This makes me sad to read. Not because yout SIL had a CS but because she felt her birth wasn't "normal". I have experienced both an emergency CS and a vaginal birth. I am eternally thankful for the Dr who assisted ny son into this world through a CS. Without that surgery he/we may not be here and that doesn't bear thinking about.

Now don't get me wrong, I too felt cheated initially after my CS. But I have time to think about it and have come to the conclusion both my births were "normal". One was assisted surgically and one wasn't. I am blessed and lucky , not diaapointed and definitely not regretful.

I hope your SIL can feel positive about her birth and baby soon. Life is fleeting and all babies no matter how they arrive are a miracle.