It’s a divisive parenting debate that flares up often: natural childbirth versus an elective caesarean. Now, after Western Australian obstetrician Mark Sillender recently spoke in favour of the planned c-section, it has been thrust back into the spotlight, with many in the medical fraternity – as well as members of the wider community – vehemently disagreeing with his views.

As someone who has experienced both these birthing styles, I want to share my story. Because for me, it was a caesarean, not natural childbirth, that was by far the safer option; without it I would never have had my second child.

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