Ladies: Natural birth or caesarian section?

[VictriX]

My mother has a CS, and that is the one l gave my voice to. I'm not a child-lover and, moreover, one who suffers from variuos health and mental problems. I'm not going to have a child. But I think CSs are less risky. That's why it was my choice in the poll.

[Dandelion]

I love children but I find pregnancy as a wholeto be a horrifying process.

Isn't C-section supposed to be more painful afterwards during recovery?

I would support natural birth (w/help of drugs) over induced c-section.

My mother birthed me naturally without the help of drugs. I know her to have a high pain tolerance. Such a heroine.

[Queen B]

Natural birth unless there is risk/health problems.

[Meina]

My first I had in hospital. I didn't know any better. It was heavily managed unnecessarily. There was no need. I was not high-risk. I was bullied into medications and pain relief that I didn't need.

For my second I had a mother-daughter team of midwives. I had her at home, in a tub of water without pain meds. It scared me at first but I have never felt so strong and capable before. She was born so quick, and perfectly healthy. Soon after she was born we were curled up in our own sheets, in our own bed. It was bliss in comparison.

[Cloudberry]

I definitely prefer natural birth over C-section. The latter should be considered only if there's a necessity for it.

Reasons why I prefer it natural:
- it's natural. Enough said.
- baby comes into contact with different bacteria while passing birth canal and it's good for baby's immune system (thus less allergies etc);
- passing birth canal helps to squeeze extra fluid from baby's lungs and clear them after being delivered, thus less respiratory problems.
- being able to breastfeed immediately after birth;
- quicker recovery time;
- the experience itself.

[Bobby Martnen]

If she is married, it should be her husband's decision.

If she is pregnant out of wedlock, it should be her father's decision.

[StevenTylerAerosmith]

c section is a trash birth technique for trash women

[Meiv]

C -section is the best way.Nearly 0% injuries for the baby and the mother.We are not in the stone age anymore.StevenTylorAerosmith, you’re talking nonsense.

[Regnera]

I didn't vote,but if natural birth is not very painful I'll vote it

[nittionia]

I've had pain worse than childbirth in my life... but I would just do what my doctor recommends. I don't know the pros and cons of each option but I'm open to either.