often ends up being needed because the baby gets so distressed.My brother in law works in hospitals all around the country and he told me before that in the maternity hospitals they sometimes encourage elective c sections because it means they can tell when people are coming in and it lessens the pressure on the hospitals because theyre so understaffed! Pros and cons for everything i suppose!! Still its terrible to think some poor girl could end up being pressured into one for nothing more than conveniance!

 

[xprincessx]

i think people should be given the option. Everybody should be able to choose what will be best for them and their baby not having to abide by a rule just because it's major surgery. [removed by admin] Your baby, your body, your choice.

That being said i would never opt to have a c-section...i'd feel prouder (and safer) pushing baby out =)

 

[Dragonfly]

Yeah I had a c section, emergancy one. Not what I wanted at all but it had to be done in the end. couldnt walk, cough etc. I think its convient to come to know when etc. I rather not go that way at all again. They only give them as emergancy here, I knew mine would result in one but had to go through labour because of teh way william was lying.

 

[Akira]

well dont know how true this is, but i have read online, that elective c sections carried out around time of due date without labor starting have lower still birth risk.

I know DF was a C-Section baby, they got him out at 36 weeks because MIL had previously had a still-born due to the placenta failing. However, I don't think they would do it without some sort of family history, or proof that the baby needed to come out for what-ever reason. I'm going to ask mw for a scan this week to check my placenta....I know I'm probably being silly and paranoid but after what happened to MIL I'm scared that theres something wrong with Charli

 

[katehappy]

I've heard women say they want a c-section because they dont want their vagina to be loose. which sounds crazy to me considering the long recovery, permanent damage to your body and nasty scars. I think they are just too lazy to do kegels. then again, maybe its safer for the baby. I really don't know. I know that I prefer to do a natural vaginal birth, and if I'm loose afterwards, oh well.

 

[katehappy]

I mean I just don't understand why anyone would choose to have a c-section.. my mom had an emergency c-section with me and she still has bladder problems to this day.

 

[Dragonfly]

I mean I just don't understand why anyone would choose to have a c-section.. my mom had an emergency c-section with me and she still has bladder problems to this day.

Well when I was lying there screaming at 10 cm and my baby wouldnt come out as he was stuck , his shoulders felt like they where about to bust out my bum I had to sign that form It was very traumatic and I went through hell. Its the last option in my hospital and they called in docs as both me and baby where to stressed. If c section hadnt of been offered I dare to think what could have happened. I dont have bladder probs or any from it, perhaps I was just lucky not to but I did take a long time to recover. I am just trying to say when there isnt an option left and your screaming and your other half is in tears and they reccomemnd it as an absolute last but must then what you going to do?? I also was over due and possible pre eclempsia thats why I was induced to. So much for my nice natural birth plan. I was traumatised for months and couldnt even talk about it for crying.

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

No one can say how others feel about having a c-sec. Saying you can't understand why people would opt for one is basically judging and teen parents get judged all the time and we don't liek it so why judge others??
xx

 

[Blah11]

I don't think Csections should be elective either. I think it should be up to the doctor and I think all first time mothers should try for a vaginal birth.. its not even that bad. A huge part of pregnancy is giving birth at the end of it.

 

[Blah11]

I mean I just don't understand why anyone would choose to have a c-section.. my mom had an emergency c-section with me and she still has bladder problems to this day.

Well when I was lying there screaming at 10 cm and my baby wouldnt come out as he was stuck , his shoulders felt like they where about to bust out my bum I had to sign that form It was very traumatic and I went through hell. Its the last option in my hospital and they called in docs as both me and baby where to stressed. If c section hadnt of been offered I dare to think what could have happened. I dont have bladder probs or any from it, perhaps I was just lucky not to but I did take a long time to recover. I am just trying to say when there isnt an option left and your screaming and your other half is in tears and they reccomemnd it as an absolute last but must then what you going to do?? I also was over due and possible pre eclempsia thats why I was induced to. So much for my nice natural birth plan. I was traumatised for months and couldnt even talk about it for crying.

Thats a totally different situation That was the safest way to get baby out.

 

[Blah11]

& I think a lot of you girls are scared of the unknown, not of actually pushing the baby out. It doesn't hurt as much as you'd think. The pushing is a kinda 'nice' feeling anyway and you feel relief when you push.