HAVING A CESAREAN SECTION DOES NOT MAKE YOU LESS OF A WOMAN!

Midwife Sally.. “I have done two cesarean sections but the third one I want to try is a vaginal birth.”

Well I explained to her the risk and why the need for a planned cesarean section.

“Midwife Sally, what about the fact that people do not appreciate it if you told them you had a cesarean section?”

Well I said what is important is that you and your baby are alive and doing well

In fact women who go through cesarean section are very strong women and there is nothing limiting about it

You take more time to get out of bed after cesarean section compared to vaginal birth

You have to breastfeed your baby though you are dealing with pain probably from the wound site

You have to dress your wound and it takes time to heal

Even the fast before surgery

The time you spend before resuming your normal diet etc

If you have gone through a cesarean section, trust me! You are a definition of a strong woman

If it’s that easy why do some women start crying immediately they are told they will have one!

Cooperate with your doctor or midwife if you have to do a cesarean section to save your life and that of your baby!

Remember it’s a life saving procedure and not just done for convenience!

Don’t risk your life trying to prove to any one you are a woman by having a vaginal birth if your doctor has told you not to.

You are a definition of a strong woman!

mymidwifesally