I had a bad first birth with ds. Hind waters broke and I was kept in hospital for 3 days and then had an induction, with pessary and drip etc. Very slow progress for 2 days and eventually had an emergency c section after getting stuck at 6cm. SLow recovery from that etc - all in all, a negative experience,
However, I can choose now to go through with a VBAC or request a c section. My biggest fear is going through everything I did with my first birth and then having to have an emergency c section again. I have been advised that I can book an elcs which is a kinder, gentler, experience?
I have some questions that I would be very grateful if any wise mn'etters could answer as my midwife is very pro VBAC and not interested in answering c section questions...
What's the latest you can book the ELCS for? Can you wait until 40 weeks or do they prefer you to have it earlier?
Do they cut through the existing scar or make a new incision?
Is it harder to breastfeed with an elcs because the milk is delayed because the body hasn't gone through labour?
Because of complications afterwards I had about a week in hospital with ds. What's the 'estimated' recovery time for an elcs as I now have a toddler to think about.
Sorry, for all the questions. I'm having sleepless nights over what decision to make and need to come to a conclusion soon.
Thank you
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Panicking about VBAC, but petrified about a 2nd c section...
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loveroflife · 29/01/2013 14:38
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