just an opinion

[ChasingDreams33]

I don't understand why some women choose c section over natural unless there's a medical reason my doctor told me why would you wanna go under major surgery because that's what it is plus risking infection bleeding out real bad a whole bunch of a mess because at first i thought about it untill he told me about all that and yea the natural way there's things that can happen to he told me but i will not preform a c section just because a women wants one that's stupid his exact words your body was made for this unless there's a lagit reason he will not he said give me one good reason why i should give you a c section why because you want one no no not happening plus you'll have a nice scar there forever even if it lightens up he said it's selfish if a women says they don't want there vagina to get stretched out or whatever he said should of never got pregnant then if that's all your concerned with i would think a healthy baby would be your concern not something like that and if its because ur worried about ur bf or husband whatever that he would leave or cheat on you he's not a man and not worth your time i mean it made some sence to me

[ChasingDreams33]

Thank you i just wanted opinions i feel bad for any of you who went threw hard labors or surgerys i'm glad everyone's okay now and besides the lung thing i've nevet heard of a c section hurting the baby in anyway either

[thenewmrs_b]

I had an emergency section with my first after almost 24 hours in labor which caused an I fiction in my uterus (from the uterus being open in two places) and was very I'll. My Dr gave me the option of vbac and I was tempted but I was also told my chances of labor stalling etc were high so I am doing another section to avoid infection again. However in a perfect world I would have had a vaginal birth but my body had other plans. To each his own

[nikel24]

With my first I had vaginal birth. I had such a hard time pushing her out I had some horrendous hematomas. I had to stay in the hospital for 4 days because of the swelling, and was not able to walk for two weeks. My second was small and born early had vaginally no problem. When my doctor informed me that my 3rd was going to be a pound bigger than my first child I opted for csection because I was afraid baby would get stuck and it would be an emergency csection. I figured it was better to schedule one than have an emergency one. Dr agreed that it was the best option for me. So now I am having my 4th child, 2nd csection in a month. Once again baby is on the larger side and my doctor does not do vbacs anyway.

[asmith21488]

I liked knowing exactly when i was and am having mine....this notion that elective ections are cuz you want gour vjay jay to stay tight is not the only reason...im a single mom and kniwing when and what time helped to prepare childcare and pickup for my oldest...but if i had to go natural i would it just isnt my preference my biggest fear is tearing like crazy

[TA283]

I've had a vaginal. I hated it and it was horrendous and extremely painful. Afterward when I was being stitched up, the nurse gave me the maximum amount of lidocaine or whatever and I could still feel it. She thought I was pulling her leg at first. That was with an epidural.
I would still rather have vaginal. I expect to have a lot of problems with my cervix, and I know it will be horrendous again. I also know I didn't come out with a huge scar, take forever to recover, have to eternally wonder if I could accidentally hurt myself, worry about bleeding out, etc. In my opinion, if a woman is more worried about the "tightness" of her vagina (which is by far no issue for me) over making their baby as safe as possible and letting their body do what it is designed to do, they have serious body issues and self esteem issues.
Childbirth is not about sexual ability afterwards. It's not about mom being comfortable. It's not about whether the mother is afraid to shove out 8+ pounds of human through her most sensitive body part.
It's about baby being delivered as safely and normally as possible, with as few potential complications during AND after as possible.

[keaij]

I had an emergency csection with my oldest child due to her placenta slipping open and her blood pressure lowing, I had a great doctor who gave me a bikni cut no visable scar and my daughter was born in 15 mins. I know with this baby I might have to do it again. Me personally wouldnt of did it but due to the fact me and my daughter could of died I am thankful for c sections.

[kbbaby]

Just reading these comments has me afraid to go either way but I say which ever one gets tge lil munchkin out safe is fine with me. This is my first but I've seen noth sides my sister deliverd natural and was perfectly gine not in much pain after my aunt had a c section with twins n she was in a lot ofpain when shr got home n so was my step mom n it was only one baby I'd rather push yhen be cut any day

[asmith21488]

Ok i researched it but personally the only injuries ive seen or heard about to the baby have been through natural birth...i mean in my personal experience...birth id risky either way and theres no right or wrong on whats best for each person

[debbie4242014]

C sections are more risky to the baby because their chests aren't squeezed as they come through the vagina which results in wetter lungs and a potentially more difficult transition phase.

