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First time pregnancy here, pregnant with mono di twin girls 🥰 I've been noticing this debate between vaginal birth's and C-section's. I'm seeing that a lot of people only see vaginal births as natural and not C-section's. I personally see them both as natural births. I'm scheduled for a C-section but may have a vaginal one just depending on which way the babies are turned. My husband and MIL wants me to deliver vaginally and I'm like I just want my babies to get here safely regardless.
Is it just me or are people too damn invested in vaginal deliveries? All respectful opinions welcomed!
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I really don't think it should matter how a baby gets here as long as they're safe and healthy. The thing that winds me up is 'c section is the easy way out' - I never wanted a c section but being in labour for 48 hours and not progressing enough and it turning into a c section wasn't the easy way out 😬 but yeah in short I do think that people are too damn invested in vaginal deliveries.
I really don’t think it’s anyone’s business outside your own how you choose to give birth. If you want a c-section, get a c-section! If you want vaginal, try for vaginal!
I tried for a vaginal birth for 72 hours before I had a c-section. I had a few things going on medically that required an induction and I didn’t progress. Those things are more likely to happen again if I go through another pregnancy. If that is the case, I will definitely choose a c-section.
I had a c-section with my mono-di twins. I would have chosen differently if I had the chance, but their safety was at risk and I had to deliver at 34 weeks. Healthy mom and babies are all that matters. Everyone else and their opinions can fuck off
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