Vaginal birth vs Elective C-section

I wanted a v birth but I had to be induced which ended in an emergency c section, honestly if I knew that I would have gone for c section in the first place!! My milk came pretty much straight away, and I latched my baby whilst laying in the recovery room after surgery. The hardest thing about c section for me was not being able to drive and feeling like my independence was lost a little. My recovery however was great. I guess you have to weigh up pros and cons of both options!

I had an assisted vaginal birth. Labour started when my waters broke on their own. I was always worried about the unknown as well but you truly have to trust that your body knows what to do! Also you’re in a hospital where they will be making sure you and the baby are safe and healthy! I think even if you end up getting an episiotomy it will be better recovery wise than getting a c section. Im also a petite girly so i 100% needed that episiotomy! My recovery was pretty straightforward luckily and i had no complications with healing. You should ask about pros and cons of having a c section vs vaginal birth at your next midwife appointment as well. See what they say depending on your medical history and pregnancy journey etc.. good luck! I promise its not as scary as some people make it out to be🥹

I had an elective section and my milk came in normal time x