Comments on: Natural Health Choices for Women

By: ?

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:47:59 +0000

i dont care what people think i am ELECTING a c section and not for medical reasons i have an intense fear of giving birth and was molested as a child so i dont want any pain down in that region. i have discussed it with my obstetrician and she believes it is a the best thing for me. Who are you to judge anyway??? my obstetrician has given me the pros and cons of both and there is still risks associated with natural birth, just because you have a natural birth doesnt mean you will have a problem free delivery. Its up to the mother, and for me i choose a c section.
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By: lilbug1978

lilbug1978 — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:45:59 +0000

Just a note, c-sections are more risky than vaginal birth. A c-section is major abdominal surgery and people forget this simply because it is so common. Developed countries have very low rates of maternal death but the ones that do happen, happen more often during a c-section. Not trying to freak anyone out, just wanting to make sure that people who "choose" this option (I’m not talking about medical need) realize that it’s not a simple matter.
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-Work as a certified doula
-The baby book by William Sears M.D. and Martha Sears R.N.
-Every other book/text/piece of research that I have ever read/experienced regarding childbirth

By: ??Julian'sMommy??

??Julian'sMommy?? — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:43:59 +0000

My scar is not even noticable….It is low down. My son was breech so i had to have a c-section but that was what i was wanting all along while i was pregnant,
I was in labor for about 8-9 hours even though i knew and the doctors knew i could not have him natural which i did not run to the hospital as soon as i started hurting.
I only have one child but if i had another one i would want a c-section because i do not want nothing coming out of my vagina.
I lost my weight a month after i had my son which i had only gained 11 pounds during my pregnancy.
I did not put my child’s health at risk…He was breech, i had pre-eclampsia and the fluid around him was low plus i was in premature labor that could not be stopped at 35 weeks.
Just because i had a c-section does not mean i am better and anyone who has a baby vaginally is no better either.

I do not know anyone who told a doctor "hey i want a c-section" they will not do a c-section on you unless it is needed.
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By: ?

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:41:59 +0000

most women have C section because they have to for the health of the baby and them self. BUT yes some women want then. They think it would be easier and less pain, They don’t want their Vaginas to get stretched because after you have a baby it is never the same.

My fiancee said that some guys ask their wives to have them because they don’t the Vagina to be different and you might be-able to have sex sooner if you have a C section if you do it naturally you have to wait 6 weeks or longer.

I pray that I can have a fully natural birth. I want to do it the way god intended it to be done.
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24 weeks

By: Sunshine

Sunshine — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:39:59 +0000

C-sections are no more risky for your baby than natural vaginal birth, the scar is low and not that bad for 99.9% of women I see, and insurance does cover it.
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RN

By: Lynette R

Lynette R — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:37:59 +0000

I don’t know why women choose this other than those who had to have a c-section for medical reasons with their first and then when had others they continued to do it that way since it is more difficult to have a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarian).

It is a horrible choice to intentionally do it for non-medical reasons. The risks are great. for mom and baby…Infection is the most common and that can be horrible. I mean…a vacuum attached to the infected wound for months…horrible
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nurse extern in labor and delivery and mom of 2

By: sasavert

sasavert — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:35:59 +0000

some women do it because they want to stay "tight" down there. but seriously, that’s stupid.
I had to do a C-section emergency, didn’t like it and don’t know how ANYONE can choose to go with it
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By: Micah, my Lil bub Due 14 Oct

Micah, my Lil bub Due 14 Oct — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:33:59 +0000

i have had a c-section with my first due to medical reasons an also am having an elective one this time as it is not possible to have a vbac at the small country hospital i am attending…
i did not have any problem losing weight or getting better after my c-section also the scar is barely visible i dont think u can compare vaginal over a c-section as u have obviously never had a c-section…also what gives u the right to judge people that do?…?

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By: Rhianna G

Rhianna G — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:31:59 +0000

I don't know why people would WANT a c-section the first time. The second becuase A- they had a c-section the first time and aren't ok doing vaginal after that. B- cant, or C- know the experience from the first one and had such an awful one ( alot of tearing, long labor ect ect) that they opt to do it that way. I recovered pretty quickly after my c-section but again i didn't have a choice and it was my first child so i guess idk what natural is like and ill never know. I'm just not build to have a natural birth and i am kinda sad about it.
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By: ?

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:29:59 +0000

As far as the scar goes it’s not on your stomach it’s on your bikini line and it’s not really visible. I had one 10 months ago and you can’t even see the scar. And it’s not a scar that you’re ashamed of!
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