QuestionHi,
I'm also having twins. I'm 36 weeks and I have planned a csection for 3 weeks from now, if something happens sooner, my doctor has said ok to a csection. My baby girls are both head down and some of my friends are being really push about a natural birth. My doctors said it would be fine but I dont want to.
Why are people so against me? They are my babies.
I am well read on the subject. I've taken classes I've joined a multiples group but I'm getting pretty tired of the natural birth pushers.
thank you
AnswerHello Ashley,
I too had a c-section. I honestly at the beginning wanted one, but then as the babies came later on I decided I didn't. Sadly, I got sick and had to have a c-section in order to save all three of us.
I wish I could have had a natural birth. Recovering from the c-section wasn't all that easy. I was sore for months and couldn't get out of bed. I don't remember the birth at all even though I was supposed to be awake. I have a scar now, and when you have a c-section, your stomach, no matter how much weight your lose, will never be the same again because the skin and muscles get stretched during the surgery.
That being said, I do think it should be up to the woman and what she's most comfortable with. I mean, natural birth is definately better for you and the babies, and is less risky than a c-section, but, like I said, it's your decision. What matters most is that you and the babies come out of it okay.
I think you should be what you feel is best and is most comforatble for you. If you are aware of the risks and you know what to expect, then you are well-informed and that should be all that your friends need to know. It's really just a personal preference. My doctor wasn't pushing for the c-section at all. She wanted me to have a vaginal birth. I will admit this- I was scared of vaginal birth, but I hear it's easier than a c-section. So, I wanted the c-section. Now that I've had my babies, I wish I could have had a vaginal birth, because I kind of feel cheated. It's just one of those things you don't think about until later.
Just do what feels best for you, and tell your friends that it is your choice, and that as long as you and the babies come out okay, that should be all they need to worry about.
Good luck with your babies! I'm sure you'll be fine, whatever way you give birth. Take care! :)
~Andrea
