VBAC or C Section?
I had planned on a home birth with a midwife. I labored at home for 36 hours, and after 7 hours of pushing, we finally transferred to a hospital and we ended up with an emergency c section. Thankfully all was okay. Though it was the Last thing I thought would happen. The hospital was a surprisingly positive experience given the circumstances… I think there’s a lil residual trauma still there around the ordeal. As we want to have another, I’d be curious what others chose to do. Was the VBAC healing and worth it? Or how was a second c section? What did it do to your scar? Is it worse in any ways?
I find myself thinking about this decision often so would appreciate some insights.
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Ive had 2 VBACs and i love them. I healed way quicker. I remember after my first I was up walking around with very little pain. I think my cramping from uterine contractions was worse than my tearing.
However, my sister ended up having a second csection but planned the second time around and she said it was a way better experience than the emergency csection. She healed better the planned csection too.
I went the VBAC route because I had a horrible labor and had a uterine infection as well. I also couldn't fathom having to take care of a toddler and newborn after a csection. Like how are you supposed to lift them or hold them. I literally couldn't figure it out. I lifted my toddler too early after my VBAC and regretted it, I couldn't have imagined with a csection.
Personally, my c section was a way easier recovery than my vaginal delivery. I also felt like I bonded easier with my c section baby because I wasn't as exhausted as I was after a full labor. Everyone's experiences are different, but I will be opting for a repeat c section with my current pregnancy.
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