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Filed under: Your Pregnancy, Health & Safety: Babies, Media
From MSNBC.com: It appears that three out of every 10 U.S. mother
gives birth via C-section, and many may be choosing a surgical birth even when it's not warranted. Yesterday, the
National Institutes of Health began a three-day meeting to determine if mothers are getting all the facts about the
risks and benefits of a pre-planned Cesarean section birth."We all have noticed that women are asking for Caesareans more often. I don't think they always have the best information in making that decision," said Dr. Cathy Spong, pregnancy chief at NIH's National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
In contrast, Linda Dyson, a New York public relations executive whose first baby was born by a medically necessary C-section but chose to have her second child the same way, said, "At the end of the day it should be the mother's decision. Honestly for me, I thought a C-section was safer."
Barbara Stratton of Baltimore, disagrees: "I don't believe that any women should go through this major surgery unnecessarily." Stratton had undergone a C-section that apparently left her in pain for months.
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ReaderComments (Page 2 of 2)
3-28-2006 @ 10:15PM
Anna V. said...I sometimes feel odd telling this story (when it comes up). I had one twin naturally, and 25 mins later the second twin was an emergency c-section. It was the worst, most horrid thing I have ever experienced, and I'm still recovering 9 mos later. That's not even getting into the emotional issue (I have no memory of giving birth to my second son, and he came out of my abdomen, and so on). However, just as some women want pain meds for labor, and others don't, some women would prefer a c-section to vaginal delivery. It's a choice the woman should be allowed to make. A woman's right to choose does not stop at the abortion debate. She should be allowed to choose the course of the pregnancy that best fits her circumstances and beliefs. Even if that means an elective c-section.
For the record, if we have another child (!!!), I personally will try for a vbac. The whole c-section thing reminds me of Aliens.
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3-29-2006 @ 1:31AM
Alicea said...In my opinion it should be the mothers choice - unless, of course, it would harm the baby. I gave birth by c-section, but only because it was an emergency situation. I have heard all sorts of "horror stories" about how much pain ladies have had to deal with afterwards, and I can honestly tell you that I had next to no pain. I was actually very scared of giving birth vaginally just because I am horrible with taking pain. I don't feel that I have missed anything by having a c-section. I had no trouble bonding with my little miracle even though she stayed in the hospital for 5 weeks before we could take her home a full four weeks before her due date.
My doc has told me that any other children I have will be delivered by c-section and I have no problem with that. I understand that the issue is with "unneeded" surgeries, but if the doc doesn't have a problem with it... why not?
What works for one person does not necessarily work for another. Remember that what you want to do with your body is what YOU want to do with YOUR body.
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3-29-2006 @ 9:45AM
CJ said...I'm glad to hear others say that they feel that it should be the mothers choice. I dont personally feel as though giving birth via c section this next time around is going to make me not bond with my son. It make me no less of a mother just becuase i didnt deliver via vagina. I firmly beieve in the "MY BODY" thank you very much! I mean it is mine! I'm not going to try for a vbac soley becuase of my pelvis being so small and then putting my self and my baby under the undue stress of 14 hours of labor. Why? Becuase it will make me feel more like a mother, a woman? I think not! I'm not trying to argue with others or put anyone down for their opinions i swear, i just cant understand how some would say that we shouldnt have the right to choose. Ok stepping off the soap box! LOL
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3-29-2006 @ 10:55AM
P's Mama said...CJ, I totally agree with you on this one. Sounds like we had similar reasons for needing a c-section, and I am certainly planning another one for my next child. Women seem so divided on this issue. My c-section was not elective, but for a medical reason, and it's hard to hear from the other mothers that I know that with my second child I really need to try the VBAC. I've done the research, it's not for me, my OB says she will NOT let me try it, but even without her lack of consent, it's not for me, and that's my right. And believe it or not, there is someone out there who told me that I did NOT "give birth" because I delivered via c-section. Can you imagine? Bottom line: it is a woman's choice.
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3-29-2006 @ 2:33PM
Megan said...Instead of blaming women, we should blame the trend on hospitals that refuse to allow VBACs. None of the hospitals where I live will allow VBACs. A hospital an hour away will allow VBACs, but there is only one doctor who will perform them!
I had a c-section with my first because I was induced due to preeclampsia and baby was not tolerating labor well. The doctor gave me the choice to continue labor, so perhaps this makes my c-section an elective one?
Anyway, I am so glad I had a c-section because my blood pressure spiked shortly thereafter, and my baby turned out to be very low birth weight. He probably would not have survived a natural birth. Although I definitely support natural childbirth, I'm glad I didn't go into the experience with any militant feelings, because my son might not be here had I insisted on trying for a natural birth.
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