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Pregnancy-poll poll In Cozymom`s poll she asked if some of us are `leaning toward` c-section as a birthing option. Have any of your doctors sugested that this is not just a last resort, but an actual CHOICE that you can make?
(Pregnancy poll by jeanette, 1528 days ago)
It's not a choice, it's just the safest way for some mothers/babies.
Yes, it is a choice. My doctor has allowed me to have a c-section even though there are other options available.


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Comments: 6

cko1522 (1526.3 days ago)
Gosh, there is a lot of judging going on with these comments. `Too scared to have a baby vaginally` `If its a choice, it totally should not be.` If one wants to have a c-section, then I say go for it. Just educate yourself on the risks and benefits. Its proven that a c-section is less stress on the baby per what I`ve read lately, and there could be a million reasons why someone might want one rather than a vaginal birth. Its a personal choice, what might not be right for you may be right for someone else.

nicolefeb08 (1527.1 days ago)
Why would anyone want a c section for no reason? Too scared to have a baby vaginally?

jeanette (1527.3 days ago)
I just read in a baby magazine that docs are doing pre-term elective c-sections to prevent stretch marks and pelvic relaxation. It`s obviously extreme, and I agree whith the magazine when they say it`s bad news.

mommymeg (1527.4 days ago)
where I live you can freely ask for an elective C-section. Never thought of `pelvic relaxation` After 3 kids and to many mental pictures later, thats got me down....good way to put it..lol..

leahs (1527.4 days ago)
I don`t know any dr`s in my area that allow elective c/sect. I always assumed it was for little starlets, but apparently alot of dr`s are allowing them.

cko1522 (1527.6 days ago)
My doctor told me that I can demand a C-section for any reason. Says some folks do it to avoid pelvic relaxation later in life...or simply to avoid the stresses of labor.



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