i haven't read the responses, but just wanted to say that having had an emergency c-section first time around, and a VBAC 12 days ago, if i were to get pregnant again i would choose an elective c-section without hesitation.... i have found the recovery excruciating this time and am still having massive issues 12 days on... i feel like i haven't been able to care properly for my baby or toddler due to barely being able to move... when i left hospital after my c-section i wasn't even on pain killers... i'm still taking them today.
anyways just wanted to tell my story, as someone who has experienced both, for me the c-section is the only way i would ever have another child (not that we are planning on it though).