Caesarean Section Awareness Month is an annual observance that takes place during the month of April.
The purpose of this month is to raise awareness and educate people about cesarean sections (also known as c-sections) and their impact on maternal health.
Many mothers feel a stigma about having a caesarean section, which is not ok! It is important to note the fact that whether it is planned or unplanned, caesarean sections are a way of birthing a baby and an option that everybody should have.
The Mindful Birth Group wrote:
"1 in 5 babies are born abdominally in the UK. The majority of those births are unplanned scenarios. Yet, much of the antenatal education available to parents does not include information about this type of birth. We believe this is because of the huge taboo that is still attached to caesarean abdominal births and the lack of understanding of what’s actually involved. In many people's minds, it’s a medical procedure, so we should just let the medical professionals do what they need to do, right? Wrong! This is stillbirth, and there are lots of incredibly important factors for parents to consider, just as they would for a physiological birth. It’s become apparent that even if people do want to learn about it, it’s very difficult for them to find educational and helpful information to prepare themselves. Educational content is what is needed to empower parents to make decisions about their birth- whether it be planning for a physiological birth and then consenting to an abdominal birth at any point, or planning for an abdominal birth as their first preference."
We made a note of some caesarean section benefits and risks below.
It's important to note that the risks and benefits of C-sections can vary depending on individual circumstances and medical history.
Women should talk to their healthcare providers to determine the best course of action for their specific situation.
Having a c-section increases some risks to the woman and baby. This does not mean that these things will happen to them, but there may be a higher chance of them happening than if the woman had a vaginal birth.
Let's all work together to spread the message. For more information, this is a great link below.
https://www.themindfulbirthgroup.com/parents/blog/caesarean-awareness-month-a-time-to-learn-reflect/ .
Lots of Love,
Integrated Maternity
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