My name is Tola and this is my cesarean section story as a first-time single mom.

Finding out I was Pregnant

I got pregnant at 31 and as soon as I realized and mentioned I had taken in, my then-boyfriend told me to have an abortion.

Abortion? How did we get here? What if I lose my life during the abortion process? What if I have complications that will hinder conception in the future?

After thinking deeply about it, I decided to keep the pregnancy and outright refused to have an abortion.

My Pregnancy Journey

Since I decided to keep the pregnancy, I had to be ready to face the consequences. My boyfriend never showed up, called, or texted.

I was ALONE!

Days rolled into weeks, and I was 40 weeks gone.

My Cesarean Section Experience

Labour started for me on a Tuesday with 2 cm dilation and excruciating pain. I was immediately admitted and checked into the hospital.

A few days before, I had done a scan that showed my baby was too big for a vaginal delivery. However, I was hopeful, and to help ‘shrink’ the baby, my aunt had gone ahead to get me some local herbs. Unfortunately, I went into labour the following day.

After over 24 hours of intense and painful labour, my doctors asked for my consent to carry out an emergency cesarean section. I didn't think twice about it.

The cesarean section was carried out successfully.

However, I wish I had the support of a partner and was not alone.

Support For Moms

Pregnancy and childbirth are life-changing experiences, and all moms, including women who go through cesarean section, need as much support as possible.

I wish I had emotional support and more during my pregnancy.

However, my beautiful baby girl, now six years old, makes it all worth it.

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