More and more women are choosing to plan their child’s birth ahead of time with elective C-sections. In fact, the number of C-sections in the U.S. has doubled in the last decade, accounting for over 1.3 million births. Proponents of elective C-sections favor the control it gives them over the birthing process, with pregnant mothers now able to know weeks ahead of time when they will give birth and for about how long — among other benefits. Some doctors aren’t sold on the concept, however.

The relationship that siblings have with each other is vital to their character development, their sense of personal history and even the happiness they feel in old age. A positive relationship with a brother or a sister in childhood will result in a best friend for life. It is often the longest and most important relationship we can have, which is why it is so important for parents to nurture it from the start.