I had severe SPD during pregnancy, and unfortunately, it didn't resolve after birth. My vaginal delivery was really traumatic, and I’ve often wondered if opting for a c-section might have eased some of the pressure on my pelvis. I know a c-section isn’t easy either, but it’s something I’ve thought about. This was such an interesting read for me. It brings me a little bit of peace to know that, no matter the method, the outcome for my body might have been the same - especially when you mention the lower back and hip pain!
I feel this to my core. My vaginal delivery was so traumatic and had years of aftermath for my daughter (less so for me physically -- psychologically, another story!). It's easy to take a "grass is always greener" approach but all of it is murky and complicated.
There is a wonderful group called ICAN: international cesarean awareness network. They offer peer support and do advocacy around c-sections. As someone who had an unplanned c-section, I found a local chapter and went to a peer support session. I am not a “process in a group” type of person, but that session was deeply, deeply healing for me. Listening to people tell their stories, I knew two things: I wasn’t alone, and I wasn’t a failure.
I had severe SPD during pregnancy, and unfortunately, it didn't resolve after birth. My vaginal delivery was really traumatic, and I’ve often wondered if opting for a c-section might have eased some of the pressure on my pelvis. I know a c-section isn’t easy either, but it’s something I’ve thought about. This was such an interesting read for me. It brings me a little bit of peace to know that, no matter the method, the outcome for my body might have been the same - especially when you mention the lower back and hip pain!
I feel this to my core. My vaginal delivery was so traumatic and had years of aftermath for my daughter (less so for me physically -- psychologically, another story!). It's easy to take a "grass is always greener" approach but all of it is murky and complicated.
There is a wonderful group called ICAN: international cesarean awareness network. They offer peer support and do advocacy around c-sections. As someone who had an unplanned c-section, I found a local chapter and went to a peer support session. I am not a “process in a group” type of person, but that session was deeply, deeply healing for me. Listening to people tell their stories, I knew two things: I wasn’t alone, and I wasn’t a failure.
I LOVE this resource! Thank you so much for sharing. It has been mentioned before to me but wasn't on my immediate radar.