Love the part about not considering only one type of birth as ‘normal’! I had an elective c-sectioning April this year, and when asked by the MCNH and other health professionals afterwards whether I had a ‘normal’ birth, I said no and explained the birth I’d had - really wish I had said yes and just waited to see what type of questions they would ask next!
I’m with Lauren - “secretly, planned C-sections are wonderful” - but let’s not keep it a secret! I had my first baby just over a week ago via planned c-section, partly because she was measuring large and partly because I just wanted to have an element of control over the whole situation, and while the first few days were rough, recovery has been predictable and relatively straightforward! Such a bonus on top of a new little baby as well!