Don't compare childbirth methods, says actress Ozzlyn Wati

Actress Ozzlyn Wati has called for an end to the comparison between normal and Cesarean births, emphasizing that every mother's experience is a personal struggle. The 45-year-old, who has six children delivered through both methods, stated that the pain of normal labor is difficult to describe, reaching a point where even the process of stitching after birth goes unnoticed.

"The pain is to the point where when the doctor checks the dilation of the womb, we feel so much pain that we don't feel anything during the stitching process," she explained in a Threads post.

For Cesarean births, Wati noted that the real challenge begins after the anesthesia wears off. "The pain from a C-section is not like normal birth, but the challenge of self-care afterward is very high, especially when the pain starts after the anesthetic wears off," she said. She also pointed out that postpartum recovery for normal births is generally easier, with the body typically returning to its pre-pregnancy state in three months, compared to nearly a year for C-sections.

Wati took the opportunity to congratulate all mothers and offer well wishes to those hoping to conceive. "Whatever it is, I want to congratulate all mothers out there. For those still trying to have children, I always pray for all of you," she added. "May Allah grant you the blessing of pregnancy and childbirth soon. Amen."