Are you sitting with that BIG decision to make?

This hub is on the advantages and disadvantages of both c-section and natural birth...There is a lot of controversy about woman who are capable of giving birth that choose to have an elective c-section. I for one think that it is each individual woman's choice and that you should not be judged for your decision, after-all its you who has to go through the whole process! Make the right choice for you!

Hopefully this Hub will help make your decision a little easier!

Pros of natural childbirth:

* little potential for harm or side effects for you or your baby.

* Sense of empowerment during labor and accomplishment afterward

* There's no loss of sensation or alertness.

* Your baby wont have to process the drugs that pass through the placenta

Cons:

* These techniques do not fully eliminate pain. If you do not deal well with pain, or if you have a complicated delivery, an epidural might be the answer for you.

* Lack of mental preparation in the case of an emergency c-section

* Natural childbirth is hard work that must be prepared for ahead of time.

* Some woman have complained about less sexual pleasure after normal birth.

* Many women experience pelvic floor dysfunction around the time of birth and/or later in life. Pelvic floor problems include leaking urine (urinary incontinence), leaking gas or - more rarely - feces (bowel incontinence), sexual dissatisfaction, and a sagging of the inner organs

* Enlarging the opening of the vagina by cutting it at the time of birth (episiotomy)

Pros of c-section:

* It can be life-saving when the mother and/or the baby are truly in distress.

* Your baby doesn’t have to go through the stress of natural childbirth.

* Much less pain to go through during this special time

Cons of c-section:

* The scar

* Stay in the hospital longer

* Feel sometimes less connected with your child, and you might have some issues with breastfeeding.

* Unforseen complications, especially with an emergency c-section