Caesarean Myths Exploded

As some of you know, I've recently been threatened with c-section by my Nurse Midwife practice. I think it's all blown over - but it made me acutely aware of what a real threat this is to the way of life and birth in America.

The "rationale" for this threat was that I *might* have a big baby. Oh really?? What gave it away? The fact that Sage was 10 lbs. 2 oz.? Well, forget the fact that he was born vaginally, at home, without pain medication... they still thought it should be an "option" for me to have a c-section.

Okay - rant over. Here are some more stupid reasons they try to tell women to have Cesareans - or Caesareans, if you're in the UK!


Caesarean Myths Exploded

CAESAREAN MYTH NO. 1
A diagnosis of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) is a recurring condition always requiring elective repeat caesarean section

CAESAREAN MYTH NO. 2
Twice a caesarean, always a caesarean

CAESAREAN MYTH NO. 3
A previous caesarean section is a contraindication to a home delivery

CAESAREAN MYTH NO. 4
A classical or other non-LSCS scar is a contraindication for VBAC

For further information, see:
http://www.caesarean.org.uk/articles/Myths.html