This month is Cesarean Awareness Month. Did you know there is actually an organization called International Cesarean Awareness Network? If you didn’t, you’re not alone because I just learned about it too. This organization’s purpose is to:
In this episode, I shared my c-section story. I had a planned c-section and fortunately, all went smoothly and almost exactly as written for our birth plan. I was a candidate for planned c-section from early on because of a previous open abdominal surgery to remove several fibroids. My story includes: my health leading up to the motherhood, my cesarean experience, and how long it took me to bounce back.
After having this experience, I realized that I hadn't actually heard anyone's birth story. I only heard about the pain from an epidural. On tv shows (sitcoms) and movies, having the baby at the hospital leaves out a ton of detail too! If you had a cesarean, write to us and share your thoughts!
Something I didn't know is that according to researchers, 50% of cesareans could be safely prevented. Did you feel pressure to do a cesarean? Was a cesarean what you wanted? Did you have enough information? Was you c-section elective? Did you have to change doctors? Were you scared to have a c-section?
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Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with International Cesarean Awareness Network. When making a decision, please seek advice from medical professionals. I am only sharing my experience and not giving any advice.
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