Cesarean Awareness Month: Empowering Birth Through Education & Support
I’m not only a professional who supports families—I’m a cesarean mom myself. In 2023, I gave birth to one of my twins via cesarean. That experience shaped me deeply and gave me a first-hand understanding of the physical recovery, emotional layers, and breastfeeding challenges that can come with surgical birth.
Cesarean Awareness Month: Empowering Birth Through Education & Support
Observed annually in April, Cesarean Awareness Month is a time to educate, advocate, and support families on their unique birth journeys.
Each year, Cesarean Awareness Month brings global attention to cesarean births—also known as C-sections—and the people who experience them. Whether planned, medically necessary, or unplanned in an emergency, cesarean deliveries are a significant part of the birth landscape. In the United States alone, about one in three babies are born via cesarean section.
Understanding Cesarean Birth
A cesarean is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. While it can be a life-saving option for both parent and baby in certain circumstances, it’s important to remember that a cesarean is major surgery and carries its own set of risks, benefits, and recovery considerations.
My Personal Experience as a Cesarean Mom
I’m not only a professional who supports families—I’m a cesarean mom myself. In 2023, I gave birth to one of my twins via cesarean. That experience shaped me deeply and gave me a first-hand understanding of the physical recovery, emotional layers, and breastfeeding challenges that can come with surgical birth.
It’s now a personal mission of mine to advocate for and support those who have experienced cesareans, as well as families who are preparing for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). You deserve informed choices, compassionate care, and a space to process your story—no matter how your baby arrived.
The Goal of Cesarean Awareness Month
This awareness campaign is about informed choice and birth empowerment. It’s not about shaming or glorifying one type of birth over another. Instead, it aims to:
• ✅ Educate families on when a cesarean may be medically necessary
• ✅ Highlight the risks and benefits of surgical vs. vaginal delivery
• ✅ Promote access to evidence-based information
• ✅ Advocate for supportive birth environments, whether in a hospital, birthing center, or at home
• ✅ Encourage shared decision-making between families and providers
Supporting Parents Through the Process
No matter how you give birth, your experience matters. Whether you’re preparing for a planned cesarean, healing from a past surgical birth, or navigating emotions around an unplanned one, support is key.
As a lactation consultant (IBCLC) and doula, I help families feel heard, informed, and confident in their feeding and healing journeys. Whether you’re seeking help after a cesarean or planning for a VBAC, I’m here for you.
Cesarean Recovery & Breastfeeding
After a cesarean, parents may face unique challenges in the early postpartum period—especially with breastfeeding. I support families to:
🤱 Find comfortable nursing positions after surgery
🤱 Address delayed milk onset or early feeding difficulties
🤱 Encourage skin-to-skin and bonding, even in the OR when possible
🤱 Offer emotional validation and space to process the birth experience
You Deserve Support—No Matter How You Birth
Whether your cesarean birth was joyful, complex, unexpected, or a mix of everything—it’s valid. Your story matters. Let’s use this month to uplift cesarean parents, educate our communities, and advocate for respectful, informed birth options.
Have questions about preparing for or recovering from a cesarean birth—or planning a VBAC? I’d love to support you. Reach out to book a consultation or learn more about how we can walk this journey together.
