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Iqra Aziz wants people to stop judging mothers who have C-section births

Iqra Aziz wants people to stop judging mothers who have C-section births

The actor shared her own experience with a Caesarean delivery on social media.
07 Mar, 2022

Actor Iqra Aziz took to social media to share her thoughts on an issue that isn't publicly talked about too often — the judgment many mothers receive when they deliver their child via a Caesarean section as opposed to a natural delivery.

The Suno Chanda actor shared her husband Yasir Hussain's Instagram story about appreciating women who've delivered through C-section and added her own thoughts on the matter. "I probably wouldn't have had the confidence to tell the world how Kabir was born because of our maashra [society] being judgemental (I admit I was one of them at some point)," she said, after which she addressed Hussain. "But my love, by (sharing this post) you have made me feel loved and appreciated. Love you for always giving me the confidence.

"Shout out to all the ladies who went through a major surgery to bring their child safely into this world," continued Aziz. She went on to direct the reader's attention to her husband's post in case the reader is a mother who's had a C-section.

In Pakistan, there is strong prejudice against Caesarean sections. They are often considered as 'easy births', a prejudice which translates into judgement against the mother who has them. Mothers who've had Caesarean deliveries are often looked down upon and we're glad Aziz, and Hussain, brought up this oft ignored societal issue to light by bravely sharing her own experience.

Aziz and Hussain became parents to little Kabir Hussain in 2021. Aziz often shares about her experiences as a new mother on social media. In November, she posted a vlog showing a day in her life as a new mother, highlighting the struggles and joys motherhood brought to her life.

“Sometimes things get way too difficult, it’s tiring and upsetting and this is motherhood.” The actor said in the vlog, alluding to moments when everything crashes down and you need to find your way up. “There are emotions and lots of other things but it’s most certainly not easy,” said a teary eyed Aziz, who then assured herself that she will be “alright in a short while.”

