5 years ago I had an EMCS for failure to progress, and 3 years ago a VBAC with forceps that I struggled to recover from - incontinence, infected episiotomy, bad piles etc. Thankfully no long lasting effects but it was bloody hard at the time. I know lots of women go through worse.
I'm now 34 weeks with DC3 and don't know whether to push for an ELCS this time round. My head (and of course midwife) says a second vb is the sensible option (less likely to have forceps again for example). But I found the EMCS easier to recover from, and I just want a birth where I feel I'm not freaking out, and haven't got the fear and worry of messing up my fanjo/bum.
Am I crazy for wanting an ELCS (assuming it'd be agreed to anyway)? Has anyone had an ELCS after VBAC? Thanks for any feedback!
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Anyone had an EMCS, then a VBAC, then an ELCS?
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Yumsnet · 01/03/2014 23:02
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