2 years ago I was exactly in your position. Horrible emergency c-section and facing the possibility of a vbac. I was terrified after what had happened with my ds1. I opted in the end for an elective c-section. Honestly I regret that decision. Not that the elective c-section was bad, in fact it was an amazing experience compared to the emergency. Got to have my baby straight away, recovery was easier. The regret I have is that it basically stripped myself of options for the future. By the time I was ready to have my daughter I really wanted to have a vaginal birth. And whilst it is possible to have a vbac after 2 c-sections I live on a fairly remote and rural area and finding support for me was near on impossible so I ended up with a 3rd c-section. So I kind of wish I had tried for a vbac with my 2nd.
My advice would be research it, find support, surround yourself around people who have has successful vbac's. Make a decision you feel comfortable with. Only you can decide how you feel about it.
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