We’ve written a lot of posts about
labor and, that if your pregnancy is healthy, it’s best to wait for labor to
begin on its own. We’re glad that more moms know that having a healthy baby is worth the wait. But
sometimes, it doesn’t hurt to have a reminder – not just for moms-to-be, but
for everyone.
Both of my babies were late,
especially my son. (He’s a true mama’s boy and I sometimes get the feeling that
he would climb back in if he could!) I remember all of the frustration and
discomfort I felt as I reached and went past my due date. But as uncomfortable
as those last weeks were, it was a small sacrifice to make for my baby’s
health.
If there are no
medical reasons for either you or your baby to have a c-section or schedule
your baby’s birth, then it’s best to wait for labor to begin on its
own. And unless you have a medical reason for having a c-section, it’s best to have your
baby through vaginal birth.
A c-section is major surgery that
takes longer to recover from than a vaginal birth. And you’re more likely to
have complications from a c-section than from a vaginal birth. A c-section can
cause problems for your baby, too. Babies born by c-section may have more
breathing and other medical problems than babies born by vaginal birth.
All this is to say that if your
pregnancy is healthy and you’re thinking about scheduling
your baby’s birth, consider the risks. And even though those last
weeks can be very uncomfortable, your baby’s health is worth the wait.
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