Archive for the ‘Regretting a cesarean’ Category

Prime, real-life example illustrating documented risks of scheduled births

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Just another example of an unnecessary cesarean.  This is one woman's story illustrating the risks identified in studies I've posted on the respiratory issues that can occur when babies are born, before they are ready, via scheduled cesareans or induced vaginal births. This post is shared with permission and I ...

Repeat cesarean ends in hysterectomy

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

I just read this post and it breaks my heart...

The emotional & physical pain that cesareans cause

Monday, February 25th, 2008

This is a sad post I'm sharing with permission from a new member of the ICAN email support group.  I'm hoping this post will inspire that person who is 'on the fence' between VBAC and repeat cesarean to make the extra effort and fight for that VBAC rather than mourn ...

Regretting a repeat cesarean section

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

I came across this post and it broke my heart.  The author is an L&D nurse who opted for a repeat cesarean and is now regretting the decision. She says: "I get several hits from people looking into VBAC and I guess my point is this: Go for the VBAC! Especially ...