[asmith21488]

How is a csection more risky to a babys life than natural? Its more risky to the mother yes but not the baby. When have you heard of a baby getting harmed by a csection? I had a planned csection with my son because he was breeched and had a grsat experience with minimal pain and will have another with my daughter in april because they dont do vbacks. Even if they did id opt for the csection because my experience was so good my first. My body, my choice. Why risk my baby getting stuck for hours, dislocating a limb or extensive tearing? No ma'am ill have my csection thanks lol

[Veronica555]

There are pros and cons to both. I believe 30 percent of labor ends in emergency c section which is worse than when its planned ahead. There are risks involved with both ways. Some things that dont happen with c section that can happen from vaginal is tearing, never regaining same look to the vagina, difficulty or possibly not regaining elasticity,  incontinence,  losing sensation in sex because of permanent dammage to nerve endings... therr are many reasons why women would opt for an elective.  Just like every woman has her own reasons and opinions,  so do doctors,  yours may have thought it was stupid but others would agree otherwise. If you have a trusted doctor and you discuss your concerns he will tell you if he thinks its a good idea or not, that paired with whats important to you, thinking and research in your own time, women make their decisions. Something thats may not be an important enough reason to you, could be on important to another woman and sway her for an elective c section.  Its a choice youll have to live with for the rest of your life,  so if an elective c section allows you to safely deliver your baby and still manage to be happy with all those things which you find are benefits,  I don't see how its any different than choosing to deliver vaginally. Saying that it was meant to be that way, I can argue that cancer is just as natural but medicine and treatments they use are not. .. same with c section,  you can argue it wasn't meant to be that way but thank god for that option because mortality rstes have dropped drastically from what it was to now. Some women swear by c sections, some say theyll never do it again. And just as some may not understand why someone would opt for an elective c section,  others wouldnt understand why anyone would twke the risks involved with natural labor.  Epidural is also not the way it was meant to be... we live in modern times, a modern world... abortion was also not meant to be...

[beanieboppyboo]

My first born was an emergency c section ( after 6 days in latent labour) then 20 hrz after my waters broke I was up out of bed in the mornin out of hospital and then out shoppin the next day it was a traumaticlabour and now 8weeks away from 2nd baby due datw im petrified of a natural birth in case its as distressing as the first.although I do hav the option of a csection I dnt know either way. I can understand why some ppl wud b scared but havin been thru one the recovery isnt that bad.but it best to b aware of all aspects of labour.  Try not to worryurself and let things jus develop, gd luck x

[Three_n_1onTheWay]

It's been 7+ years since I had my daughter via c-section. And two before that. My town doesn't allow vbacs. Neither hospital will do it. My first was an emergency cesarean. When my mom was in labor with me, my head got stuck in the birth canal, 19 hours. I'm just scared that if they let me do a vbac, the same would happen. I know its major surgery, don't get me wrong, but I'd rather just go with it, because I don't want to go thru the same thing my mom did.

[lasilk]

In reality the vagina and pelvic floor can be "ruined" either way. If everything gose well I will be ecstatic if I can deliver vaginaly.

There are a great many reasons why women choose differently that have nothing to do with sex. Some women have heard horror stories about grade 4 tears (tears through the vagina into the rectum).  Not common but can be difficult to treat.

For others is can be a matter of decreasing pain and suffering they associate with vaginal delivery. There are many things we do that are not "natural" but are convineint are believed to shorten suffering whether it is true or not. The list is endless: antibiotics in uncomplicated ear infections, or during cold and flu like periods. Removal of simple lipomas not obstructing functionality. Removal of varicose veins in the absence of true valve incompetence. Removal of gallbladders in billiary dykinisia.  

The incidence of true elective c sections has been going down as more physician are trying to increase education and awareness. There has also been a generational shift in patients wanting less invasive birthing options. So the demand from patients has been subjectively decreasing as well.

None of the above applies to emergent, prior csection esp with vertical uterine incisions, breech presentation etc. Or women with colovaginal or other vaginal fistulas.

Hope that gives you some other reason why women request it.

[425tips]

Makes alot sense. I think thats dumb risking your life . I been watching c section videos incase it all goes bad ,and man that looks so painful to deal with after . I pray to god i have my baby natural way then being cut open . YEAH ITS TRUE HIS NOT A REAL MAN IF HE DOUSNT STAY AFTER !!!.

[wishes2891]

I've never opted for one but my guess is fear plays a very large roll in a lot of women's decision to go for the Csection. Child birth is scary even for those that have been through it and their are potential risks with both ways. Personally I don't think a person should be able to choose a Csection when it's not medically necessary but I can see why some would.

[ChasingDreams33]

I just think unless you need one for a lagit reason why do it is my question?  I just wanna hear some opinions and this isn't me knocking anything or being rude or inconsiderate in anyway just asking your opinions