If you were given a choice to pick which would you choose.

I had a C-section not by choice though but it was very necessary at that time funny enough I seem to like it cos my little princess was out within 20mins. I asked myself when we want to have another baby would it be thru natural childbirth or c-section and I seem to choose C-section probably because the whole pushing stuff hasn't really sunk down my skull. Lol.

So tell me which you would choose.

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Naturalllllll Pulease for me,anyday Insha Allah.I havent experienced the C/S though but If i have a choice,Natural all the way.

Hi Chaircover we are all fine and yes she's got all her cute earwarmers and lovely bodysuits too we are all ready for the winter. She's got two teeth now, growing so fast. Lol.

I was given epidural so I was able to see Sienna when she came out. Seriously I really didnt feel any pain and all that some people couldnt believe that I had a C-section cos I was up and about. I have been able to lose the weight cos I have started exercising bit by bit.

But I heard that if one had a C-section the first time and wants to give birth again one might need to do a C-section is that true?

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Yap how time flies.


I had an emergency c-section cos her heatbeat went down a while and the next minute couldn't hear it so was rushed to the theater it was a bit scary then but thank God everything went well

I take which ever would keeps my wife alive oo, lol.

I know women are always "crazy" about natural birth, some of them take it as ego thing, they think its part of womanhood. However, I think, "only the living brags".

As far as total over all risks, they are about the same.

The "elective C-section" is becoming more and more

common in the USA as professional women such as doctors,

lawyers and business women elect to have their child on a set

day so they can schedule around the birth.


If the risks were much greater,you can bet the OB doctors, who

lead the nation in lawsuits(*) would not agree to do them.


(*)OB is a high risk medical specialty.It seems if someone does not get

a "perfect" baby, they feel someone must be at fault.Since the OB doctor is

the most involved in their care,he is the one that gets hits most of the time with

lawsuits.That is why if you can find a good OB,you need to hang onto him.

Mrs Sienna,

Congrats again on your newborn, I bet u and Sienna are enjoying Baby Sienna tender Moments, Much love to u guys.

I have 3 kids 4, 3 years old and a 8 month old with a new one on the way, so I guess I am experienced, hehehehehe, seriously I had Natural Birth with all of them and I won't change that. But my friends had CC and it wasn't so bad I was told.

Tolutara we are doing great and yes we are enjoying every moments my princess is a beauty to behold she makes me laugh all the time. Her name is Sienna my name is Mrs Siena, I know sometimes its a bit confusing lol.

Oh wonderful yes you are really experienced and c-section is not bad at all.

some 30-something yrs ago, i was given birth to via C-section, what gives ?

Natural anyday anytime

I wish I could say none. But since I have no choice but to choose one, I go for natural.

Thanks Chaircover I appreciate your encouragement.

Tolu did u say another one is on the way?u sure are doing a good job popping dem out one after the other.i wish i had such strength.i have just one and am not so keen on another.more grease to ur elbow.

tolutara:

Mrs Sienna,

Congrats again on your newborn, I bet u and Sienna are enjoying Baby Sienna tender Moments, Much love to u guys.

I have 3 kids 4, 3 years old and a 8 month old with a new one on the way, so I guess I am experienced, hehehehehe, seriously I had Natural Birth with all of them and I won't change that. But my friends had CC and it wasn't so bad I was told.

natural birth.

Dr Kitaun:

some 30-something yrs ago, i was given birth to via C-section, what gives ?

Was this when you became born-again? cos your first child in in final yr in LASU

Nice topic- elective C/S is becoming increasingly popular but before now, C/S was adopted in complicated deliveries- narrow pelvis, improper dilation, cord around the babies neck, weak heart beat, etc. I was with the wifey in the Labour room for 18hrs and i told myself afterwards- Now I know why some folks go with the C/S option, These days, it's painless, fast and effective!

lovelynk:

Tolu did u say another one is on the way?u sure are doing a good job popping dem out one after the other.i wish i had such strength.i have just one and am not so keen on another.more grease to your elbow.

she once opened a thread about going to the store to buy condom because she and her husband are popping kids out like rabbits. I guess the condom she bought broke because after just less than a year of having a baby, she is knocked up yet again. Time to tie those tubes I guess.

C-section maybe the easy way out but still carries some risks as you will notice when you are consented for it.

They include:  infections, bleeding, perforation of pelvic organs, adhesions  and uterine rupture during subsequent labour.
After NB, you get out of hospital and recover quicker.

If you want to have a large family and have C-S each time, it may be problematic.

Let's not forget that the process of natural birth sets off physiological processes in the body that have advantages for the mother and baby. Some women find it harder to bond with their baby after C-section compared to NB, for example.

Ideally, C-S should be reserved for complicated pregnancy/labour.
Also very important that most women say it is a great albeit painful experience.

Someone mentioned low baby heart rate as an indication for CS. A very high heart rate also especially if accompanied by meconium-stained liquor (baby poo-depending on colour and thickness) as they may indicate fetal distress.

Essentially in emergency, your physician/midwife will use both CTG (baby monitoring machine)readings, your pregnancy/medical history and clinical judgement.

