Pros and Cons of Vaginal & C-Section Births

There are pros and cons to both vaginal and Caesarean Section births but in the end the only thing that matters is that a baby is being born!

Vaginal Birth

• Shorter hospital stay
• Shorter recovery
• Avoid major surgery and associated complications
• Breastfeed sooner
• Bond with baby sooner
• Fluid squeezed out of baby's lungs (less breathing complications)
• Immunity boost from good bacteria in birth canal

• Physically hard work for mama
• Potential tearing & stitches
• More likely to get bowel or urinary incontinence
• Perineal discomfort
• Risk of injury for large babies (fractured collarbone, bruising..)
• Potential use of forceps or vacuum 

C-Section Birth

• Convenient to know baby's due date
• No contractions
• Necessary for high risk pregnancies or complicated labours (multiples, placenta previa, breech, cord prolapse, large baby...)

• Major surgery & increased risk of complications (blood clots,infection)
• Longer recovery
• Can't breastfeed/bond immediately
• More likely to have c-section for subsequent births
• Potentially more fluid in lungs

Hope this helps you!

xx Dear Heart Co. 

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 We are two Canadian Mamas with children of our own. Our goal is to offer high quality Baby & Mama products that are made in Canada, using natural materials, like bamboo and linen. All of our bamboo and linen products are made with Oeko-Tex certified fabric that is hypoallergenic, eco-friendly and a healthier alternative for your baby. We are proud that all of our products are designed and made in Canada. Follow our journey on Instagram @dear.heart.co