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 birthMaybe 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=1000615770213If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyLINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseInstagram @thekickpregnancypodcastFacebook @thekickpregnancypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.