Procreation is always a trending topic during Chinese New Year, taking the form of questions around how many children couples want.
This year was slightly different for a friend of mine. She had just given birth via caesarean section. During the festive visits, some relatives asked her why she did not opt for a vaginal delivery instead. Was she afraid of the pain? Isn’t natural birth better for baby and mum?
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