Try our Ask the Pros page to get advice from childcare experts on this and related topics. More babies are born abdominally than people lose gall bladders and tonsils. We are very grateful for the medical technology that has enabled us to save the lives of babies and mothers who would not have made it otherwise. The answer to that question is no. I could use some stories from people who have been there.
Cesarean section increase many of the risks to mothers and babies .
When this risk is weighed against other circumstances, it can be the better choice, however, sometimes it is a choice of convenience, or a matter of lack of information. If there is a reason that you can't get regional anesthesia or it is an emergency you will be given a general anesthetic. You may be offered or want to watch for someone giving you a pre-operative sedative. If you are not particularly nervous about the cesarean, you may want to forego this medication. The feelings can range from total loss of sensation to being able to feel parts of your body.