C-section Trauma

I'm 37 weeks pregnant with my second and having a hard time deciding whether or not to do a scheduled C-section for this baby. My first is almost 4 years old and was an emergency C-section after 3 hours of pushing. The experience was extremely traumatic and I don't feel like I'm "over it".

I had an appointment today at the hospital and accidentally walked into the maternity floor and had a panic attack that has left me crying for hours. I don't want to be triggered like this after 4 years. Everyone I know who has had an emergency C-section is living their lives normally. I feel like I can't move through this no matter what I do. And now I feel like it's affecting my second child.

Looking for either advice or sympathy lol

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I've never had a natural so I wouldn't know about that but as a personal choice I chose an elective C section and it was the most magical birth, just getting up on the morning of, having a shower and leaving the house knowing that in a few hours my baby will be in my arms - nothing will ever beat that feeling. It all went so smoothly 🥰 I'd 100% have another c section if I have another baby x

My daughter is 2 and I still have issues with the fact I had an emergency csection. I had to do wound care for 5 months after. I had to go in the building the wound care is located in for another appointment and all I wanted to do was cry as I walked passed it. You are very valid for how you feel. I have heard the elective csections are such a better experience. If you think an elective will be better go for it. I think when the time comes you will be able to handle it. You are not affecting your 2nd child. Please don't make yourself feel worse. Especially because it's not needed. :) you can do this!!!

Im so sorry you had a bad experience. I can relate as my first was an emergency c section and im also not over it.
Have you spoken to your OB about doing VBAC?

A scheduled c section is nothing like an emergency. You'll only be bruised in one place! Would recommend them 👍

I had my second c-section 8 weeks ago after a traumatic emergency c-section almost 3 years ago. I made a post when I first had my ecs detailing what I went through (if you want to go to my profile to read it, it’s under posts by me). I was terrified walking into that OR… BUT my experience was nothing like my first. I actually got to see my baby this time, and they even let her stay with me for the majority of being sewn up. I was extremely transparent with them about my fears, and they were very kind. I will never forget my lead surgeon. She gave me a birth experience that I don’t have nightmares of. I am so thankful. I pray you get that too ❤️‍🩹

I’m the same. I have severe tokophobia from my first. So I now have to have an elective c section and I’m still crying most days from fear. I understand! I’m 3 weeks away from surgery and I hope it takes away my birth fear

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