“Hey Juhi, what kind of delivery did you have yaa?”
I was just casually asking my friends one day — checking in on their delivery stories like any curious mommy-to-be would.
Juhi replied, “C-section re… my baby’s umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, so I had no option.”
Hmm… I thought, okay possible.
Then I called another friend — her reason? The baby passed meconium (that’s the baby’s first poop) inside the womb, and it could turn poisonous, so they had to go for a C-section immediately. Another one told me her baby just couldn’t come down because of his height. And me? My doctor said that the amniotic fluid — the water around the baby — was over, and my baby hadn’t come down at all, so… C-section again.
And just like that, out of my 10 mommy friends, 9 had C-sections.
Different reasons, same end result.
It just made me think — what’s really going on here? Is this really all medical, or is there more to it?
Because one thing I clearly remember — when I was pregnant, I got myself checked by three top doctors in Mumbai. All of them said I was fit for normal delivery. I was active, doing my daily chores, exercising, eating healthy. Everything seemed perfect.
But the moment I went to my hometown (Aurangabad), the whole story flipped. The doctor there directly did a C-section. No warning. No discussion. Just like that. It was done.
And you know what really hits hard? It’s that one terrifying line that doctors or hospitals use:
“If you don’t go for C-section, we won’t be responsible for your baby.”
That one sentence is enough to shake any mom.
A mom who’s been carrying that little life for 9 months, giving up her sleep, her peace, her comfort, just for that one miracle — how can she say no to that? Even if it means going through a surgery that comes with pain, side effects, and yes, a big hospital bill.
I’m not saying C-sections are wrong — they’ve saved many lives. But what I am saying is, don’t make it a routine, a business, or a fear tactic.
People say, “Oh, women today are weak. They can’t bear the pain.”
Really? We may be from a new generation, but that doesn’t make us weak. In fact, we are more aware, more health-conscious, and mentally prepared. But somewhere, this entire natural process is being hijacked — by hospital policies, money-making motives, and even astrology.
Yes — even Jyotishis are now deciding birth timings.
“Plan the delivery at 3:07 am on Thursday because it’s lucky for your baby.”
And parents, in fear or belief, just agree. The baby’s stars become more important than a mother’s natural process.
It’s heartbreaking.
So here’s my heartfelt request —
To all the doctors, families, and to-be parents — please stop playing with nature.
Let the mother decide. Let her choose. Support her, don’t scare her.
Giving birth should be a powerful, memorable, beautiful experience — not one filled with fear, pressure, and regrets.
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