Emotional Recovery After a C Section

Much has been written about the physical recovery period after a cesarean section. For some women, the emotional recovery after the c section takes much longer. This is especially true in emergency situations where the natural flow of the labor was quickly lost to the hurried atmosphere of the operating room. Just as with every aspect of pregnancy and birth, each woman has a unique experience after a c section. Many are able to move on and aren’t emotionally scarred from the experience. These women tend to view the c section as a necessary evil and don’t mourn the loss … Continue reading

How Common is Uterine Rupture?

I have heard countless women say online that their doctors don’t recommend VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) due to the risk of uterine rupture. In fact, every single woman I know in real life who had one c section was told the same thing by their physicians. This made me wonder how common is a uterine rupture? What is the real risk? Is this a big risk after one c section or a scare tactic? So I decided to do a bit of research. The language used by doctors certainly sounds scary. I’ve had friends told that if they attempt … Continue reading

When Your Uterus is Deformed

I’ve had three very successful homebirths, but my fourth baby was breech and all efforts to turn him failed. Going in for a c-section was a little frightening to me, but I was grateful for the life-saving alternative. Little Benjamin was delivered quickly and whisked away to get cleaned up, and while I oh, so gracefully, reclined on the operating table, numb from the chest down, my doctor proceeded to finish up with me. “Did you know you have a heart-shaped uterus?” she asked me. When I replied that I’d had no idea, she explained to me that I have … Continue reading