70. Should I have a vaginal birth or caesarean section?

This ep of The Kick we cover the pros and cons of both vaginal and Caesarean birth. This is a very chatty episode because the answer is…nuanced. The first question we delve into is why someone would ask this question? We talk about: A medical indication where a Caesarean section is suggested. A history of trauma, or fear surrounding vaginal birth. Concern about sexual function after vaginal birth Maybe a birth story has made someone think ‘nope, not for me.’ Or they feel a planned Caesarean section seems more manageable. You can find links to the episodes Brigid talks about below:  Episode 30. Assisted delivery, a really common birth intervention  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/30-assisted-delivery-a-really-common-birth-intervention/id1469497070?i=1000472866240  Episode 64. What happens in a planned caesarean?  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/64-what-happens-in-a-planned-caesarean/id1469497070?i=1000615770213 If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.