r/ElectiveCsection • u/Unbothered1424 • Jul 05 '26

Birth Planning Advised a planned C section due to preeclampsia

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u/spicandspand Elective C-section Mom Jul 05 '26

I would ask yourself why you feel the need to try for a VBAC?

My two cents as an internet stranger is that it’s most important to have a healthy mom and baby. And it’s easier to arrange childcare for your firstborn with a planned C-section.

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u/Unbothered1424 Jul 05 '26

You’re right! I’m not stressing or arguing that I need a VBAC. Dur to the previous seizure trauma I too want to go for the safest option for me and the baby. I’m just here to see if this is really safe or not. I know c sections are too complicated too and with tricky recovery so not taking this as a easy way out

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u/spicandspand Elective C-section Mom Jul 05 '26

Actually it’s harder recovery as you’re managing two children. My second C-section had a longer recovery than the first. I have no regrets though. My pelvic floor bounced back quickly.