From what I've read/noticed it seems that numerous people who have had difficulty with recovering from c/sect seem to be those that have been emerg that have been preceded by x hours of "labouring" before. Those that I have read that have had an "elective" seem to have recovered much faster. Just wondering whether any actual factual info exists on this.

I myself had an "elective" (not out of convienence) and was up and about and pretty much ok within 24hrs (need some painkillers for a couple of days but that was it) and seemed a lot better off than even many of those who had experienced "normal" labour.

I'm in no way suggesting elective c/sect is the way to go - I would like to go for a natural birth this time round if it's a possibility - but was just interested if there was any correlation between recovery and the circumstances surrounding the c/section eg without any labour etc.

Apologies if this seems a silly question