C-section or Vaginal Delivery

Hi Mommas, I’m still in my first trimester with twins trying to learn/get an idea of what to expect. I’d really appreciate you sharing your experiences with delivery/what type of twins you delivered! TIA

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I had a c section because my twins were on the smaller side and they would not tolerate contractions well.

I didn’t really have an option to do vaginal delivery but I have no regrets about that process. There is a bit of pain 1-2 weeks after for me but in general my scar is hardly noticeable they did a really good job (they stitched it then glued it). We listened to music and the birth itself was pretty low stress, I was very relaxed and have nice memories of the experience.

We had a planned c section (MCDA twins) it was a wonderful calming experience! We knew when it was happening, they had our own music playlist playing and it took like 30 mins. Recovery wasn’t that bad I was walking around the hospital car park the next day. I would do it again and am going to do it again with my single baby now! Xx

I had a c section with my twins and a vaginal delivery with my first child. I scheduled a c section as soon as I knew I was having twins because for me I felt there were a few risks I didn't want to chance (I had an instrumental delivery with my first).

Was nice knowing when they would be born! I felt more in control and I made it 37+5 until the surgery. They also turned out to be breech so couldn't have had a natural delivery anyway.

You could always book a c section and change your mind closer to the time if you felt like it. Good luck with everything! X

And I had Dcda twins!

My sister wanted a spontaneous vaginal birth w her twins but up until 38w nothing happened so she ended up getting a Csec, we were all hoping and praying that labour would come naturally but it didn’t and they had to be evicted. 5”4lbs each!! That’s very big for twins. She was a skinny pregnant mama (if you’ve ever seen one, she was ALL belly, didn’t gain weight anywhere else but her belly) She’s never felt one contraction in her life.

Typically most Drs will go with a C-section because very often one baby is breech and not many doctors have the skills to do vaginal breech births (though some do). So I would take that into consideration.

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hey mamas!!
i have a scheduled c section for april 13th this is my second c section with my first being an emergency c section.
what are some of your recovery/postpartum must haves ??
and what did you pack in your hospital bag for a planned c section for yourself & baby??
TIA.🤍