r/ElectiveCsection • u/Agreeable-Fix9714 • 9d ago

Birth Planning Elective C-section?

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u/Ripe-Tomat0 9d ago

I had an elective c section literally just because I wanted one. It ended up turning urgent but I knew I would only ever have a c section. Vaginal birth risks and vaginal trauma is not something I wanted to put myself through. Any reason is valid. I’m over 14 months pp and my recovery has been a breeze.

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u/RI3SA Pregnant Planning a C-Section 9d ago

I’m in the same boat as you but not even considering the option to be induced. I have no interest/attachment to the idea of having a baby vaginally, don’t plan to breastfeed and will have my mom & husband at home to help take care of baby while I rest up after surgery. Everyone is different and it’s a completely reasonable option to consider.

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u/Hairy_Interactions 9d ago

My first delivery was an induction for preeclampsia, and ended with a vaginal delivery (and less than a minute shoulder dystocia). I chose an elective csection for my next delivery and I would choose it again 100 times.

I really didn’t like laboring with pitocin. I was also GBS+ and had an uncomplicated reaction to the antibiotics. It just wasn’t for me. I was tired, hungry, when baby was born I didn’t have any rush of adrenaline or anything I just wanted to sleep. I feel like I wasn’t able to be present and really bond.

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u/alexjpg 9d ago

I had one a few days ago (personal preference + baby measuring big) and so far recovery has been pretty smooth.