As women, we all know that giving birth naturally, with no medicine or intervention, is the best for every baby ever, no matter the circumstances.
We’ve read the books, watched the documentaries and listened to the podcasts. All of them.
If the world has not already convinced you of this fact, I want to share with you a few reasons why I believe c-sections are a horrible idea and you should never, ever allow a doctor to perform one.
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5 Reasons You Should NEVER Have A C-Section
1. You REALLY want stitches in your girl parts.
The ripping and tearing of your perineum as you squeeze a set of human shoulders out of your body is an idea that delights you. Who doesn’t want to feel the notorious ‘ring of fire’? And a needle in your vagina? You can’t pass that up.
You’ve already stocked up on ice packs and gallons of witch hazel anyway and you don’t want it to go to waste. That’s just good sense.
2. The safety of your baby isn’t all that important.
What is much more important than the safety of your baby that needs to be born via cesarean for one reason or another, is your ability to stand tall and tell people you did it the right way. The natural way and the best way.
Who cares if your baby is butt down and couldn’t possibly make its way out of your birth canal, you do not need a c-section.
3. You love doing kegels.
With a c-section, you’ll have no reason to keep up with 20 reps a day because your vag will stay completely in tact. Kegels are an exercise you love doing and just do no want to remove it from your daily routine.
4. Your uterus contracting every 90 seconds sounds like fun.
You’ve heard the horror stories of the incredible, breath-taking pain that is natural labor and you really want to experience that type of hurt for yourself.
You don’t think it could possibly be as bad as the lady that described it as, “the worst menstrual cramp you’ve ever had combined with someone stabbing you in the stomach.” Surely it doesn’t hurt that bad. And ya’ know what, even if it does, you’re cool with pain. You can take it.
5. Delivery in under an hour isn’t long enough.
Doesn’t it seem like a waste to go through 9 months of pregnancy for the baby to come out so dang fast? It should take much more time. You really want this whole thing to stretch out for as long as possible. Even if it takes DAYS of cramping and laboring.
Cesareans are just way too simple. A few cuts and tugs and the baby is born. Too easy!
But for those that don’t want to listen to me…
For those that don’t listen to me and go onto have a c-section anyway, make sure you take a look at C-Panty (the one thing I wish I would have had after my two c-sections).
It’s special underwear for you after surgery that helps reduce itching, protects the incision and uses compression to reduce swelling. Absolutely genius.
Wait, did I just admit to have two c-sections?
Yes, you read that right, I’ve had two c-sections of my own (that’s me above). Even though it was not my first choice and I was sad to not be laboring the way I thought I would, I’d have 100 c-sections for my precious babies.
I want every mama who is having a c-section to know it’s ok to not do it the “natural” way. What is most natural, is a healthy baby and a healthy mom!
And hey, you might even get a few benefits, like no stitches in your girl parts. š
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Read More:
- 11 Things No One Tells You About C-Sections
- Moms, It’s OK To Grieve Your C-Section
- How I Got All This Cute Baby Gear for Free!
- C-Sections: The Easy Way Out
Liz is a just a mom trying to keep it real about how little she sleeps, how often she gets puked on and how much she loves them. You can find her here every day writing about real-mom moments.
Trish wagner says
Yes ive had two and my scars are perfect. The doctors cut both exactly. The same and u cant even notice. Them love my delivery. Docs just liove u
Jo Ann says
This is BS. I had reach baby. No way should a woman have to endure a painful birth like that. Risk the life of mother and baby. Furthermore I had w/o c-sections, both of my babies were very calm babies, they did not experience trauma of the birth canal. I already had an incision, the doc went in through that same incision. It was fine, it took the same amount of time to recover plus your tummy goes flat quicker. I went home in jeans that I wore prior to pregnancy.
Liz says
Holy cow! I don’t think a couple of women recognize sarcasm when they see it! This was meant as something of a joke and support for women who need to deliver via c-section! I have been delivered both naturally and via c-section and am glad -two of those c-section babies would have never lived thru a natural birth. We also have a grandchild who would never have been born alive if not for a c-section. Sometimes it’s a choice between life and death, not aesthetics or comfort for mom!
