Comments on: The Second Coming

By: mandy

mandy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:10:35 +0000

I think you do the best you can with the information that you have at the time.

If you’ve done your research and decided that this is the best option for your family, then it’s the one you should take. Heaven knows that when your little one arrives, there will be a million other things to think about.

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By: selena

selena — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:24:04 +0000

I had 3 csections (not by choice). my first two pregnancies were breech babies. we thought about doing the external turning but my water broke before that happened. of course with the third pregnancy, it was an automatic c-section even though she was head down. bottom line, yes i do feel like i missed out on the experience but overall it was nice being mentally prepared for the actual day when the babes came out. we were definitely much calmer and relaxed and they all came out with nice round heads

By: Melissa H

Melissa H — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:34:58 +0000

I had a C-section with my first and the docs office told me that I will be hard pressed to find a doc in the area that will do VBAC for a second. I don’t have any problems with having another c-section as long as I have a healthy baby in my arms as the outcome. There were a few family members who felt that I had ” missed out” because I wasn’t able to have a “completely natural” childbirth. But I figure that the goal is to have a healthy baby no matter how you get there. I certainly don’t feel as if I missed anything when I hold my daughter. So good luck with baby number two, however she comes.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:54:24 +0000

I have been quite vocal on these pages (and others) about being against *unnecessary* c-sections and skeptical of reasons for the rise in c-section rates.

But, SciFi dad, after reading about your wife’s experiences and this latest post, I believe you and your wife are making the best choice for yourselves–an *educated* choice. Not that it’s for me to say one way or another… When I get down to the core, those are my beliefs: Your birth, your way.

Or er, um, in this case, your wife’s birth…her way… with the partner and coach playing a meaningful role in the decision making process.

Do I feel that scheduled c-sections are often done out of fear rather than an educated choice? Yes. Do I believe that doctors, for whatever reason, are rushing women into giving birth, resulting in unnecessary c-sections? Absolutely. One day, I will put together the research I’ve been gleaning piece by piece for a fully researched article.

But… every birth is different, every case is different. And every woman deserves the right to make an educated choice.

Excellent series, SciFiDad!

Dawns last blog post..90 Minutes in the Morning

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:45:58 +0000

Scheduling a c-section for my second worked out well for me. I had second thoughts for a brief moment on my way into the O.R. and then I completely relaxed and came to peace with it when I realized that I was making the safest decision for myself and my family.

Best wishes!