Hi - I am pregnant with my first DC, and have no idea what to expect when it comes to giving birth.
I am living abroad in a country that is very pro-ELCS (about 95% of mothers have CS). You are able to have VB, but they do not offer any pain relief (gas/air/drugs, etc) - the only option is an epidural.
I would like a VB, but am worried that as the doctors don't experience many -then if anything goes wrong - they won't be prepared.
Also, how much of the birth will I experience if I have an epidural?
The main reason I am put off ELCS, is that I think I may be missing out on something by not giving birth 'naturally'. Did anyone who had an ELCS feel like this after the birth - or am I being ridiculous to think like this?
Anyway - any thoughts/advice would be really appreciated!
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VB with epidural, or ELCS - confused about what to do...
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footyfan · 17/07/2011 09:17
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