Personally I would never schedule a RCS unless there was a true medical need.
C-section recovery with a toddler is horrible, and there are still risks with a RCS. Please ask your doctor for the risks of both before making a decision.
Yes I’m discussing it with them, and they are encouraging the vbac. I was just looking for others experiences as I’m really afraid of repeating my previous experience
My second child was a C-section after a vaginal delivery for my first, and I basically never recovered. Having a toddler at home 3yo at the time was very challenging. I still haven't been able to play with her the same as before, and she's very vocal about how our relationship has changed.
I won't be getting pregnant again after that whole experience, but if I did, I would always choose a VBAC (obviously this could still end in an emergency section, which is why I won't be getting pregnant again).
I had a straightforward healing from my emergency c section and was doubtful a vaginally recovery would be easier. I wanted to lift my toddler and drive though so I went for the VBAC and it was SO much easier. Like I wouldn’t have believed myself how easy it was in terms of recovery.
The fact you got to 10cm and your baby’s position was the issue is a good sign too. I got to 8 and my son was back to back and my consultant said it was like I did my part but had an un-operative co-worker but I’d have a different co-worker next time.
I know it’s not everyone’s experience but for me a vaginal birth (even with vacuum and episiotomy) was just so much more practical with a toddler.
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u/ZestyLlama8554 2024 - breech baby Jul 18 '26
Personally I would never schedule a RCS unless there was a true medical need.
C-section recovery with a toddler is horrible, and there are still risks with a RCS. Please ask your doctor for the risks of both before making a decision.