Nearly every expecting mama will admit that at least a portion of her brain is contemplating her upcoming birth. Rightfully so!
While expectant moms should be preparing mentally for a C-section, many are not.
How do we plan for a C-section, even if our hopes are set on a traditional vaginal delivery?
One quick Pinterest search with the keyword “expecting” or “baby” and you’ll discover the onslaught of information the internet has to offer for pregnancy and delivery, with only a fraction of that speaking to the postpartum experience.
Your postpartum phase deserves at least as much attention -- if not, more!
Did you know that up to 1 in 5 moms will experience a perinatal mental health illness?
1 in 5.
Your mental health matters, mama. It matters immensely.
The reality is that ⅓ of you moms reading this have, or will, deliver your babies via cesarean. Some of you will plan for it and others will be thrust into it.
No matter your birth plan, risk level, previous experiences, or preferences, you should be prepared in case a c-section is the means by which you get to meet your baby.
