A cesarean birth is every bit as meaningful as a vaginal birth. It becomes an intimate part of a family's story and life journey together. Everyone who is pregnant needs to be aware of what's involved in a cesarean because sometimes conditions arise in childbirth which necessitate cesarean for the sake of mother's health, baby's health -- or both.
Women who have experienced emergency, planned and repeat cesarean have shared their thoughts and insights about how to prepare here: http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/csections/polltips.htm/. Read their wise words out as you create your birth plan so that you can be aware of what you do and do not want in case of cesarean birth.
