Hi newmum2013 I'm not going to get into the vaginal versus c-section discussion because personally I have only ever had c- sections, 3 in total - the most recent of which was 6 days ago - where I delivered beautiful twin girls

What I can tell you about a c-section is that you will not feel anything - after your spinal block or epidural has been administered they are extremely thorough in testing and checking you have no feeling from your upper body down, BEFORE proceeding to the cutting you open stage.

I don't think you have anything to be afraid of! And I can almost promise you that when the big day arrives your excitement to meet you baby and readiness to het the baby out and do away with your big heavy tummy - will hopefully outweigh your fears of the c- section!

The pain relief administered afterwards is also excellent so you should have no worries about pain in the days after the cs - they will do everything they can to ensure your pain is minimized and you are up out of bed 24 hours after the surgery.

Congratulations on being pg - don't let the fear of how your baby arrives ruin the excitement of having a child!!

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