Friday, April 10, 2009
Cesarean Awareness Month
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. I am very, very grateful for cesareans because otherwise Lilly might not be with us now. However, it is major abdominal surgery and should not be approached lightly. I had approached Lilly's birth planning on using as little medical intervention as possible. We took classes with a wonderful doula who works out of Shakti Ma Yoga Studio. We ended up needing almost every medical intervention! Again, I am grateful it was there for me and for my baby. My midwife was amazing and calm. My surgeon was respectful and sweet. (and amazing...I barely have a scar!) I hope that if we are blessed with more children that I will be able to VBAC, and do so without fear. I also hope that one day I will be able to write about my experience. For now, I will bring awareness to people. Peace and love...Melanie
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How very true! We were also planning a natural birth with as little intervention as possible, but with an 11+ lb baby and me being only 5'3" (and other factors), my physician decided that it was the best route. My doula reminded us that if it weren't for c-section, myself and my baby boy would most likely have just been statistics. It should not be used routinely or as a convenient way to give birth though, I am totally with you on that!
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