If someone wants to have a Repeat C-Section then that's their choice. I'm not going to preach the benefits of a VBAC for mother and Baby, I'm not going to tell them about all the risks associated with C-Sections... I mean, it's up to every person to make the decisions that they think are best for them and their family. But I get REALLY annoyed when people post completely ignorant statements about VBAC's. On another site (I wont say which, but it's a VBAC support group) I read a post about people who were planning repeat C-Sections and saying some things that were crazy. "I talked to my Dr and I'm doing a RCS because he told me about the risks " ...Really? Because the risk to mother and baby are much higher with a RCS. "I have other chidlren at home, and don't want to risk a vaginal birth because I want to be there for them if something went wrong." Again, the risks are higher for a RCS than a Vbac... "Oh, the recovery is longer for VBAC." Actually, it's shorter. The same as any vaginal birth. And I have another child at home that I want to be able to hold and play with... I can't do that while caring for a newborn AND recovering from major surgery... And, finally, "I won't feel any less of a woman for not choosing VBAC, so I'm doing a RCS." That's great! Good for you! But it's not about "feeling like a woman" it's about what I think is best for my baby and my family, it has nothing to do with my own personal needs.
I mean... I will ALWAYS do what I think is best for my children and my family. If it comes down to me needing another C-Section for a medical reason, then yes I will get one. I just get annoyed with ignorant statements like these that imply that I am being a horrible person because I want to have a VBAC. I just wish people would do their research before spouting out things like this. If you're planning on having a Repeat C-Section it's all fine and dandy. I'm not putting RCS down... for some people that is the best option, and that's fine. I'm just annoyed with people who judge VBACs without even knowing what they're talking about.
If anything, though, these statements have probably pushed me into wanting a VBAC even more. So I guess there is one upside. lol.
/end rant*
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