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C-Sections: A Convenient Choice?
By Mia Thompson
Updated: June 28, 2019
Originally Published: May 6, 2015
It’s a common belief that women who opt for a C-section are simply taking the easy route when it comes to childbirth. Many claim that those who deliver via surgery haven’t truly given birth at all. After all, if a woman can conceive, she should be able to deliver naturally—it’s just biology, right?
Women who choose C-sections are accused of avoiding the “real” experience of childbirth. So, if you’ve made the decision to have a C-section instead of enduring vaginal delivery, you may find yourself labeled as someone who hasn’t really given birth. It seems that in this narrative, a “real woman” must endure the pain of labor as intended by nature.
I can relate because, like many others, I too have taken this so-called easy way out. Yes, I’ve scheduled three C-sections, and believe me when I say they were each a walk in the park.
To be fair, I did try to let my first child come into the world naturally. I really did. However, after fourteen hours of intense labor, it became apparent that my baby’s head was too large to navigate my pelvis. The doctor, after an hour of attempting to assist, concluded that I was “not a real woman” and wheeled me into the operating room. I was relieved, as I had already endured a day of agony and finally someone acknowledged my need for a simpler solution.
The second time around, I opted for another C-section, as my baby was projected to be larger than average. A different doctor, who also recognized my situation, advised scheduling the surgery a week before my due date. Unfortunately, my second child had other plans and decided to arrive early. I spent four hours in labor before eventually undergoing what turned out to be a complicated surgery, leaving me unable to visit my newborn in the NICU due to recovery constraints. So easy!
By the time I was pregnant with my third, I found myself hospitalized at thirty-six weeks due to both my baby and I experiencing rapid heart rates. I endured a week of discomfort, tethered to an IV, and suffered through intense contractions. After a full week of this “easy” experience, I finally reached thirty-seven weeks, and we proceeded with the C-section.
Initially, I felt a pang of disappointment that my “easy” journey was over. But when I found myself in the operating room for four hours, while doctors navigated through scar tissue and the anesthetist provided me with alcohol swabs to mask the smell of my own cauterized flesh, I realized how much I missed those moments. It’s clear now: a C-section is not about the pain of childbirth; it’s more akin to a vacation!
For anyone like me who has chosen this route multiple times, the truth is out. We have become aware of the stigma and are ready to own our choices. If you want to learn more about home insemination options, check out Make a Mom for more insightful content, or explore this excellent resource on intrauterine insemination. And if you’re interested in enhancing your journey, consider the at-home intracervical insemination syringe kit for a more personalized experience.
Summary:
The article discusses the stigma surrounding C-sections and how some view them as an easier option compared to vaginal births. The author shares personal experiences of having three C-sections, highlighting both the challenges and relief they brought. Ultimately, it calls for a shift in perspective about childbirth choices and encourages women to embrace their decisions.
Keyphrase: C-sections as a choice
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