The Pros And Cons Of Vaginal Birth

There is a lot of debate about which is the best method to have a baby birthed. Today’s women have more choices when it comes to the procedures of birthing a baby. Although, vaginal birth is the most common way to give birth; more and more mothers are choosing to have cesarean sections. According to an article from Dr. Ayalon OBGYN, 30% of all births in the United States today are cesarean sections. It is important for mothers-to-be, to know the differences in vaginal births and cesarean sections births; thereby, giving them a more informed choice. Some pros and cons to keep in consideration of both methods of child birth are, the health of the mother and the baby; the pain involved and the recovery time associated with both, and the convenience and cost of each. …show more content…
Babies have less medical complications from vaginal birth according to Dr. Ayalon MD. When babies are born vaginally, being pushed through the birth canal, squeezes out the fluid buildup in their lungs, leading to less respiratory problems. Vaginally birthed babies are able to breast feed sooner, making it easier to have skin to skin contact with the mother and start the bonding period. Although, labor times may be longer and more painful for the mother, the recovery time can be shorter and less painful. On average, vaginal births are cheaper as well. Labor is unpredictable, which may be inconvenient to the mothers and the doctors, causing stress to the mother and the