ALWAYS CONSULT A REGISTERED/CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN. THIS IS NOT A MEDICAL ADVICE.

dayokanu:

Was this when you became born-again? cos your first child in in final yr in LASU

Don't mind Kitaun, subtracting 20yrs from one's age is a trend nowadays

@post
Natural w/ epidural

If it's safe and non stressfull,then i'll recommend it for my 3rd child then.

Mrs. Siena:

If you were given a choice to pick which would you choose.

I had a C-section not by choice though but it was very necessary at that time funny enough I seem to like it cos my little princess was out within 20mins. I asked myself when we want to have another baby would it be thru natural childbirth or c-section and I seem to choose C-section prolly because the whole pushing stuff hasnt really sunk down my skull. Lol.

So tell me which you would choose.

I think your first part highlighted one of the problems facing western world when it comes to child birth.  When it comes to C-section, ideally, it should not be a matter of choice or even an alternative to natural child birth unless off course there are warranted medical reasons to do so. (I do understand that your is not via choice and very good reasons though)

In the UK, C-section is over the normal/acceptable rate. From the top of my head, it is about 15% of all births in the UK, when it should have been in single figure or so. Some of the reasons as per UK high number of C-section is down to Current trend - When you hear people like Victoria Beckham et al waxing lyrical about C-section in the papers and been portrayed as a sort of good thing by the media, then it is a matter of time before young mothers start copying and demanding c-section. Hence why I mentioned that it should not be a choice unless necessary.  I remember media labelling such women as "too posh to push".

Other reasons also include unnecessary procedures by medical team, rise in private medical care (C-section means more money for them etc), cultural preference (very common in places like Turkey for mothers who are absolutely medically fine to request C-section, hence one of the reason Turkey have one of the highest rates of c-section carried out in Europe)

Anyway to address the issue raised by the OP, I think Natural births beats C-section hands down. Just looking at the risk that comes with c-section alone is probably enough for them not to make such a choice:

As with any operation, there are considerable risk, and some of it can be fatal.

Babies have been known to have their head sliced or arm sliced during C-section, especially if they are in a not-so-natural position (Breech for example) hence having a scar for life in some cases.

Risk of cross-contamination and infection

The more C-section a mother have, the less likely they can have kids as there is a weakness in the muscle area where the operation was carried out.

It cost the NHS a lot more than natural birth. A C-section per session average about 10 thousand pounds, minus the after care required.

It drag resources away from others. A c-section will require the following people - Nurses, midwife, doctor, Haematologist, Anaesthetic nurse etc. All of these specialist can be else where dealing with others etc.

There are also other issues which a few people raised that are psychological and bonding with the child (The last part is not always true, but it is known to have happened)



I am not discouraging anyone, but I am of the belief that most women are physiologically tuned to handle child birth and as such, I am not sure offering it as an option during pregnancy is a wise move (unless there are medical reasons). I have to say the NHS disagree with me on this one.


PS
Congratulobia on your baby birth.

A quick read for anyone interested.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34826186/

ahaaa! I think dis topic suites ma wife. Maybe i should call her so dat she can contribute, Hey heyyy honey, darling,, sweeteee where are u, plz come sweet heart

@Movingcoil: You write like an absolute slowpoke. Babies develop at different rates, There are some that get their first teeth as early as 2 months, some as late as 9. Some babies are actually born with their lower 2 teeth just below the surface of their gums. Do some basic research, before contributing rubbish.

There's a Joke's section, which may be more suitable for the sort of tripe you regularly spew.[/color]

Siena:



You write like an absolute slowpoke.

There's a Joke's section, which may be more suitable for the sort of tripe you regularly spew.

I think his post is an insult and it should be removed.

I'm not a woman but if I were too choose, I'll opt for Lamáze. . .first came across it many years ago in the Danielle Steele novel, Kaleidoscope

It's a method of natural childbirth in which a woman/an expecting couple is/are physically and psychollogically prepared through prenetal training. . .in some cases, the man may attend the prenatal training classes with the woman.

Lamaze encourages the use of controlled breathing & participation of the woman's partner during child birth (i.e the man is present in the delivery room & psychs, encourages and talks to his wife through out the delivery) and it makes do without "general anaesthesia".

Hehehe. . .I think it strengthens the bond between the couple and makes the man appreciate the woman more

semid4lyfe:

I'm not a woman but if I were too choose, I'll opt for Lamáze. . .first came across it many years ago in the Danielle Steele novel, Kaleidoscope

It's a method of natural childbirth in which a woman/an expecting couple is/are physically and psychollogically prepared through prenetal training. . .in some cases, the man may attend the prenatal training classes with the woman.

Lamaze encourages the use of controlled breathing & participation of the woman's partner during child birth (i.e the man is present in the delivery room & psychs, encourages and talks to his wife through out the delivery) and it makes do without "general anaesthesia".

Hehehe. . .I think it strengthens the bond between the couple and makes the man appreciate the woman more

That practice you will find has been around for ever. Lamaze is a flashy name for pre-natal classes offered to women as part of getting them ready for child birth. It is a common practice in most western nations.

I am not sure lamaze is the same as c-section and natural childbirth.