Vaginal birth or c-section??

[happygolucky6]

Just wondering what everyone's experiences where with both a vaginal birth and c-sections.

It's coming up to the time that I have to choose my birth plan and I just want to know I chose with all information rather than picking one just because I know more about it.

Also, if you have a c-section, do they book it from week 40 onwards? Or do they do them from 38 weeks onwards?

Any advice, information, experiences would be welcome. 💕

I have only had 2 sections so can't comment on vaginal, both were a great experience and mega quick recovery, I was out within 24 hours. First was a failed induction that resulted in a section and second was elective, they wouldn't booked the elective before 39 unless an urgent medical need

I delivered all four of my babies vaginally, yet I would recommend you to have a c section. If I could go back I would have opted for a section each time.

Vaginal birth - first baby. Whilst I’m pleased I’ve experienced it it was bloody hard. Had two black eyes from pushing. Ended in a third degree tear from front to back needed repair in surgery. Had more stitches than a section. Recovery was very very tough. They have said any subsequent babies will be a section as my bits were wrecked after this one. He was only 7lb 4 so not massive.

Vaginal birth here which was completely fine, baby was over 9lb, I had the lowest grade tear which healed no problem with a few stitches, no intervention eg forceps, suction one (can't remember the name) and didn't feel any pain with the gas and air.
I don't know if it made any difference but right up until the end I went to daily walks for a bit of fitness

My dd was over 9lbs, 9 days overdue, very long labour, suction cup failed flew across the room, ended up with episiotomy & forceps. More traumatic for my hubby than me as I don't remember every detail. Honestly the recovery was worse than labour, didn't feel 'normal' until she was 8 months. Currently 8 weeks pregnant with my 2nd, plan on asking for an elective section & hoping I don't have to fight too hard.

Thank you everyone for your posts it's defo given me something to think about!

I just wanted to make an educated choice rather than picking one because it's the one I know more about.

I also didn't want to steer clear of c-sections purely because of the bad press they seem to get when quite clearly here there are a lot of positive things to be said about them.

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