Not taking the risks of c section into consideration. Why is it better for baby to be pushed out?

There doesnt seem to be any difinate evidence.

I'm due to split a lot because of a medical condition. It's a definate. I'm wondering if it's worth all the fuss when a baby can be taken out so quickly and easily with a C. I mean, I dont mind the recovery...But I dont want to be left with 100s of stiches down below...I've already had one op down there and look likea dogs bum...

I've been going around and around in my mind and shed a few tears and cant make up my mind.
And if I take the eay way for mummy does that make me a bad person?...oh cripes, sucha decision. Doctor doesnt understand - he just says - ahhwe'll see...

you are not a bad person for having a c section. if you have a condition that will cause you pain and wounds and a c section is suggested to you, or you feel would be better for you- what is wrong with that? Both my brother and I are c section babies and there is no difference between us and anyone natural birth baby. i think its really silly that there is so much guilt on a mom to be about having a c section. i dont nec agree with electing to have one just because, but if you have a valid reason esp a medical one, i really think there is nothing to feel bad about.

thanks. I guess I just worry because it would be possible for a regular birth - I can have epidurals etc and be stitched up....but it just sounds a bit of a pallava when I could just pop in, cut and pop! Out comes baby.
One doc even suggested I have a regualr birth - she said I would cut (actually she didnt say cut she actually made a nasty cutting sound with her mouth...which was slightly off-putting) but said "hey, you can have an epidural.."...like that was all there was to worry about - the pain. I also worry about what will be left afterwards.

I dunno...you're right there is guilt attached...it's daft!

Don't see c section as the easier option. Takes weeks to recover and you will still have sutures then. I would not put my body through a major op if I did not have to. But you should not feel guilty if that is the better option for you and your baby.

There is evidence that the hormones releaced during labour stimulate the baby to breath. Some studies show that babies born by c-section are more likely to have breathing problems. I've to decide what way to go with my next one. I'll be offered a c-section as I had an emergency one before and, while I've not decided one way or the other (ages away yet!), if I choose a c-section I'll insist on waiting until I go into labour first.

oh i didnt know this was an option...so this might also encourage the breast milk? hmpp...something to consider here. Thanks.

I would never say you're a bad/weak/selfish person for opting for a c-section.
I mean. You have a medical condition and I can fully understand your point of view.
I was chatting to a midwife the other day and she was telling me these days both ways have their pros and cons.
For example a c-section is a major abdominal surgery. It takes weeks to recover.
With vaginal birth women don't always go back 100% to what they were like before hand... you know.. down there. Sometimes they only go back about 80%. There's always that risk.
She told me she's seen very little difference in the health of the babies born either way. The only thing is that with vaginal birth the baby starts breathing on their own whereas with a c-section they sometimes need a hand. It's got to do with them being pushed through the birth canal. That apparently does something. I can't remember.

I think vaginal birth pushed all the fluid out of their lungs, so once they are born they take a huge breath in expanding their lungs,
C section babies usually have to be suctioned and have alot of fluid and can also be a bit more dopey with the drugs.

Aaaah thank you hypnorm for putting into words exactly what I was struggling with lol

yeah, the fluid thing is right. v-birth pushes it out which is why c-section babies can sometimes be left coughing up red/brown stuff and scaring the begeezus out of their mummies. my aunties had 7 babies and she prefers v-birth coz of the recovery from c-section for mum and baby, but if you have a real medical reason you deff. shuldnt feel guilty! you need to be as happy and healthy as possible to be a good mummy to the new baby