I've completed prenatal class, read a tonne of articles and books, asked for opinions and advice, and know that I'll be delivering in a hospital that encourages the "normal" birthing process. I feel prepared and ready for the challenge coming my way, but I've formed an opinion:
If it weren't so complicated to heal from, I'd choose a caesarean section.
(Cue fainting prenatal class teacher and my obstetrician.)
I swear, generations from now people will look back and say, "It was so barbaric back then! Women had to push babies out of their vaginas. Now we use precision lasers, cut the babies out and voila!" But for now, and probably for good reasons I'll admit, what's being encouraged is to give birth the "normal" way.
I think whatever method women give birth is "normal". Even though I'm aiming for a vaginal birth, I don't like that it's distinguished as natural whereas caesarean isn't. There are many reasons for women to opt for one or the other. Our bodies, our choices.
