My surgical birth scars remind me that no matter how knowledgeable, supported, educated, informed or alternative I become, not everything is within my control. My scars also remind me that no matter how knowledgeable, supported, educated, informed or alternative the women around me appear, these scars open me to their judgement. My scars are the fine line between empowerment and surrender. In my life I have been blessed to develop a great sense of power as a woman. Developing my comfort with surrender was a fiercer battle. My birth scars are my warrior scars in the battle to learn to surrender.

Edie, that mad me sad for you. I hope someday you dont see it as a loss. Thats as polite as I can be…….

I’ve had 3 c-sections. And while I love my children - my scar always reminds me that I didn’t get the experience of child birth my mother had. And I am sad. it is a loss.

Me and my baby love my scar :-) I am beyond proud to have it :-) She tells me, thats where I came from. Howd they get my big head through that? LOL

i have a small scar, just like that. I was hoping for something HUGE, football stitches, a serious scar! i was excited! the first time i saw my scar, i realized, maybe i should’ve told the doctor i wasn’t concerned with my scar being “below” the bikini line- hell i’d “never” wear one anyhow. i should’ve asked for a transverse c section- get a good one straight down the middle of my belly- an archaic type of assisted birth memorabilia - something to show at bars and pierce multiple times or something. i was disappointed in my ability to heal so well.
then one day, i showed Kate how she came out of my belly. she was so tender in the way she touched my scar, that i forgave myself for healing too well and realized it was special- even if it wasn’t huge or intense. it was her door into the world- a special portal reserved just for her entry into my loving arms. i finally saw my scar for the value it holds and now i like it and show it off to mothers who have had vaginal births or c-sections, too.

I had a C-section a month ago and it has been hard to come to terms with not only my post-pregnancy body but having a long C-section scar too. Along with the physical scars are the emotional ones—feelings of inadequacy for not having a baby “naturally”. I love that this woman is open about having a C-section!

WOW.This photo is amazing what an amazing photo to have, she is a beautiful woman, with a beautiful child. What an amazing feeling I get when I look at this picture. Special feelings that remind me of when I got my own scars. This is a very important, and special project and this picture among so many of the others prove it. Thank You for sharing and reminding me of such a special time and that I do not have to look like women in a magazine.