Mum2 - I have posted in your other threads so you're prolly familiar with my story.
Honestly, for me the VB was harder/more painful - the pain totally exceeded my ability to deal with it - it's like there was so much pain I popped a fuse somewhere. It meant I didn't function at all well for probably 18 months afterwards.
Whereas the CS pain - was acute and lasted longer - but the difference was at no point did I feel I wasn't able to cope with it. Even when there were problems with the wound healing, the pain was kept under control with pain killers, and I felt like instead of having all the pain piled on top of me over the hours of labour, it was metered out in small doses over several weeks - making it longer but more bearable, kwim?
Good luck in your choice, go with what feels right for you. The best choice you make will be the one that you feel most empowered by.
For me... c/s hands down was more painful. I couldn't even stand for 2 days after. I don't think I'll ever forget the pain and it's 16 yrs now. I've since had 2 VBAC's.. one 2 1/2 yrs ago and one 4 months ago and even with quite bad muscle separation with the last one which made my stomach quite sore after giving birth I wouldn't wish it different. I couldn't believe how great I felt straight after having a baby - amazing.
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