Hi Fiona,

I had a c-sect after a failed induction and my recovery was excellent. I do have a very prominent scar on my lower abodomen though, which is uneven and feels lumpy from the scar tissue, apart from that I have no discomfort.

I can't comment on the episiotomy as I haven't had one.

I don't know under what circumstances an episiotomy is deemed necessary vs tearing naturally but I guess every person would have a differing opinion based upon their personal circumstances. For example, a gf of mine had a 3rd degree tear with her first bubba and opted for a planned c-sect for her second bubba due to complications during her recovery for months afterward - I don't know if her recovery would have been very different with a episiotomy b/c her DD 'turned' sidewards whilst she was pushing, so I think the episiotomy might have had to be a large cut anyway?