I subscribe to many blogs. As someone posts, their blog pops up in my e-mail and I am instantly privy to the blogger’s latest post. I applaud bloggers for being open, honest, and straightforward in their views, yet, I often struggle with opposing viewpoints.
Sitting side by side in my e-mail today were two opposing blog entries. One explored pro-natural birth, one pro-elective c-section. I know I have written on this topic before, but, I will continue to preach on. It was amazingly disconcerting to me that the blog that talked about natural birth left NO real option to explore elective c-section. In fact, the blog talked about women needing to get over their fear of natural birth and just do it! On the other hand, the blog that called for elective c-section recognized that the choice for a c-section may not be for everybody, but it should be a personal choice based on medical history and preference.
I am continuously baffled by the fact that women’s choices are restricted by one camp (all natural at any cost) and left to personal choice by the other (the ability to choose an elective c-section). As I have said before, both options for birth are viable. If a mother has all of the literature, a competent medical professional, and a good head on her shoulders, she should be able to make a choice about her body and her baby. It is when restrictions are placed on a choice that it becomes stigmatized and not socially acceptable.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks for reading,
Lauren
