Why not just do a Cesarean Section ?
Often, patients ask “why not just do a cesarian section?”. When a patient is in labor and they are frightened, it often seems like the quick way to have the baby and not have to worry about pain. This is not a good time to be asking about a cesarian section. While you are pregnant and feeling well and happy, you are in a better frame of mind to understand the controversial issues that are being discussed today. Fear of pain is the biggest factor in a women’s asking for a cesarian section. The reality is, epidural anesthesia, widely used today, will give excellent pain relief. Once you are comfortable, you will be in a better frame of mind to let your body labor naturally. It is also important to remember that after the operation, you will have pain. Recovery from a cesarean section is not as easy as a vaginal birth. Most families will have more than one child. To have a surgical procedure with each child is not easy on the mother or the family. In general, after the first vaginal birth
