Actress clarifies VBAC query wasn't meant to spark debate

Actress Datin Intan Najuwa has clarified her recent social media post regarding vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC). She explained that her intention was purely to seek advice from mothers who have experienced VBAC, not to ignite a debate on childbirth methods.

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I only asked and sought tips from mothers who have experienced VBAC because my doctor gave me the green light to try it.

Najuwa shared that her doctor has given her the "green light" to attempt a VBAC for her second child, a prospect she is "happy to explore." However, she stressed that this does not mean she rejects a Cesarean section. Her priority, as with her first child's birth, remains the safety and health of both mother and baby. "I only asked and sought tips from mothers who have experienced VBAC because my doctor gave me the green light to try it," she stated.

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This does not mean I reject a Cesarean section.

The actress further emphasized that her spontaneous sharing was for her own preparation should she have the opportunity to experience VBAC for her second child. "The sharing had nothing to do with 'wanting to give birth normally too much' or wanting to prove anything to anyone. If I have the chance to experience VBAC, Alhamdulillah. If not, that's okay too. In the end, I will always follow the doctor's advice and choose what is safest for the mother and baby," she explained.

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My priority, as with my first child's birth, remains the safety and health of both mother and baby.

Najuwa also refuted claims that her post was intended to provoke debate about different ethnic groups' mindsets on childbirth. She highlighted her friendships with people from diverse backgrounds, each with different choices and experiences regarding birth. "I actually just asked about VBAC tips, not to spark a debate about ethnicity, birth methods, or ways of thinking," she concluded.

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If I have the chance to experience VBAC, Alhamdulillah. If not, that's okay too. In the end, I will always follow the doctor's advice and choose what is safest for the mother and baby.