Having a C section is giving birth.

Please don't fear them. A c section saved my life and Amelia's. Had I not had it, we both wouldn't be alive today.

Hun, trust in the drs. They know what they are talking about.

PND is a LOT better than having a dead baby in my eyes and if they leave her in if she can't turn herself or she gets majorly distressed during natural labour because she can't get out, then it may end up that way.

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With the greatest of respect LysnDan, the situation the OP is talking about is not the life or death scenario I know you were faced with only a few weeks ago. There is no evidence that vaginal breech birth with a practitioner who knows what they are doing, and with a healthy term infant, is any riskier than a CS. The original study that suggested a risk was highly flawed and no subsequent studies have mirrored the results. The issue here is the absence of a skilled practitioner and I think the OP is justified in feeling upset at that issue. PND is not a small issue and for some women it sadly does become a life or death issue.

To the OP, have a look at the spinning babies website and try some of their techniques. They can be incredibly effective and your baby has time to turn. If you shop around you may find an OB or midwife who is comfortable with a vaginal breech birth. Remember nobody can force you to have a CS so take the time to discuss your options with your care provider. If you make an informed decision to accept a CS rather than feeling forced into it then you may find the risk of PND is much lower. Also speak to the ABA about breastfeeding after a CS. It can be trickier, but it is far from impossible and I'm sure there are lots of ladies on here who can share their positive CS and breastfeeding stories to help you prepare. Good luck with your planning