Rayanna Clukey says
Thank you. Just thank you. I really needed this today. It seems like every time I say “Yes, I had a c-section”, the person gives me the “easy way” look. I know you c-section mommas know what I mean. Even one of the doctors that was discussing options with me (breech baby) was appalled that I leaned towards a c-section as appossed to a “turning”. Talk about a guilt trip. Im thankful every day that my baby is ALIVE and HEALTHY, that’s the only thing that should matter. You should never feel ashamed or like less of a mom because you had a c-section. šā¤ļø
Heather Robinson says
What the actual F??? First of all, I have never had a baby. So let’s just put that right out there, in case anyone wants to ask how my vag is. Second, the HEALTH and SAFETY of the baby and mom are what matters most! What? Are you vaginal birthing moms that effin self conscious of your naughty bits that you have to trash women who had to or decided to have a c-section? Once that baby is in your arms, it doesn’t matter how long you pushed, how many drugs you had or if your “kegels” are still in tact! You’re all going to be raising these babies for years and years to come. So for ANY of you moms out there who had a c-section, please know there are childless women everywhere who are ready to raise our middle fingers to this douche bag’s opinions and if anyone else has the same opinion of the writer of this crap article, I have an extra middle finger for you too!!!
Susan says
I think your sarcasm is broken. She was saying C-sections are not bad! Jeeze…get a grip.
Malina says
Wow. Just wow.
Mimi says
This was meant to be sarcastic in support of C sections š¤¦āāļø
Liz says
Sometimes c sections are needed for a baby to be born alive. My son had his cord rappednaround his neck 3 times born blue had I tried giving birth he would have died. Don’t say never cause there is always a reason to do something. Good reasons.
Shelly says
This. Is. Awesome!
Momma of 2 c-sections here! So refreshing to read a real opinion. Thank you for validating common sense!!! We can just rock on with our in-tact lady parts. šā¤ļø
Tanja says
I read your article and I don’t think you should be promoting a c- section like a better option to have a baby!
Every baby is different and so is every birth. Whatever is neccessary to have a healthy mom and baby is what’s important.
I find your article to be very one sided. You don’t state any of the reasons a c-section might be a bad idea, besides the obvious scars and not being able to hold your baby.
The epidural is not great for a baby,
The birth through the birth canal provides your baby with a lifelong immune system and it good for the baby’s lungs, and so forth.
I certainly don’t want you to feel bad because you had a c-section, but reading your article might talk someone into having one, even when not needed. And it is a fact that in normal cases with healthy babies natural birth is healthier for the baby.
Just My Opinion says
I held my baby just fine after a c-section, where are you getting that idea?
Alex says
Me too…
We got at home after 3 days and I started with the first bath I gave to my baby without any problem.
Btw I didnt ask for any help from no one. When my baby’s grandparents would come they would just enjoy the baby.
After a week I was running up and downstairs.lol
Kristen Nations says
She was talking about immediately after birth. Not later.
Lisa says
I have had four c-secs. The first because my son was stuck for 21 hours so the doc told me it was the only option for both of us to live basically, I had the other 3 because there is way more risk of having VBAC and your scar tissues tearing while laboring. All of my littles are happy and healthy as am I. I agree that sometimes they are completely nessecary, but I also think that is mom’s that did have them done shouldn’t be criticized for potentially saving our child’s life even possibly our own. Oh I also got to hold 2/4littles right away my first had to have o2 right away from being stuck for so long, and my last asperated miconium ( also fr being stuck) so he had to be taken to the NICU right away.
NICOLE says
Actually the fact that viginal birth is supposed to provide a life of great immuntiy is bullshit i know mamy many ppl that gave birth naturally and breast fed and their children r riddled with allergies ….i agree with the article i baby birn alive no matter how the child is delivered is the most important thing all 3 of my babies and myself woukd be dead if i refused a csection
Just My Opinion says
GREAT ARTICLE! I had my first child C-section, second & third children vaginal or “V-backs” as they call them, and my fourth and last child C-section. Yes, we would all like to be able to give birth naturally, no one likes to have surgery and yes, it is a let down. But with that said, it is what it is and you take it as it happens, we aren’t guaranteed how things will unfold. Stay blessed <3
Marie says
C-sections are rough. I had my fourth and final child via c-section and never want to go through that again. I will have to say I prefer vaginal delivery lol. Not everyone gets stitches from having a vaginal birth (I didn’t). It was a faster and less painful recovery for me personally. Having my tubes tied definitely exacerbated my pain levels after a csection though. Sometimes you don’t have a choice to not have a csection. My son was breech and I didn’t want them to turn him, because that could result in an emergency csection. This is just my personal experience; not judging anyone for doing what they thought was the best option.
Steph says
THANK YOU.
