This month is Cesarean Awareness Month.  Did you know there is actually an organization called International Cesarean Awareness Network? If you didn’t, you’re not alone because I just learned about it too.  This organization’s purpose is to:

• to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education
• support cesarean recovery, and 
• advocate for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). 

In this episode, I shared my c-section story.  I had a planned c-section and fortunately, all went smoothly and almost exactly as written for our birth plan.  I was a candidate for planned c-section from early on because of a previous open abdominal surgery to remove several fibroids.  My story includes: my health leading up to the motherhood, my cesarean experience, and how long it took me to bounce back.

After having this experience, I realized that I hadn't actually heard anyone's birth story.  I only heard about the pain from an epidural.  On tv shows (sitcoms) and movies, having the baby at the hospital leaves out a ton of detail too!  If you had a cesarean, write to us and share your thoughts!

Something I didn't know is that according to researchers, 50% of cesareans could be safely prevented.  Did you feel pressure to do a cesarean?  Was a cesarean what you wanted?  Did you have enough information?  Was you c-section elective?  Did you have to change doctors?  Were you scared to have a c-section?

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Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with International Cesarean Awareness Network.  When making a decision, please seek advice from medical professionals.  I am only sharing my experience and not giving any advice.

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