Cesarean section? Yes. That’s why I’m looking at you like this.
Because the moment some people hear “cesarean section,” they immediately say, “God forbid, it’s not my portion!” But tell me, if a C-section is not your portion, whose portion is it?
Cesarean section has become something many people reject immediately. But the truth is, a C-section can actually be a life-saving procedure.
Let me tell you a story. There was a woman named Abena. She was pregnant, and when the time came for her to give birth, her husband was nowhere to be found. People said he had gone to town, and their village was very far from the hospital. Labor started, but it wasn’t progressing the way it should. Abena realized that if she continued like that, she could die; because prolonged labor can affect both the baby and the mother.
Out of desperation, she sent her younger son to look for help, but her husband was still missing. So Abena took a kitchen knife, cut open her own abdomen, and delivered her baby by herself. That act saved her life; and the baby’s life. If she hadn’t done it, both could have died.
This story shows that cesarean section is also a legitimate form of delivery, and sometimes the safest one. Your doctor may recommend a C-section either to save your life or to save your baby’s life.
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5 Reasons Why Your Doctor May Recommend a Cesarean Section (C-Section)
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When Labor Is Not Progressing
Sometimes labor simply doesn’t progress the way it should. Either the cervix is not dilating properly, or labor is taking too long and stressing both mother and baby. In such cases, the safest option may be an emergency C-section.
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When the Baby Is in Distress
Doctors check the baby’s heart rate (called the fetal heart rate). If it becomes too high, too low, or irregular, it may mean the baby is not getting enough oxygen. In such cases, the doctor may urgently recommend a C-section to save the baby.
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When the Baby Is in an Abnormal Position
Babies are supposed to come out head-first. But sometimes the baby is sideways or in a breech position (coming out with the buttocks).
If attempts to turn the baby fail, a C-section is usually the safest option.
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Multiple Pregnancies
If you are carrying twins, triplets, quadruplets, or more, normal delivery may not be safe. A C-section is usually recommended to ensure all the babies—and the mother—are safe.
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Placenta Previa or Maternal Health Conditions
The placenta is supposed to stay inside the uterus, away from the birth canal. But if the placenta covers the cervix (the “gate”), the baby cannot pass through. Pushing in this situation is dangerous. The safest option is a C-section.
If the mother has issues like: heart disease, high blood pressure, active genital infections. Then pushing during labor may be too risky.
Some infections can also be passed to the baby during vaginal delivery, so a C-section prevents this.
Important Reminder
A cesarean section is not an abomination. It is a life-saving procedure for both mother and child.
Doctors don’t recommend C-sections to “make money” or because they prefer them.
They only do it when it is necessary.
Of course, there are risks:
- infection
- bleeding
- longer recovery time
But your doctor will only recommend it when it is the safest option.
In Summary
Cesarean section is not something to fear. It saves lives, protects mothers and babies, and ensures safe delivery when complications arise.
Say it with me: “It’s always about safety.”
