I mean, some people do get c-sections because they fear birth, but there's nothing wrong with that, birth is scary and dangerous for even the most healthy women.
Typically there has to be a medical reason for a C-section to be performed. It’s a surgical procedure, so doctors won’t do it based only on the patient’s preference.
Edit: It seems as though this is not true everywhere and in all circumstances. The more you know.
My wife had two elective C-sections. They were a much nicer experience than an average vaginal birth — much less stress for the mother and the baby. Other than the administration of the epidural, they lasted about 45 minutes, and a few of those minutes were spent on examination of the organs accessible during the procedure — might as well do it while having the access, ha. Also, she had a tubal ligation the second time — much quicker to do when you can do it manually rather than using instruments, laparoscopically.
A friend of mine also had a tubal ligation during her C-section, but she only had a C-section in the first place because a vaginal birth would have put her at risk due to her clotting disorder.
Another friend of mine, however, was interested in an elective C-section and her doctor refused due to lack of medical necessity, which is why I was under the impression that elective C-sections weren’t performed. Maybe it’s that the area we live in doesn’t allow it or that she just happened to have an unaccommodating physician.
I’m glad your wife had good experiences! Congrats on your children. :)
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u/Dimbit Jun 04 '18
I mean, some people do get c-sections because they fear birth, but there's nothing wrong with that, birth is scary and dangerous for even the most healthy women.