Hiya everyone. Happy new year to you all! I’m completely new to mumsnet so please forgive me if I’m doing this all wrong! I’m a 29 year old married female, no children yet and me and my husband want to try for a family this year but I have had a lot of spinal issues the most recent was two ruptured spinal discs in my lower spine 6 months ago. I have been told by a lot of my friends who are already mothers that I should elect for a c section as the strain of pushing during a vaginal birth is not going to do my spine any favours. My chiropractor has also said the same thing to me. She said that I have to mention my spinal problems to my midwife when I do become pregnant as they will need to adapt a birthing plan for me to suit my spine! I don’t really mind having a elective c section If it’s going to help me not ruin my spine but I’m so worried about people thinking I’m being a whimp and that I’m “to posh to push” which isn’t the case at all! Im so worried about ending up crippled with my back again and having a new born to look after! I’m so worried about what people are going to think of me if I do go for an elective c section! Any advice would be greatly appreciated xxx
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