C/Sect - unbiblical?

[Mum2Be]

While I'm still trying to come to terms with the fact that I have to have a c/sect due to 2 previous complicated ectopic pregnancies; I'm still wondering if a c/sect is all that biblical?

I guess I feel that my body was designed to give birth and now it is being robbed of that experience that only a mother can understand.

I have no hesitancy in knowing that a c/sect is my only safe and healthy option and I will certainly go ahead with it - but I'm just wondering what other peoples opinions regarding c/sects are.

 

[jessesgirl]

I think that if they are necessary, they are quite the blessing. God blessed doctors with a way to deliver babies when our bodies just aren't capable. If I had/have to have one, I won't think twice about it because I know that God is going to get my baby to me how HE sees fit and if my body TRULY isn't capable of a vaginal delivery, at least I know that I can still have him and be blessed.

 

[ChildByGrace]

I agree with Jessesgirl. There is no shame in it at all.

There is nothing unbiblical at all. Yes i would probably be upset if i had to have one but once i'd got used to the fact i'd realise that it was God's protection of me.

 

[RoseofLima]

Why would necessary medical treatment of any kind be not in the will of God?

I think C-Sections are major abdominal surgery and ought to be used only for absolute emergencies--where the mother or at baby are at risk. I think many doctors (for many and various reasons) perform far, far too many C-sections without improvements in maternal and fetal outcome.

I also think thak we are very, very blessed to live in a time and in a counrty where we can have access to such interventions and technology if problems do arise.

 

[Beth1231]

I'm sorry you can't have the birth you wanted *hugs*
However, I think a lot of things nowadays are "unbiblical" simply because they aren't mentioned in Scripture or the issue didn't exist yet. If it makes you feel any better, I suppose I would call a C-section "unnatural" and not "unbiblical." Either way, I hope the birth is still amazing and wonderful for you and you heal quickly!

 

[Linnis]

I'm sorry you cannot have the birth you want. What's best for you and your baby is the will of God. I too think we should be thankful they have C-Sections for women and babies who truly need them.

 

[jgonz]

I agree with everyone else~ C-sections, while Totally overdone in this country, Are there for true emergency situations. G-d gave medical technology/surgeons the knowledge to be able to help women deliver healthy babies, who wouldn't have been able to otherwise.

I see no problem with the ethics of surgery... Now IVF and some of the other fertility treatments... that could get sticky.

 

[PegasusOnFire]

I had a c-section, I don't think it is unbiblical and if I hadn't had one, my daughter and I wouldn't be here.

 

[bliz]

First, with whom have you consulted? Ectoipic pregnencies do not usually indicate that one cannot have a vaginal birth. There may well be exellent reasons why this is so in your case, but I would encourage you to seek a second opinion.

Secondly, if some women can not have c-sections, if they are "un-biblical", then these women are to die whioe attempting to give birth. I doubt that that is God's will.

 

[Just4Jesus]

While I'm still trying to come to terms with the fact that I have to have a c/sect due to 2 previous complicated ectopic pregnancies; I'm still wondering if a c/sect is all that biblical?

I guess I feel that my body was designed to give birth and now it is being robbed of that experience that only a mother can understand.

I have no hesitancy in knowing that a c/sect is my only safe and healthy option and I will certainly go ahead with it - but I'm just wondering what other peoples opinions regarding c/sects are.

Hello sweetie, I have a story I want to share. I have a friend who is 37 years old and has to dig out her own bowel movements for the rest of her life. The reason why is because her doctor was too ignorant to give her a c section. Instead he had her deliver a baby thats head measured the same as his shoulders. When he was trying to come out, he cut her 4 times(the doctor) and when his head come out, she ripped past her rectum. Her colon came out and so did her intestines. She has had multiple surgeries and the only thing they can do for her now is completely remove her colon meaning she would have to go around with a bag the rest of her life. She is on medication because she can't deal with what is happening to her. This has gone on for 9 years. Thank God her baby was ok, but her body is a walking time bomb. God allowed man to increase in knowledge, thank goodness. I believe it is not a sin to take other measures to protect your life or that of your child. I would have it done in a heart beat if it meant the best thing.

 

[Mum2Be]

First, with whom have you consulted? Ectoipic pregnencies do not usually indicate that one cannot have a vaginal birth. There may well be exellent reasons why this is so in your case, but I would encourage you to seek a second opinion.

Secondly, if some women can not have c-sections, if they are "un-biblical", then these women are to die whioe attempting to give birth. I doubt that that is God's will.

Thanks for your responses ladies.

Bliz - my second ectopic pregnancy was fairly complicated. The first was straight forward and my left tube was removed; but the second implanted in the tiny remanant of my left tube that was attached to my uterus - and then ruptured part of my uterus. I lost almost 2 litres of blood and thought I was going to meet the Lord earlier than I had anticipated.

Because my uterus was 'sealed' by 'burning' the skin back together (instead of suturing as they do after a c/sect) the skin is paper thin and not strong enough to be able to labour naturally - the risk is that it may rupture again with the contractions and haemorrage

I will definitely be going ahead with the c/sect; and yes I'm disappointed that I wont get the natural water birth that I so longed for... at least this way I know that both myself and the baby will be safe. I have a good obs who I trust completely (he did my first operation and diagnosed the second)

 

[bliz]

Bliz - my second ectopic pregnancy was fairly complicated. The first was straight forward and my left tube was removed; but the second implanted in the tiny remanant of my left tube that was attached to my uterus - and then ruptured part of my uterus. I lost almost 2 litres of blood and thought I was going to meet the Lord earlier than I had anticipated.

Because my uterus was 'sealed' by 'burning' the skin back together (instead of suturing as they do after a c/sect) the skin is paper thin and not strong enough to be able to labour naturally - the risk is that it may rupture again with the contractions and haemorrage

I will definitely be going ahead with the c/sect; and yes I'm disappointed that I wont get the natural water birth that I so longed for... at least this way I know that both myself and the baby will be safe. I have a good obs who I trust completely (he did my first operation and diagnosed the second)

I understand now. I understand your dissapointment, at the same time, I think it's rather incredible that you you are able to carry a child at all! Praise God for that!

 

[RoseofLima]

I understand now. I understand your dissapointment, at the same time, I think it's rather incredible that you you are able to carry a child at all! Praise God for that!

I was thinking exactly the same thing!!

There is a grieving involved with not having the birth we would want...give voice to that...weep over it...allow yourself to work through the emotions of it. I think allowing those emotions to flow freely, within the context of healing- will bring us to a place of peace and joy on the other side.

 

[Mum2Be]

I understand now. I understand your dissapointment, at the same time, I think it's rather incredible that you you are able to carry a child at all! Praise God for that!

Oh - absolutely! The doctor gave me an 8% chance of ever conceiving naturally! We were TTCing for 19 months total and we are thrilled with the fact that we have become parents without having to use IVF!