Had emergency c-section with DS 3 yrs ago. Hideous experience (pre-eclampsia, induced, discovered breech, stopped induction, tried turning, then emergency c-section, followed by nighmares, and long period of pnd).
Second baby due in March. All along have been adament that I want elective c-section: better the devil you know. I will feel in control of what is happening to me, don't want to take any chances again, need the experience to be as 'good' and 'positive' as possible, scared of rupturing scar if VBAC, have knackered tummy, don't want knackered bits as well.
Anyway, just suddenly thought - how would it be to have vbac? recovery time so much quicker and no major surgery. But the unknown is absolutely petrifying to me.
I have no 'need' to try natural birth - that side of it really doesn't bother me. And I would have all the pain relief on offer to me.
I want the most pain free, easy option (don't shout at me for that) where I can bond with my child and just enjoy it.
I'd be really interested to get honest feedback from anyone that has experienced vbac and give their comparisons over their different experience.
Thank you so much in advance
DHW
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desperatehousewife · 12/10/2005 09:39
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