I’ve had 3 C-sections, all different, all awful, all medically necessary:
One, emergency after 3 hours of PUSHING
Two, scheduled, but required general anesthesia
Three, scheduled and awake, but spinal wore off before surgery completion.
I’m tired of feeling inadequate for making it through childbirth alive, thanks to modern medicine. Again, THANK YOU.
Teri Schmidt says
My last pregnancy was twins. The doctor determined the baby to be born second was traverse breech AND larger than his twin. Natural birth would have put us into an emergency situation. I’m glad I had a c-section. I gave birth to two healthy, full term boys. The first born weighed in at 6# 2oz & the transverse breech boy weighed in at 6# 15oz.
Toni gatrell says
Is there something wrong with you!
Not all babies are able to come out the natural way, and the baby’s health is at risk including death. Are you crazy! I was losing my life and my daughter had no fluid for 47 hours, r u telling me you’d let me and her die. Disgusting. The procedure is there to save lives not take them. Open your mind a bit dear
Malina says
Didn’t sense the sarcasm in the article? She’s actually saying there is nothing wrong at all with c-sections if you read it with some humour š
Jeanine says
I had one c-s, and one vbac. While I get your points above and agree that a c-s is a fine way to birth as obviously I had one child this way, my vbac was safe, and so much easier than my c-s was ever going to be because I was put under general anesthesia for an emergency c-s, and was so sick from the surgery. I had to really fight for that vbac, and change doctors who knew what to do and supported vbac., but it was worth avoiding a c-s for sure. Btw, with my vbac I did not tear, not all women tear and need stitches. I don’t think one birth is necessarily better than the other, however; my vbac was a lot easier. More women should have more options on how they would like to birth.
Cheryl says
Thanks for posting this!!! I am a mother because of c-section. After 21 hours of labour, my boy was āsunny side upā with the cord wrapped around his neck and there was no other option but a c-section…just because he came out of me through a different hole doesnāt mean I didnāt give birth to him!!š
Malina says
I had a natural birth and felt very empowered by it. I was fortunate to have things go very well, even though I did feel all the labour pains. They are part of it! I also had a good recovery physically, even though I was completely overwhelmed with being a new mom. That being said, I understand many women feel some level of inadequacy if they planned for a natural birth but had to get a c-section instead. This article is for the ladies who performed the amazing feat of giving birth at a time when we have so many tools to keep mama and babe safe and healthy. We are amazing creatures, mamas!
Christina Brown says
I had an emergency c-section, because the day I went in labor, I had meconium (spelling?) coming out, and she was feet first. They gave me a spinal tap, then proceeded with the c-section. The anesthesiologists gave me a mild sedative to help me relax, which actually put me to sleep. My SO was in the room thankfully. By my understanding, they cut me the usual way, then as they were trying to get my daughter out, my body had a contraction, and her head got stuck! So, while insde me, they cut upwards so to get my baby out. My body has never returned back to normal.
Ashleigh says
Ok this is funny
I waa about to be royally pissed lol until I read the sarcasm. It seems like everything in parenthood in particuoar the early days is so fraught with whats best. At the end of the day there is no universal best thanks for making this topic a little less judgy.
Momma says
Iām sorry you feel judged about your own birth story – that isnāt fair. But I donāt think making natural birth look small, unthinkable and like a ridiculous choice solves this, even if it makes you feel better or causes a few people to have a laugh. Itās not fair when you did not go through it yourself and do not know what itās about. Why canāt we all just have respect for each other as extremely powerful women who achieved so much with our bodies? Natural birth is an amazing, empowering, fulfilling experience and I would choose it again and again if I have the choice. Please donāt belittle it and speak so strongly about it as if you have authority to do so. Therein Iām not saying anything about c-sections as I did not experience one myself.
Kristen Nations says
Exactly. Obviously people are not going to choose a c section unless they have to but to act like a vaginal birth is bad is ridiculous.
Debbie says
I had both my boys by c section. First one was baby too big and.labor was not progressing. Second was at the time the belief was big baby first time so second would be as big of bigger. I don’t feel I missed one thing and have healthy children to prove it.
Hayley says
š I also had grand ideas of Doug it naturally until my water broke, I was induced 12 hours later only to find out after four hours of contractions baby was breach! Emergency C section for the win!!! Word of warning though I took a couple of weeks to recover physically though the next one 3 years later was a breeze possibly as I didnāt have to go through all the pre C drama of the 1st round!
