# @meenakshi.sharma.co on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2020-04-04T16:03:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Meenakshi Sharma | Ottawa • Mom Life • Community • Creative (@meenakshi.sharma.co) — https://gondola.cc/meenakshi.sharma.co

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The month of April is recognized as International Cesarean Awareness month. I’m a proud c-birth mama times two. Yes, I just called it a c-birth. Let’s change the narrative here. We gave birth. Period.
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After a traumatizing and emotional experience with my first emergency c-birth, I never thought I would elect to have a scheduled one for my second. I did my research. I thought long and hard. My decision was made. It came as a surprise to some that I decided to have a repeat c-birth. I didn’t have to justify my decision to anyone. This was my choice. My right.
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I have an immense amount of respect for all women who decide to choose this journey of motherhood. Giving birth is a beautiful thing, irrespective of how our babies are delivered. And we’re allowed to grieve if we didn’t give birth the way we had hoped. Our feelings are valid, always.
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But if there’s one little piece I can leave you with, it’s this: be proud, mama’s! We made it through the toughest times to bring your babies into this world - and that moment should not be underestimated.
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What was your birth experience(s) like? Share your thoughts (only if you’re comfortable).
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