Elective c-section

I'm wanting to have an elective c-section but I have quite a clingy 20 month old..

I had an emergency c-section with my first which was quite traumatic so I'm scared to go through labour again, let alone naturally delivering this baby..

I dont know what to do!

(I'm 32 weeks pregnant)

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Have one if you want one! Do what's best for you, they often recommend it anyway if you already had one xx

I had a planned section with #2 (after emergency)with 3.5yrs between. Im opting again with #3 but my older 2 are now 10 and 14

Toddlers are much more caring than we give them credit for, explain to them what will happen (obviously not major details), that mummy will be sore for a few days, talk about your existing scar and how it will be open again to get their baby brother/sister out safely, how gentle cuddles will be ok afterwards but you can't lift anything heavy etc. And let them help you.

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