I was given the choice for gently inducing me with DD1, logically I knew it probably wouldn't end in the birth I was looking forward to, and was risky to her as well considering her high position so I elected to have another c-section.
At the end of the day, weighing up the risks of both options is all you can do, and whatever you decide to go with is hopefully the one you will end up happy with!
I have pelvic/back issues, so my first birth had to be a c-section. The pelvic issue is still there and so I need another c-section for this pregnancy. I must, however, say that even if my back had improved and my rheumatologist said I could go for a VBAC this time around if I liked, I would STILL choose a c-section for this pregnancy. I found my first c-section to be an empowering experience and I certainly didn't feel like any less of a woman / mother etc. (common issues, apparently) because I had one. I recovered well and baby was great. I bonded perfectly with my wonderful little boy and it really was just a lovely experience all around. I am looking forward to my next one. I wish you well in making your decision
Unfortunately because with my 6th bub I had to have a emergency classical c-section I had to have another c-section with my 7th...I was not even allowed to attempt a VBAC. I tried hard but unfortunately no one would even consider it.
1st ~ no choice was an emergency
2nd ~ offered VBAC BUT i was impatient so opted for c-section
3rd ~ tld i had NO choice
4th ~ hopefully later this year
i had to have a c-section with my first son because he was breached and very high up and decided to have another one with my second son because felt it was safest option as i am diabetic and didnt want to risk harm on my son. Both my c-section i had good experinces with healed really well and up working the next day wth boy still with a little pain but was walking. i would of done anything different i would of likes to experince a natural birth but its my babies health that mattered the most.
Because I ended up getting gestational diabetes with my second pregnancy and I feared bub would be too big to push out and that it would put too much pressure on my scar. In the end he was 3.7kilos so really not that big at all.
If I have a 3rd and I have a complication free pregnancy. I'll be going for a VBA2C for sure
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What made you have an elective c/section instead of a VBAC??
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