MamaDuke's and Jacob's Maternal Assisted C/Section birth story...we did it!

[chubbycheeks]

such a wonderful story! i cried, i loved the pics and i cried some more!

well done!

[PlonkeeMumma]

completely awsome that you got your much wanted birth - wish i could do that with all my c/s too! Had a little blub at your photos, they are great. Huge congratulations to you and all the 'dukes'.

Julie x

[rufalina]

Well done of getting the birth you wanted! Beautiful shots!
xo

[Lynn]

Congratulations on the safe arrival of your little man. What a wonderful story of a positive c/s.

[sasha]

Congratulations. Such a wonderful experience for you - you really turned it around for yourself and I'm in awe of your incredible birth!! Well done

[blackduckies]

Well done and inspirational, I am going to have another go at a vaginal birth, but if I have to go in for another C section I will certainly be interested in following your lead, good on you!!!! Did you ask about filming the birth or was it photos you were interested in?

[blackduckies]

Oh and your little man is gorgeous and a good size. My last bubba was 4.34 kg, so I was looking and thinking, the numbers on the scales were going to be good ones. Congrats on a nice healthy bubba.

[tiggerandpooh]

just beautiful. thank you for sharing your amazing positive birth experience with us... I have tears running down my face. I have three c-sections, and my last was amazing - I didn't assist, but everything else was just perfect. The other thing I have to comment on is everyone else's faces in your photos! They all have this beaming smile on their dials!! The energy in that room must have been amazing. They all look as happy as you do to be part of it all. May this mark the change of how c-section can happen for those who truely need it to help deliver their babies safely into the world.

[MamaDuke]

just beautiful. thank you for sharing your amazing positive birth experience with us... I have tears running down my face. I have three c-sections, and my last was amazing - I didn't assist, but everything else was just perfect. The other thing I have to comment on is everyone else's faces in your photos! They all have this beaming smile on their dials!! The energy in that room must have been amazing. They all look as happy as you do to be part of it all. May this mark the change of how c-section can happen for those who truely need it to help deliver their babies safely into the world.

I noticed everyone's faces too - not on the day, but afterwards while I was looking at the photos. You're right, the energy in the room was quite amazing and everyone was so supportive and excited for us. For me, it was the best and most respectful way I could bring Jacob into the world, and to share it with all of those people who truly shared our excitement was fantastic.

[kristi14]

Hi,

What a truly inspirational birth story

I never knew you could do a maternal assisted cs.

Wonderful!!

I am so glad you had an awesome birth experience

The pictures are wonderful too.

Well done!!

Kristi

[~Jayne~]

MamaDuke - that is just absolutely beautiful! What a wonderful delivery. Congratulations.

[littleme]

ALl I can say is WOW

What an inspirational birth story such a positive c-sect.
I had my daughter by c-sect and whilst i personally dont think i could be comfortable with pulling her out i def want the curtain down next time so i can see a bit more of whats happening....and be that bit more involed.

Those pics are memories to cherish for a lifetime

Huge Congrats even though im a few months late!

[~Kate~]

Congratulations for having the birth of your dreams. This is the way that they should all be if they mother wants. It should be a question asked in along with date of last menstual period and medical history .

I was able to get a half MAC/S. Meaning that I was able to have skin-to-skin contact immediately and kept DD with me whilst in recovery. I would have loved to be able to help raise her out of my belly. I still feel a little gyped with having to have an emergency caesar but am comforted by the fact that I was able to bond straight away.

Thank you for making me cry with the sheer emotion of your story and pics. I hope you and your Dukes are doing well.

[KimB]

What an amazing story. It tells us that we still have the ultimate right to birth how we want.

Congrats on Jacob's safe arrival and what wonderful pics xxx

[cosmolauren]

Hi there,
I am interested in interviewing you for Cosmopolitan Pregnancy. Could you please email me at lsmelcher@acpmagazines.com.au if you're interested? I'd love to feature your story about maternally-assisted C-section.
Lauren