Want another baby after traumatic emergency caesarean, but feeling scared

[Boymum222]

I had a really traumatic birth in January ended up in emergency c section. All I can think about is I want to have another baby but I can’t do that again. Is anyone else in the same boat? I’m doing emdr therapy x

I had a traumatic crash CS with my first and waited 4.5yrs to have my 2nd.

I had birth trauma counselling between the two.

What happened the first time round if you don't mind sharing? What are you hoping for second time round? Natural delivery or would you consider an elective CS?

Have you had a debrief to understand what happened with your first?

Give yourself time. There is no rush to make a decision on future children. The one you have is still so little.
Try and work through the trauma with a counsellor. It’s not like falling off a horse and getting back on again.

Maybe just go for and elective c-section for the next one? Takes some of the unknowns out of the equation. I had aj elective c-section and it was a very good experience. Healing wasn't too bad on the other end.

Your baby is only 6 months old, enjoy the baby you have now before rushing into big decisions. They don’t stay little long