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

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 thank Brandy for sharing her [...]

May 20th, 2008 | Category: Birth stories, Cesarean section, Hospital birth, Infant Outcomes, Post Dates/Overdue, Regretting a cesarean | One comment

Repeat cesarean ends in hysterectomy

I just read this post and it breaks my heart…

March 8th, 2008 | Category: Birth stories, Hysterectomy, Regretting a cesarean, Repeat Cesarean | One comment

The emotional & physical pain that cesareans cause

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 yet another cesarean.

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February 25th, 2008 | Category: Birth stories, Cesarean section, Grief, Hospital birth, Pain, Regretting a cesarean, Repeat Cesarean | 2 comments

Regretting a repeat cesarean section

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 if you have delivered [...]

January 29th, 2008 | Category: Cesarean section, Pain, Post Partum Depression, Regretting a cesarean, Repeat Cesarean, VBAC | One comment