"I LOVED MY C-SECTION!"

Ok, really? have we (society as a whole) really become that calloused? That statement was the statement I heard a mother tell another one that was in labor. As soon as she stated that two other mothers chimed in and agreed that they too loved their c-sections and wouldn't give birth any other way. Um, wow. Where do I begin with that one. While I am glad that everything turned out fine for them I have to remind you that a c-section is NOT the norm. It is a MAJOR abdominal surgery with associated risks. I do understand, as most women do, that sometimes a c-section IS necessary. But did you know that only 15% of c-sections done in the US are actually warranted?

http://www.childbirth.org/section/risks.html

http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10271

A Man's Guide to Homebirth

http://www.drmomma.org/2010/08/mans-guide-to-homebirth.html