6 Months Later: My Honest and Vulnerable Birth Story

It took me six months to gather the courage to record my birth story from start to finish. While I may have missed a few details, I’ve done my best to share the essence of my experience—how it unfolded and how it left me feeling.

After 24 hours of laboring at home following my waters breaking spontaneously, I transferred to the hospital and ultimately had a Cesarean birth due to my baby being breech.

Let me be clear: I have no issue with Cesareans when they are truly the best option for the health and safety of the baby and mother. I’m grateful for the advancements in modern medicine that make these surgeries possible, safe, and pain-free. But in my case, I struggle with the reasons that led to the decision. They didn’t align with my values or beliefs, and I deeply feel that the choice should have ultimately been mine to make.

Everything about birth involves risks, and choosing which risks to take is a deeply personal decision. That power and responsibility should not be handed over to someone else.

I’m grateful that both my baby and I are healthy, but I can’t help wishing my story had been different. Sharing this has been emotional, but I hope it can inspire reflection and connection for others navigating their own birth journeys.

🎙 Tune in to hear my raw and honest recount of my birth experience.