I think if a woman can handle it, so be it! I had my second child by c-section and was back at work in 2 weeks. It all depends on the woman.

I am with Fred,, Big Whoop. As A single mother I returned to work five days later after giving birth to a 9lb 8 oz child and brought him to work. A single mom does do what she needs to do when one does't have the luxury of nannies, family, or support of the man who helped father the child.

No matter what I say or anyone else, someone will have the opposite opinion. So, here it goes but first let me say this
think what you will, do what you want,but respedct others opinions. Not everyone shares the same standards and theat is what makes us individuals.
My son was born 9/15/1999, I went back to work 9/18/1999. First let me say, my son is perfectly fine, well rounded, affectionite, well mannered, and smart. He turned out fine and so did my daughter, I went back to work 2 weeks after she was born.
Remember when we as individuals are happy, these emotions reflect upon our children. So, if going back to work or being a stay at home mother is what he or she as an "individual"wants, that is their choice and if they are happy, those around them will feed off that emotion as well.
People are always quick to judge others....so instead of worrying about somone else and how he or she lives their life, worry about your needs and those of your family.
And for those of who want to reposnd to this email,(and I know you will, some with kind words and others not so kind, that is your opinion and I respect that, and I will not respond BUT think twice...shoudln't you take that time responding to my blurp and spend "quality" time with your family instead????

She isnt sending any message out to other women. Women are individuals and everyone is unique. If you can handle going back sooner and you desire to then do it if you dont then dont. I wish they would stop with this BS that everything we do is some message to other woman. We arent mindless sheep and can decide for ourselves what is right and wrong for our bodies and our families. Get a grip to those who are up in arms about this woman. Be a super YOU. Not a super clone who has to keep up with everyone in the rag mags.

I agree! What justification do others have to impose their values on new mothers, especially those in the media. Out here in ranch and farm country, it is common for women to work besides their partners tending the livestock right up to labor. Many are right back out there, by choice, shortly after the birth. Relax! Woman can do both work and bond with/nurture their child. Amazing how people support freedom of choice until someone makes a choice that they disagree with.

here here dlk, why do people think its any of their business how other people live their lives. get on with your own life, you wont make yoursdelf any happier butting in to oher people's lives.

this is for paymyownway, the mommy wars have been going on for many years, centeries even and there are millions of children that have survived and some that have thrived even tho mothers where not there. Not everyone has a mom for various reasons and women do what they have to do in order for them and their children to survive. Until you have lived in their place i can not see how any one has the right to judge someone else on the choices that they make, you dont know the background for that choice. there are always two sides to a coin.

I think I have to be on the side of pay my way. I am so grateful I was able to stay at home and care for my child. And for myself. I, too had a c-section. That is no joke!! For starters, you have to get an epidural. Which, if you're not aware or unless medicine has changed, that's a needle in the lowest part (tailbone) of your spine. Can we say health risk anyone. I dont care how procedural it is, its dangerous. I had good results, and I had 4 of them. Praise God. However, my girlfriend had one and after 5 years still has to receive therapy from time to time. Then you get sliced from side to side to have all your insides exposed and bring out life. And she wants to walk around 5 days afterwards?? Yeah right. I dont care how good you feel, honey you are wide open. Let some cold air get to her she'll wish she wouldve sat down. But most importantly in 5 days I just wanted to smell my babies. I just wanted to hold them close and nuzzle. Watch them sleep and have those involuntary muscle twitches that makes you wonder, "what are they dreaming about?" All I wanted to do was rock em and sing. Businesses collapse but your child is your lively hood. It is the truest representation of yourself. That is your mark. You let the TV, daycare or nannies raise your child and you wont know what youre raising. That doesnt mean those things arent permissable, Im just saying YOU should be their greatest influence. Be superwoman in your home. Master that!!

A C-section is major surgery, totally different that a non-surgical birth. I was home and did too much walking after the c-section, and ended up back in the hospital 2 weeks later, nearly died. Resulted in me spending a couple of months in bed, not back to normal for over 3 months. See how she's doing in a couple of weeks.

I think when it is possible a mother or father should make sacrifices to stay home with their new baby as long as possible. In many cases it is a selfish decision because young people want IT ALL now and no one is raising their children. In other cases such as my daughter, she had no choice after a c-sec to go back to work 2 weeks after the baby was born because #1 she made a bad choice for her child's father and it is what she had to do to keep a roof over her head.

I was in bed thru my whole pregnancy due to medical complications, so needless to say, my money situation was tense. I went back to work within 3 weeks of having my daughter. It broke my heart, but at least my mom watched her. I was lucky. To each their own, it's not up to us to say what's right for someone. As long as she is a good mom to her child, isn't that all that matters?

Did everyone miss that this woman had a c-section, What Dr. allowed her to return to work 5 days post c-section . This mom wants to be around for her new baby she should consider her health and the fact that her body needs more then 5 days to heal from a c-section.

and lets get real here she is not hurting for money, this is not a case of needing to get food on the table, She could have stayed home a bit longer to bond with her newborn and recover. rather then toss the baby with a nanny. I am all for working and stay at home moms but she pushed it a bit. Being selfish is not a good thing when you become a mom.

It's nobody's business! I agree with Fred completely.
People need to be more concerned and enraged about children being beaten and killed everyday in this country and in the world! A hard working, good mother should not even be an issue.

never judge a mother. Period.

A C-section is major, but as we all know everyone handles things differently. People have been known to go back to work shortly after many types of surgery. Most women prefer to cherish the first few weeks, months or years of their childs birth, depending on what her professional demands are. Personally, even if I could participate in a triathlon, I wouldn't do it because I want to experience those early stages of my childs life.

I was raised by a single parent who in-fact had to bring home the bacon and thank God for my mother. It is not uncommon for a mother to give birth and return to work as she is the bread winner who has no other choice but to provide for her young ones.

I went back to work when my daughter was 6 days old. I was a grill cook and my boss needed me and I needed the money. I felt fine and immediately went back to a 40 hour week. This was in 1976 and I had a regular delivery. A friend of mine who worked as a hostess in a restaurant went back after 12 days. Pregnancy is not an illness and some women spring right back after giving birth. It was my 2nd baby in 13 months. I was back at work in 14 days with the other.

What is the Fuss......Haven't you heard, Doctors keek mothers out of the hospitals, just few hrs after normal delivery, and the next day after a traditional C-Section.
It is unfortunate that the medical profession has such little regards for gestants, but if the Doctors are allowed to permitt it, why is everybody fussing about a woman who decided to take the "next day" policy "litterally"?

I think if it's a matter of life or death (putting food on the table or not being able to provide for the family) That is one thing but if it's just putting career above your baby, that isn't cool and not something to be admired and cheered. I believe this woman is selfish, first for doing it all alone and depriving her child of both parents basically from the get go. When people do this by choice I think it's inexcusable. They put their "want" of having a child above the "NEED" of the child to know and grow in a 2 parent home. I know that sometimes circumstances leave a once happy couple as a single parent household and that isn't who this post is aimed at. It is aimed at selfish career women who have put their jobs as a priority all their lives then realize their clocks are running out and they don't have a partner in the picture to raise a baby with and don't seem to care that they deprive the child in the end of a very important component in their little worlds.