Thankful for having the strength to have a natural birth - does this make you feel anything?

[TuscanMum]

The lady in question was saying that she was thankful to God for having the strength to have a natural birth, but that’s not really why I’m asking.

A lady on instagram posted this.

It’s annoyed me because, having had two c sections, the implication is that I must be weak. I know her post was nothing to do with me, she doesn’t know me, but I can’t really explain why it’s irked me. I probably need to get out more!

I believe all women should be congratulated, however they give birth.

Tell me to pipe down and I’ll shuffle along😳

Is this irritating or is it me?

What Tammy said. People are welcome to feel pleased about things they've done (and they may have overcome all kinds of difficulties on the way, of which others aren't aware).

But turning childbirth into an achievement whose praiseworthiness varies from case to case benefits nobody at all. What seems like a source of celebration and congratulation of women is actually used as a stick to beat those who failed to measure up. It's not a competition (even with yourself).