I am writing
to express my disgust and misgivings over your plan to broadcast live a
c-section tomorrow.
Caesarian
Section's are not an operation to be taken lightly!! They are a
major abdominal surgery and are the most medical method of delivering a
baby. It is not glamorous, it is not easy, it is not dignified! It is
not a procedure to be taken lightly! In no way is it easier then a
natural vaginal birth! C-sections are meant as a final resort for a
serious medical situation in a pregnancy. Not for a 'just in case'
scenario.. How many first time mothers are now going to see this story
and book in to be sliced open, because it looks
easy!
I hope you
will show the whole process, from epidural/spinal being inserted,
catheter being put in, canulars being applied, shaving the pubic area,
the enema, swabbing the abdomen, slicing through skin, fat, muscle,
uterus. The 'pulling apart' of the abdominal muscles to get to the
uterus, the doctor reaching in to find the baby, the 'pulling out of the
baby, the look of shock and fear on the babies face at the bright
lights, the cold clinical smell. The 'repair' of the uterus, the pulling
the muscles back to position, the staples used to close the wound..
THEN, the mothers inability to even hold her baby straight away, no
feeding, no cooing, no touching. Oh hang on, yes the holding and cooing
is done by strangers, unless the father is 'allowed' to do so.
Then show how long it takes the mum to be able to walk, to lift, to do
normal everyday activities without the fear of her stitches
popping..
Maybe you
would then find it in your programming to show the other pole of
childbirth- a natural homebirth, without the bright lights, without
strangers in masks, without the immobilising drugs.. The beauty, power
and sanctity of a woman birthing her child, into her arms, with tears,
laughter and awe..
Sincerely-
Isis
Caple
