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Mums-to-be face unnecessary pressure to have a ‘perfect birth’
Both society and mothers-to-be are putting too much pressure on having the perfect birth.
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Childbirth is an extremely stressful, even excruciating experience for many women.
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Annie Tan
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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?
