I believe Jasp that labouring actually does help to trigger this. As our bodies go into labour - the trigger for that is hormonal - releasing that hormone prepares for the moment of birth. Without labour we don't have that. So, the birth process is interrupted when a surgical birth occurs. Do you get me?
I think I get you.
Part of the reason I ask is because I had my CS after labouring for hours, and I felt no difference in the bonding process to my other 3 children (I realise though that it would be different for different women etc)
What I am wondering is, can a woman who wants an elective CS get the same hormonal kick if she allows her body to go into labour first? Would this be a viable option for someone who had decided to go this way?