Rudri Bhatt Patel is a lawyer turned writer and editor. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Brain Child Magazine, Role Reboot, Mothers Always Write, Parent.Co, Raising Arizona Kids, and elsewhere. She is currently working on a memoir on grief, the Hindu culture and how it provides perspective on life’s ordinary graces. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook or her blog, Being Rudri.
Many women encounter pressure in the delivery room to opt for surgery. If you're a minority, you might face additional scrutiny. But never forget: as long as baby and you are healthy, the choice to push is yours.