I haven't been hearing how great Caesarians are on this site Starrrsky, I get more of an impression that if you can avoid them you do.
Indeed, Stretcher Bearer. And, IMHO, that is the right impression to have. There is no doubt in my mind that caesarean section saves the lives of our partners and babies. But it is a lot riskier than a natural birth, and for that reason, it should be reserved for when that increased risk is warranted.

There should be no shame in having a caesarean section. There might be some disappointment, and I think that is natural when anything in life doesn't go according to plan. There might even be some anger, especially when on reflection, we come to understand that if we or our partners had been given different options then their caesarean section might not have been necessary. And I have no doubt that some people are elated, and secure in the knowledge that the surgery was life saving for their partner or their child. But there should never be any shame in having a caesarean section, and no one here on BB would condone that.

In summary: caesareans are life-saving, but risky. They should be an option for any woman who needs one, but if you can avoid them, you should. Pretty much what Stretcher Bearer said.