Would you chose cs over nat?

[*Theluvbub*]

Just curious, of those who have had natural childbirth and a cs who would rather have a cs than go thru nat childbirth again?

and....If you had a cs, would you consider a vbac, or would you go cs again?

[MamaSage]

I had an emergency caserean, absolutely hated it, and would never ever chose to have another. Natural birth all the way, better for mum, better for baby.

[my_lot]

i had two VERY EASY gas only natural births. first was not even 3 hours from first contraction to birth, second was quicker! with both i was walking into the shower right after birth. they were both breastfeeding well and i was well and healthy.

then i had to have a c-sect. i had a spinal block that went too high i had to have oxygen. i had staples. the last in the line popped the next day. i had to wait for 4 hours in my room ( after recovery) for nurse change over for someone who wasnt busy to then try to get a wheelchair for me to see my bub in ICU. i started to get an infection after day 5 it was later tested and found to be golden staf, but i cont to walk in and out of ICU with that! i was given drugs i was allergic to ( and had a band on saying that) i couldnt sit or walk more than a few steps without pain. i could go on and on about that painand 4.5 years later its still very much a part of my memories of my sons birth. with my girls i remember the wonderful feeling of their heads crowning and them sliding out. with my son i rememebr pain pain pain. even the pain of trying to hang up washing 6 weeks after it!

....but to cut it short.... NO WAY would i "pick" to have another c-sect! it was life and death with my son- it had to be done. but so far i am not in that situation with this pregnancy and until i am i will be going for a natural birth.

[natasha]

i had a great elective c section and would defo have another one next time round.

[Pixie]

I wanted natural ended up with an emergency C/section hated every single minute, I never ever want another, but who knows the future if I should need one again I shall be more clear on it all, next baby aiming for a VBAC got the go ahead from the DR's. I want my natural birth dammit!

[tickle]

I didn't have the greatest v/birth experience (induced, posterior, episiotomy). It was very painful and a very long 36 hours. I would still choose that over my caesarean any day. The fact is that no matter what after a c/section you can't get up and walk out of there a couple of hours later, you can't pick up your toddler, heck I couldn't even change my babies nappy! Even if you have a really positive caesarean experience, for the most part, you aren't as mobile as after a normal birth.
I know, everyone is sick of the negativity and statistics but facts are facts. If others choose a c/section, good on them, but I certainly would never.

[*Theluvbub*]

Thanks for your replies ladies....My next question is....Does the thought of a vbac scare you? Does anyone have any info to share with me that is fact, ie risk of vbac vs repeat cs....to put my mind at ease? Im tossing up between considering vbac, and going cs again?

[tickle]

You can find a lot of information about vbac here.

I think when you look at the risks they are about the same either way. Good luck with your decision.

[bubbles28]

I had an emergency caserean, absolutely hated it, and would never ever chose to have another. Natural birth all the way, better for mum, better for baby.

SAME

I am a little scared but feel it will be the best decision for my baby and me.

[becca74]

If you look at my sig, you will see that I my first choice is natural

being a stubborn cow, I got myself my natural birth despite huge odds, and it was soooooooo worth it