So today I was talking to some other mums about trying for our second soon and mentioned that I would have another caesar (first one due to failure to progress). One of the girls, who had a Caesar due to her baby getting stuck, looked at me in disbelief and said 'what? You're not even going to TRY a vaginal birth?' I said no, I had enjoyed my Caesar, no recovery troubles and didn't resent the fact at all. She then went onto say how I would one day regret not feeling a vaginal birth and that 'women like you' are the reason why so many doctors disagree with vbac and on and on. I was so offended and shocked! To be honest, I haven't even considered a vbac because I am happy with my choice to have a caesar, even though I would think I'd be a great candidate for a vbac. She was really so disappointed about not getting her dream birth. I know she spent weeks preparing for the birth and had a huge plan drawn up with her ob, all which meant nothing in the end.
Now I don't know what to think! All my confidence in myself went out the window because I don't 'want' a vaginal birth and don't feel I 'need' it to be complete.
Thoughts? For those who have only had Caesars, is this an issue for you??
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