decision to do a c-section may be made either prior to your due date
because of a known condition or because of an unexpected complication
during labor. In either case, competent doctors have your best interests in
mind.
More unnecessary c-sections are performed today than in years past.
There are two primary reasons for this fact. First, we have developed
greater technology for saving babies. Second, there are more lawsuits
against obstetricians and gynecologists today, forcing them to exercise
conservative, lower-risk treatment. Keep in mind that having a c-section
performed is a medical decision that in no way reflects on your
motherhood. There is no need to feel guilty or embarrassed over it. Just
be thankful you and your baby are healthy.
Church Nurseries and Baby-Sitters
Nursery workers and baby-sitters provide a wonderful service.
Unfortunately, some moms and dads demand that the nursery workers
keep their babies on a rigid routine. Parents should be gracious and
appreciative when leaving a child in the nursery or in other special baby-
sitting situations. Nursery workers cannot be obligated to maintain your
baby’s schedule because there is no way they can keep track of ten,
fifteen, or twenty different schedules.
When your baby goes to the nursery, leave a bottle of water, formula,
or breast milk and give the nursery worker the freedom to do what he or
she thinks is best. It won’t harm your baby’s routine to be fed earlier than
what is scheduled at this time. You will be able to return to your baby’s
normal routine later in the day.
We are encouraged by the fact that so many parents understand the
value of order in their lives and their children’s lives. But sometimes
people redefine order to mean rigidity, and that leads to imbalance.
Balance includes both structure and flexibility.