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
