Comments on: Christina Aguilera Puts Childbirth on Calendar

By: princessmebby

princessmebby — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:42:02 +0000

Elected C-sections or the injection of Pitocin so that birth is convenient for the doctor and the patient is madness. Women have to remember that your OB-GYN is a surgeon, and they enjoy surgery. Someone mentioned that the uterus must be taken out of the body in order for the surgeon to open the organ; that is true. Anytime skin is cut in the surgery room, an antibiotic is administered. There has been many correlation studies about mothers who have had antibiotics during birth and the presence of colic. Not only would a woman have to endure recovering from a C-section, they are also more likely to have a fussy, if not colicky baby.
I had my daughter 14 months ago in a birthing center; basically, I had no drugs and a vaginal delivery. After I gave birth, the only recovery I had was lochia flow. I had a beautiful birth and one I can actually remember; instead of being delirious, I was able to feel the natural hormones that are released during the pushing stage of labor. While I was waiting for the placenta, I was able to enjoy the new life that I was able to pull, on my own, to my stomach. When a woman elects to have a cesarean, the child is whisked away promptly after birth and the parents must wait until after the mother is sewn up to bask in the joy that is their new child. If someone is reading this and is pregnant, all I ask is explore other options before asking for an epidural, pitocin, or any kind of procedure that may put a damper on the miracle of birth. You quickly forget about the pain you endured and are more focused on the little piece of heaven you are holding in your hands.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:02:07 +0000

I completely understand why so many celebs are having scheduled c-sections. There’s so much interest in their pregnancies that the amount of paparrazzi around them is scary. It would be terrifying trying to deal with hundreds of flashes, packs of stranger jostling around you and crazy driving during labour. This way they have a little control and feel safer.

By: FlyingWildebeest

FlyingWildebeest — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:11:11 +0000

I had both of my kids the “old fashioned way”. My first took 16 hours, an epidural and episiotomy (kid got stuck and doc kept threatening to do a C-section). Second child from first contraction to birth took about 2 hours and 3 pushes. Doc was still in street clothes when I announced I was pushing the kid out NOW. Recovery from the second birth took less than 24 hours- felt fine the next day tho a little tired.

My experience was that C-section was only for cases when a vaginal birth would put both mother and child at risk.

Now it seems people schedule C-sections purely for convenience and to fit into their schedules. None of those unsightly and poorly timed water breaking moments.

By: Holy Terror

Holy Terror — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:08:04 +0000

I think Kelly Ripa had all C’s too. I know I would do it for vanity reasons! LOL I’m surprised how many mother’s we have here at Holy Candy-many of the screen names (and comments) don’t give a clue as to the sex of the author. Kudos to all of you, however you brought your little one’s into the world!

By: landis

landis — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:31:49 +0000

i wonder how the different stars had their children!
(ie c-section of other)

By: afurrica

afurrica — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:35:50 +0000

If you google “elective c-section,” you’ll find that a rising number of women and doctors are choosing c-sections for non-medical reasons.

By: Mojo

Mojo — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:29:57 +0000

no doubt, including all other potential complications from surgery.

By: midevil

midevil — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:08:12 +0000

Ah, ok, thanks for clearing that up. I had no idea where the saying came from.

I had trouble with ripped stitches in the cooch after the vaginal intro of the Spawn, but I didn’t get any percs! Those bastards! Course, I was breast feeding and really, maybe I didn’t need percs, maybe. I imagine with the c-section, chances of infection for the mother are much higher, no?

By: bluehawaii

bluehawaii — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 02:34:42 +0000

Mojo,

I’m with ya’.

Natural birth=fast recovery.

By: Mojo

Mojo — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:05:33 +0000

hey: why doesn’t anybody ever think about the fact that after a vaginal birth you only have to recover from a natural act and get used to having a newborn dependent on you, but with a c-section, you also get to recover from MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY. Seriously, if it is not necessary for the health of the mother and baby, why elect to have it?
btw, I love you, Candy.