Should I have a c-section?

Hey moms,
I went to a doctor for my scoliosis and back pain, and he recommended a c-section. He assured me that I will suffer from severe pain postpartum that could last for a very long time, if not permanent. He told me that I still have the option, and that the epidural should be working fine with me. But the question is, do I want to take the risk of permanently having lower back pain? Is the vaginal birth worth it? Is it that amazing?
I just don't think so, I am almost excited for a c-section. The reason why I am reporting this to you, is that you also have experiences.
About reading, Moms, I have read tons of info's all along my pregnancy, I am familiar with everything.
The problem is that if I scheduled a c-section for Thursday, and then suddenly had regular contractions. Braxton hicks have been increasing since yesterday.

Hi again, mate. As every one has said, the choice belongs to you. Did your OB give physiological reasons why VB would leave you with the pain whereas C/S will not? (That's just out of interest for me! Sounds like it isn't all that relevant given your current feeling of wanting the c/s, which I do understand and of course respect.)
I'm certainly no expert, but I believe that it shouldn't pose too much of a problem if you were to go into labour before your c/s. Just transfer to hospital early and they can prep you and do it then! It is unlikely that your labour will be fast and furious (though granted, for some people it certainly is), but perhaps as soon as you feel a different type of contraction then call your hospital or OB.
Probably I'd think the best thing to do is try not to stress. You sound like you are working everything out and feeling at peace about the c/s - hang on to that! And all the very best for a wonderful birth and a lovely, pain-free recovery and babymoon.

I agree with Mel (Arimeh).

I had a c/s, and hope to the universe that I never have one again.

HOWEVER, if you are scared, anticipating and dreading severe pain, probably tensing during contractions... and don't have faith in yourself and your body, that, and that alone, is going to inhibit your labour, and probably increase the chance of labour stalling, leading to interventions and possibly a c/s anyway...

C/s is painful though. Yes, 2 weeks doesn't seem like long right now but each day DRAGGED... with the uncomfortable pain and a new baby, some days I felt absolutely useless as I couldn't even pick up my screaming crying baby because I'd had a c/s. I can't imagine trying to deal with scoliosis AND c/s recovery.

Just some things to think about. Theres pain with both options, I guess its a question of how much and for how long?

Hi Ran :)
Labour is very good for babies, in fact a lot of women are opting to wait for labour to begin instead of "scheduling" the surgery. Labour is usually prompted by the readiness of bubs lungs :) . So if you do go into labour, just go to hospital. No biggy

I wish you all the best for the birth of your baby and a very speedy recovery :)

xx

Ran

I have had two different kind of births. The first one induced and 32 hours of labour ending up in emergency c/s due to baby stuck in pelvis and distress. Long and slow recovery and on painkillers for 3 weeks. The 2nd birth only 4 months ago was scheduled c/s best decision I ever made, it took me 5 months to make the decision but was so glad I did, my anxiety was low, I was happy and excited, had a spinal block (first time had Epi) Operation was at 5.15pm baby Tara born at 5.35pm and was back in my room BF Tara by 7pm and recovery in 3 days off all painkillers and walking around great!

Best wishes for the birth of your baby and good recovery too!.. any questions your welcome to PM me.

Bel
xxx

I was freaking about the pain of birth. I had always said that I will try and do it naturally - with all the drugs possible as I am not good with pain at all..and if there is a problem I was ok with a c-section.

When the day came I took the epidural straight up. Yes it was great and you couldn't feel a thing but they let it wear off for the pushing part. I told the midwifes that they could just tell me when to push but they said that I needed to be able to feel it. After about 12.5 hours of labour and 1.5 hours of pushing in severe pain they came to the conclusion that he wasn't coming out. He was face up and stuck in my pelvis. Emergency c section it was. I was just glad to get him out and the minute I got the drugs back in me I was fine.

I didn't find that the recovery was that bad. I was walking the next day. I didn't really have any pain as such it was more a heaviness in the stomach. By about day 4 I wasn't on any painkillers at all. Mind you it did hurt a bit when I coughed or laughed. And getting out of bed or off the lounge you had to be careful. DH and I were so traumatised by the experience that DH said no more babys. I spoke to the doctor afterwards and she said that its much less traumatic to have a planned c-section rather than going through all the labour and then an emergency c section.

For my second baby - I have already made the decision that I am going to go for a c-section straight up as I don't want to go through everything I did last time.