If you have had either or both a planned and/or emergency c-section, what did you think was preferable? Which did you recover easiest from? Which one did you cope better with emotionally? Any other thought/advice?

There are reasons that I won't go into but I am aware if I am able to go into labour naturally, this birth will be heavily monitored and be under a time limit. My previous births have been natural and active so I don't know how I will go labouring whilst being monitored. I am concerned that if the baby goes into distress or the labour isn't progressing that I will be rushed off for an emergency section. And I am now wondering if a planned c-section will be better for my peace of mind and the baby's health rather than attempting and being unable to birth naturally.