Having a c-section is not for everyone and in my humble opinion I think it’s a procedure that should be left for those who truly need it medically, that includes women who have severe Tokophobia or fear of childbirth.
On the other hand, those considering an elective c-section for convenience or timetable reasons would not be good candidates in my mind. Read more »
Having a c-section is major abdominal surgery and any time surgery is performed there could be potential complications. Fortunately the c-section procedure itself is one of the safest surgeries performed so if you are relatively healthy and have had a pretty good pregnancy there’s no reason you can’t have a healthy, happy c-section.
But if you’re getting anxious and want to do everything you can to ensure the safest, healthiest and happiest c-section possible, here are some things that you might want to think about first:
Elizabeth McGee has researched, written about and coached women on the topic of C-Sections. Her interests are supporting and helping women understand the risks, make informed decisions and recovery quickly from their c-section surgery. She is also the author of the popular ebook "Worry Free C-Section".
