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Elective C Section

Anyone who’s had an elective c section before , how did you find recovery ? I have a consultation next week to discuss which birth method I’d like , there are some reasons pushing me towards a c section but I’m nervous for the recovery as I’ll have a 22 month old also at the time .

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The recovery from my C-section was amazing with my first. I was up and about so quickly, no pain, no issues. The only reason I want vaginal this time is because I have a toddler and he will not cope well if I’m lifting the baby but not him.

I had an elective c section with my second and wished I had tried to give birth naturally instead. I found recovery very painful and worse than my first which was an emergency c section.

I had an elective with my first. I was moving about and walking as much as I could on day 2. I found it really helped! The first week is uncomfortable but nothing horrendous! I sometimes forgot to take my pain meds as I wasn’t in enough pain. I’ll be having another c-section this time as I loved my first so much! X

Thank you ! Hopefully I can come to a decision soon xx

I had a section with my 1st due to pre eclampsia and declining induction. My recovery was amazing and I’m having an elective this time with what will be a 23 month old x

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