Comments

Umair Mar 07, 2022 06:06pm
It's brave of Iqra to share her childbirth experience with public. I hope it helps to remove stigma against mothers who opt for C-Section
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Dr. Salaria, Ahmed Part II Mar 07, 2022 06:12pm
Who triggers this random absurdity from these so-called celebs?
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Arshad Mar 07, 2022 06:13pm
All major hospitals are responsible for turning normal deliveries into C-section for their greed as C-section costs twice the amount of a normal delivery. Recently one of my family members had to go through this ordeal despite assurances from a renowned hospital owned by a foundation. She had to go under the knife at the eleventh hour after spending more than 24 hours in the hospital
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NYS Mar 07, 2022 07:05pm
@Arshad on point adding primarily Ceaserian birth now a days premature baby birth (it's natural though) are such high rate aesthetics
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Noted Mar 07, 2022 07:25pm
These pseudo- characters are out of their minds. It would have been better, had they gone to jungle and done it animals way. Nonsense indeed!
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Syed Hasni Mar 07, 2022 07:44pm
I cannot share my son's birth experience with you guys, it is much more painful than cesarian. No wonder they call it labor of love !
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Ali (CA) Mar 07, 2022 08:06pm
By the way, I do judge hospitals and doctors for c-section
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nk Mar 07, 2022 08:08pm
C-section is nothing but today's world medical science way of money making dilemma. Doctors are generally paid quite a bit more for a C-section than for a vaginal birth. Every day, roughly 10,000 babies are born in the United States, and about a third of them are born via Cesarean section. This share has gone up significantly over time, and many in the scientific community believe that it’s higher than is necessary.
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nk Mar 07, 2022 08:18pm
Every expecting mother can try to avoid a C-section with efforts like exercises, diet etc.
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ST Mar 07, 2022 09:18pm
So ? Iqra, what would be your next maneuver to gain attention?
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Uzma Mar 07, 2022 11:15pm
I have two kids and they both came to this world through C- section . It does not matter how they came to this world , the thing that matters is how we raise them , how correctly and how nicely.
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Alam Mar 07, 2022 11:17pm
@Arshad, Patients have no say in C-section , therefore we don't care its normal delivery or C-section , its just my child, that's it .
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Khan D Mar 07, 2022 11:33pm
A child brought into this world via c section is not born but ripped out of the mother's womb. Being born is via natural birth. This is merely for the doctors making extra money.
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Morning Star Mar 08, 2022 12:13am
Its all in your own head girl. No one cares about C section vs whatever. Enjoy your motherhood and stay blessed.
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Fm Mar 08, 2022 12:18am
@Arshad you yourself are saying that it was more than 24 hour that baby was not delivered then they proceeded for c section. So you would have preferred to have a mentally challened kid in your family then have a happy healthy family. My point is C SECTION has its indication leqve it to docotors.
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Layla Mar 08, 2022 05:04am
Ohkay! Sometimes I do wonder which "muashra" these celebrities hail from actually? I live in Karachi Pakistan and haven't seen or heard anyone judging any woman for a c section from the last 10 years or so.
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Tadka Mar 08, 2022 08:51am
Who is judging ??? At this age
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Dollarman Mar 08, 2022 09:45am
Why show surgical scar pictures...where is world heading?
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FAZ Mar 08, 2022 09:59am
The question is not C section. The question is women choosing it themselves rather than due to medical issues. Anyways a couple should have the choice and the husband should respect the decision of his partner.
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Farhana abbass Mar 08, 2022 10:22am
I've c section also.after 9 years of marriage we've baby.we were concious n afraid also.still.we waited for 40weeks to go in normal delivery but couldn't.so.i don't have another option.
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KASH Mar 08, 2022 11:03am
I thought most maternity units try to get more and more women to have c section as it's a money making opportunity.
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No Name Mar 08, 2022 11:49am
And why would i judge mothers who have C-section births?
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khanman Mar 08, 2022 11:50am
@Arshad You are right to certain extent but actually sometimes c section is needed, I was also having this in mind that no c section and wont let doctor do it. But it was time for my wife. due to water bag rupture the baby was going into stress as the floating medium was gone, so they had to go for c section. otherwise consequences would have been different..
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Chrís Dăn Mar 08, 2022 12:29pm
@Uzma exactly.
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Dr Asim Mar 08, 2022 01:31pm
@Arshad There is a lot wrong what you are saying. C-section indications are elective or emergent. If the normal delivery known as SVD is not proceeding as should, then indication for emergent c-section is there to save the baby. I think you should refrain from your comment since it indicates ignorance. If she spent 24 hours and could not deliver, then would you not do a c-section to save the baby? The mother cannot push at all it means possibly maternal arrest via exhaustion so extract the fetus manually? Have you studied ob/gyn, maternal fetal medicine, or neonatology. It looks like you need to study those fields, otherwise leave it to the experts; that hospital owned by a foundation has more experts than you can imagine to do what they do. Then there is this thing there are greedy ob/gyns and hospitals but if 24 hours passed and your wife could not deliver, do not blame the doctor and the hospital. Go ask the best in the field outside that hospital or its neighboring institution.
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Saifullah Mar 08, 2022 01:52pm
@Arshad rightly said now it has become business of private hospitals especially , doctors are cutting women like butchers for just earning money.
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Sara Mar 08, 2022 03:01pm
@nk I was bleeding to death and we( me and baby) wouldn't have survived if it hadn't been for c section... and yes I did exercises and a lot of work Stop judging people... This Is the mentality that this article is talking about
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Samina waqar Mar 08, 2022 03:48pm
C-section are not mothers choice its Dr advice which we all mothers going through in this difficult phase,
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M. Saeed Mar 08, 2022 04:24pm
Child birth involves a huge push against the existing forces, to get delivered. If those forces are replicated against a ball of average 5 Pounds weight in air, it has been estimated that, it would fall to a distance about 300 ft away. If that kind of delivery force is not naturally available, the only solution remains is C-Section, to avoid a death of either one, or both.
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Muni Mar 08, 2022 05:21pm
Every body is different so if u can deliver natural good for u and the other who have a c section at least they have bundle of joy with them and they are living the life and having fun with them just worry about yourself
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Bilaria Mar 09, 2022 06:41am
@Ali (CA) So what?
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Bilaria Mar 09, 2022 06:44am
@Khan D: Narrow-minded wind!
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dr.Sabir Mar 09, 2022 12:54pm
@Arshad please Join #AmaaniBirth and Teach Empower the people around you with authentic knowledge of child birth. Thank You for Speaking Up.
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Abuzar Mar 10, 2022 12:18am
Nice baby
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Farah Tariq Mar 13, 2022 10:58am
No one never ever even thought about the pain and patience of such mothers who deliver their babies normally.....and its an eye seen fact that mostly females prefer c section over normal delivery because they can't bear pain of normal delivery....salam to brave women who deliver their babies normal
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Rational Entity Mar 14, 2022 04:31am
@Morning Star Just see the comments, people are naive, unfortunately, so she's right there is a lot of stigma!
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Rational Entity Mar 14, 2022 04:33am
@KASH That is not true.
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