My friend is having her c-section right this very minute.  I'm praying that all goes well, and that God is in control in the operating room.

I've had two c-sections.  The first was for ignorance, the second was for fear.  The birth story for my failed VBAC is here.

Now, I'm pregnant again and trying hard to understand what to do.  I abhor c-sections, I think they go against nature.  I think the medical community has absolutely destroyed birth, and there aren't many places for women to turn to get support and encouragment to birth as God designed. 

Here are my current resources for childbirth.  If you are  pregnant, please get ahold of some of these.  I know that books are expensive, but barter or try the library.  Its so important for women to be aware and knowledgable about birth and to make informed decisions.

Christ Centered Childbirth by Kelly Townsend

40 Weeks by Jennifer Vanderlaan

Lord of Birth by Jennifer Vanderlaan

Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize

Prayers and Petitions for Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize

I want to add one thing.  A wonderful, beautiful labor and delivery is completely possible.  Up until the time that I went to the hospital with #3, my labor was only minimally painful, and I showed up at 6-7 cms!  Once I got to the hospital, the fear and pain took over.

I encourage you to post your birth stories or links to your birth stories in the comments section.  I would love to have a wealth of info from women to draw from.  Thank you.