"There seems to be an odd assumption that having a C-section is some sort of magical and pain-free alternative to natural childbirth. Granted, if it's planned you can eliminate contraction pains and a lot of the vomit/poo indignity that goes with a natural labour — but you still have to undergo major surgery... AWAKE (in most cases)," she wrote.

"Yes, there's a big blue sheet — but what the heck is happening on the other side of it?! Two people rummaging in your trunk as though they've lost their phone down the back of a sofa cushion, is unpleasant at best... regardless of it being planned or emergency – everyone is still very much in the same painful, catheter, and bloodied surgical stocking filled boat. Yes, there may be some who are 'too posh to push' – but no one is too posh for a suppository in the bum once that anaesthetic wears off."

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Lilley also sheds a light on the post C-section life, where movement is limited due to healing a surgical incision. As you can imagine, looking after an infant while being in pain yourself comes with its own set of trying – and humiliating – situations.

"Post-delivery packs its own share of problems too... breastfeeding, changing nappies, and picking up a crying child is tricky when you can hardly move your own body. I personally struggled having a conversation with my father-in-law as my wee trickled into a bag next to his foot – awkward to say the least," wrote the mom of two. "A section is also one of the few major operations you'll have where less than 24 hours after going under the knife, you're hurled out of bed and sent for a walk and a shower. You've got a child to look after woman, no time for laying around and feeling sorry for yourself."

The blogger admits she even felt ashamed for having an emergency C-section rather than delivering her baby the "normal" way.



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