Britney Spears has baby boy

**Daphne** · 09-15-2005, 08:46 AM

Okay.....did anyone else just shake their head at this one??? Not the fact that she had a baby - I pray mom and baby are doing well and everyone is healthy. But the fact she needed a police escort and chose a c-section vs. natural to avoid pain? Are you kidding me?????? Usually I don't believe all I read but I can't help to believe this one.

I also heard on Fox news this morning she named him Preston Michael Spears (PMS)!!!!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...091401930.html

**Michelle** · 09-15-2005, 08:50 AM

I had heard that about her c-section. I am amazed that the doctor allowed her to do that--maybe because of who she is? Won't she be in for a big surprise when she has the c-section "pooch". No more flat stomach for her!

*eta: the baby isn't taking her dh's name?

**Daphne** · 09-15-2005, 08:54 AM

I just read another article that said his name is Preston Michael Spears Federline.

**Michelle** · 09-15-2005, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Daphne
I just read another article that said his name is Preston Michael Spears Federline.

Ahh okay...that's a very long name!

**AmyMCGS** · 09-15-2005, 10:04 AM

I'm glad mom & baby are healthy, but I don't get this trend with choosing a c-section. I read an article in a women's magazine not too long ago all about the pros and cons of choosing a c-section over natural birth... I was amazed that so many women now choose c-sections intentionally.

I had one, but mine was not by choice- it was an emergency to save DD.

On the positive side, maybe Britney will have to wear more clothes onstage now to hide her scar/ belly.

**Sara Noel** · 09-15-2005, 10:09 AM

I didn't even know you could choose it as an option. I certainly wouldn't want to. From what I've heard from others, it's more painful.

**Kimberlina** · 09-15-2005, 10:37 AM

I agree with others about this disturbing trend towards c-sections by choice. I did a research paper for my Bradley birthing class on c-sections and painkillers. There is just a lot that people don't seem to get about it.

One of the Berman sisters (of Berman and Berman, the two docs who help women with sexual/sexuality problems) had her first child by regular delivery, and scheduled a c-section with her second one because she thought it would be easier and more convenient. I was very disappointed to learn this. However, she showed up on "Birth Day Live" after she had it, and said it was a huge mistake and she was sorry she had done it- it was MUCH worse than vaginal delivery.

Another sad thing is that a lot of people don't understand that having an epidural leads you to a much higher chance of having a c-section.

I firmly believe everyone should have a baby the way that is right for them, but I also think that they should do their research and understand exactly what they are getting themselves into.

Okay, stepping off my soapbox now.

**Katybird** · 09-15-2005, 12:37 PM

As someone who has had children by both vaginal delivery and by c-section (scheduled due to position of baby, not for convenience

), I can definately say that the silly girl made the wrong decision if she thought it would be less painful

. The recovery time from a c-section is much longer and more painful and I really don't see her as having a high pain tolerance. It is kind of poetic justice for someone who would go through a major surgery for the sake of less pain.

**MandiDawn** · 09-15-2005, 12:59 PM

Well, I have been hearing that she chose the C-section because of a STD (warts). That she couldn't have the baby vaginally because of them. Don't know how true any of that is . . .

**SHOPGIRL** · 09-15-2005, 01:12 PM

I had a friend that had a C-Section, not by choice, and she said it was great! She said the recovery wasn't bad at all, hardly any scar, just a little by the bikini line. She said she plans on having her next baby the same way.

**FreesiaE** · 09-15-2005, 02:41 PM

If you take a look at Star Magazine online, Britney also had a POLICE ESCORT, 8 body guards, and basically took over 1/2 the maternity wing. I swear, I really, really, hope she has to pay for that police escort. My gosh, it's not like she was delivering the President Spears, 2056!

**UPSyours2** · 09-15-2005, 03:44 PM

I heard on ABC News that she wanted to name the baby London since that's where she met Kevin Federline but decided to name him Preston Michael Federline Spears 6 lb, 11 oz bundle of joy by Caesarean section at a hospital in Santa Monica, California. No other details were available. They didn't say anything else then I checked the 7online.com website & it says No other details were available.

Here's the link to STAR MAGAZINE Article it's Titled

THE MOST EXPENSIVE BABY EVER!

http://www.starmagazine.com/news/61768

~ANDREA~

**AmyBoz** · 09-15-2005, 04:34 PM

Just my

here on the C-section thing. Julia was an emergency c-section. Patrick was by choice, as is the baby that's coming in February. My recovery was a piece of cake both times and the scar is nothing anyone can see.

As for Britney...whatever...that's really all I can ever say about her...whatever.

**bamamomto4** · 09-15-2005, 05:04 PM

I hope she and baby are doing well. Congrats to her!
(maybe she wont be so self absorbed now lol)

On the csection...My last was a csection,and not by choice. I cried for 2 months.She was breech from the get go,so I knew unless she moved,I would be having a csection.
Anyways--I'd rather deliver 3 more babies vaginal than one more csection. It was painful! I dont deal well with pain anyway,but it took longer for me to recover,and I bled longer.I was just miserable! (am I pitiful or what LOL)
The only good thing is,my scar is not that noticeable

**dndylfe** · 09-15-2005, 06:51 PM

I agree, c-section scars aren't that noticeable. Far below the hair line, and since I wouldn't be caught dead in a bikini, no one will EVER see mine.

With our luck, she'll have a fabulous plastic surgeon to help remove the "pouch" and fix her up right and tight.