An unplanned C-section, C-section guilt, and celebrating the positives of a planned C-Section

This week, Merelise is joined by her friend, Davis, who shares the stories of her two sons' births. Her first son was born via unplanned C-section after Davis stopped dilating and actually started un-dilating at 3 cm. She talks about how she knew very little about C-sections before she had one and the complex feelings she had after hers, including some guilt. When she got pregnant the second time, she decided to have a scheduled C-section and she talks about reclaiming the narrative around C-sections, embracing the positive aspects of a scheduled C-section, and helping other women navigate C-section prep and recovery (links are included below!). We also discuss the medical protocols when you birth a big baby, how to get your baby to pass a glucose test, and how important it is to find those moments of solitude postpartum, even if it’s 5 minutes alone in your car with Sour Punch Straws.Davis’s Post C-Section Recovery Essentials: Belly Bandit Original Postpartum Belly WrapFrida Mom C-Section Scar Patches Friday Mom Postpartum Underwear Want to be a guest on Arrivals? Contact Merelise here!Follow Arrivals on InstagramFollow Merelise on InstagramDisclaimer: This podcast contains general information and discussions around health and related subjects. This information and the other content provided in this podcast and any linked materials are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is this information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.