I had an emergency c/s with Dennis Price and it was a really positive experience. He was gentle, I recovered REALLY well and DS and I were 100% healthy. He practises out of Malvern and delivers at Cabrini, Jesse Macpherson (Monash) and Mount Waverley Private. I find his matter-of-fact manner really reassuring, and he's out for the best outcome for Mum. Also pro-VBAC (supporting me to 42 weeks at least).

If you do go with a planned c/s, perhaps it's worth getting some counselling beforehand so you aren't so afraid. One of my best friends had an horrendous experience with an emergency c/s with #1 and has just had a planned c/s. Her recovery has been heaps better, and the experience was just a complete 180.