Kristin Wiig with the tiny hands is probably my favorite SNL skit ever.
I don't think this is c-section shaming either, but I didn't have a c-section, so I don't know what kind of emotional baggage comes with it. I will say that of all my friends who have had c-sections, this is the first I've ever heard that there is a pervasive feeling of "guilt" that comes with it.
oh, that's because you don't hang out on The Bump. With no snark at them intended, a lot of gals there (or hell, even on MeMo, the offobard) are haunted by their sections and adamant about VBAC. For my part, I never realized people could be so attached to their birth experiences.
C-sections are a very, very touchy subject-- akin to the breastfeeding/formula feeding degree of touchiness.
Oh, I know all about this. I labored for 17 hours, unmedicated, trying for a natural birth with #1. I tried for a VBAC with #2. When labor didn't progress after 4 hours, I called for the csec b/c my OB won't medicate to progress labor for a VBAC. It was very important to me and there is some disappointment associated with it. However, those folks on the bump have greater issues and this fight is how they are manifesting themselves. That is why I don't hang out on the bump anymore. It is too fucking annoying.
Say what now about this pubic hair line. This is brand new info since i am set to have a section next week. I am now more concerned with the state of my bush rather than if my kid will be a fatty or not. Priorities and all
I'm sure it's patient specific, but my one friend had three sections and said her "hair line" was completely fucked up afterwards. She's had a tummy tuck since then and I guess that fixed it. But the reality is, for most people, pregnancy fucks your body up one way or another. So, c-section or no, it's probably not going to look the same afterwards as it did before. Some people fare better it seems. Two vaginal deliveries and I'm a mess. My tummy looks like a Christmas jello mold with pineapple chunks. I think I'd take the misplaced hairline over that shit.
Interesting i hadnt even thought about this. I had a vaginal birth the first time so i get to fuck my body up in different ways lol.
Now, if we could find a way to pull breastfeeding into this somehow, it would be an amazing trifecta of awesomeness.
Watch how I do this:
Spinal blocks (which is what they do when you have a c-section) interfere with breastfeeding and milk production. You are much more likely to have trouble breastfeeding if you've had a c-section than if you delivered vaginally. Ergo, if you have a c-section, you don't love your baby.
HTH.
Yup.. my supply was alllllll fucked up after both girls.
I used to have c/s guilt, but mine was an emergency thing and I think I had more guilt from putting the girls through the NICU for 6 weeks more than anything else. I think a lot of moms are on edge these days. Why not? I mean it seems like moms are a heavy focus group lately.
Say what now about this pubic hair line. This is brand new info since i am set to have a section next week. I am now more concerned with the state of my bush rather than if my kid will be a fatty or not. Priorities and all
I want to know more about this too! I've had 2 c/s and haven't noticed it... but I also get a brazillian wax every 4-5w and have since before I had kids. If I stop getting them am I going to have 70s porno bush up to my belly button??!?! PLEASE ADVISE!
My only c/s complaint is the nasty c/s shelf. Flat below my scar. Gut above. Disgusting. Related, I love how I have non-existent ab muscles, esp since they were adhered to my uterus w/ Scarlett. That's helped my back issues a lot! /sarcasm.