Brianna says
I had to do a c section because my son was stuck dead inside me . so fuck what anyone say you do what you think is best. If I didnt. #2 can fuck off and who ever agrees to this god rest on ur soul.UR BABYS HEALTH IS MORE IMPORTANT THEN YOUR DAMN BODY. MY SON DIED INSIDE ME FPR 6 MINS BEFPRE WE DID C SECTIIN AND I THANK GOD WE DID IT THE RIGHT WAY . fucking retards there is NO RIGHT WAY . THE RIGHT WAY IS WHAT EVER YOU THINK IS BEST DONT LISTEN TO THIS BULLSHIT PEOPLE WHO MADE THIS
Liz Nieman says
So I’m guessing you didn’t read the article, huh?
Markia says
Well, I wouldn’t be here if c-sections weren’t available neither would my older sister or my Ma for that matter. My older sister was an emergency and to save pain, grief and risk to baby I was a planned c-section.
I had my kids vaginally it was pretty basic and straight forward. My poor sister her 1st child’s labour was completely different it was something straight out of hell, I was there from the first little labour pain to the delivery via direction of my 10lb niece. I wouldn’t wish that physical pain, exhaustion, emotional stress and trauma on my worst enemy. It wasn’t just traumatic for her there was the stress and physical trauma on my poor niece and trauma for the rest of us.
My nephewās planned c-section was a walk in the park and damn he had one nice looking head and not a mark on him. He also fed and perked up with in the hour, my niece on the other hand took a lot longer. Being squeeze for days against a bony structure doesn’t do any good for babies. It would be like trying to stuff a full grown man through a kitty cat door, just ain’t going to physically happen
Jess says
Personally, I had a v-birth nearly 10 years ago. It tore 360 my muscle lining, and yes that means my clit too. My child’d head was too large, and was stuck in the canal for over 2 hours. The doctor was going to cut me up but told me to push one more time…. and that’s when I heard myself RIP… unfortunately because of the amount of blood. My doctor was unable to stitch me back correctly having patches of open wounds. I was hospitalized for a week. Because of the pain from peeing I just didn’t, causing a uti that stopped my period for 4 months. The pain I felt for years (5 to 7 years) because of the open wounds, healing, scabbing, ripping, like a viscous cycle. Has traumatized me to no extant. The pain from childbirth was nothing compared the the nightmare afterwards.
After I delivered my doctor looked at me and said, you were right you should have had a c-section.
Mary-Ellen says
If I didnāt have a C-section my daughter would have died!!!! So YES I had a C-section!!!! Donāt tell people NOT to have one!!! Are you a damn doctor?????
Sharon Wrachford says
With my son I waS n Labor for 5 days, 3 were induced. I was later told by someone that I didnt really give birth to him. Are you kidding me, If you need one c section is the way to go.
Caitlin says
From the moment I saw the headline of this article I was pissed š . This is the most ridiculous article anyone could post. I have had 3 C-sections. Had I not had them the way that I did I wouldnt have any children. My first C-section saved my first baby’s life. The second two had to happen because of the first and was the absolute safest way to deliver my babies. Had I gone with a VBAC I could have not only done harm to myself but also my baby. I think is full of bad information and scare tactics. Shame on the Author and shame on the magazine and or website posting and publishing it. š”š”š”
Cindy says
I have had two natural births and one c section. I healed better after my c section than my two natural. Your article is invalid.
Lisa says
I have had one of each. Vag baby was 9.12 cracked my tail bone. They took her out with forceps and ripped skin off above her eye and cheek. She is 18 and still has a scare.
Second child was 10.6 sunny side up. Thank god for C-sections. I would have never been the same if he was delivered vaginal. I would definitely recommend C-section to anyone. I have an incision you canāt even see. No complications. My tail bone still hurts if I sit too long from first child.
Healthy baby and healthy mom is all that matters.
Kirsten Wilde says
I would have lost my Sons. My 4 C-sections were the only way to give give birth to my healthy Children, otherwise each one of them or myself would have died.
Lex says
I understand the sarcasm but this is the dumbest thing Iāve ever read. š
Mike says
C section causes ibs, causes psoas tightness, causes neck shoulder issues and includes carpal tunnel, causes PTSD…. thereās more due to this scar tissue..
seema says
C section causes ibs, causes psoas tightness, causes neck shoulder issues and includes carpal tunnel, causes PTSDā¦. thereās more due to this scar tissue.. pediatrician near me