It's natural to be nervous about giving birth. Talk to your doctor about your fears and concerns. He or she knows your physical condition and medical history. Everyone's experience is different. Your doctor and nurses .. And the father of your baby ... Are there to make your experience as pleasant as possible. Maybe take birthing classes .. Some knowledge from professionals will help allay your fears and prepare you for the experience! Good Luck.
I searched with this phrase: C section or natural birth after c section
and found a number of links that look useful.
Here a good place to start after I read your reply to Barb Cala's answer:
http://www.babycenter.com/0_vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-vbac_1420895.bc
My Wife had a C-Section, and then gave birth to my second child Naturally.
She said it was a burning sensation along the area where her C-Section scar was, so I am assuming (not having experienced it first had) that the scar tissue internally where the C-Section had been, did not have as much elasticity as the other parts of her abdomen. Regardless, I might ask for pain medication before too far dilated.
I have never had a C-section but I have had four children natural. I can assure you that even though you are in pain and you swear you will never get through it nor will you ever do it again, once they place your baby in your arms it all goes away. It is an indescribable euphoria that you will experience. Even though my last child was the "biggest" and the doctors/nurses wouldn't even give me a Tylenol and I had a "high risk" pregnancy..... I am still having major baby craves today. I hope you have a memorable birth of your child either way.
My daughter had 2 C-sectional births with a almost 3 years' interval. All went well, so even if you have to opt for a c-section at the last minute (which she did) , it doesn't mean you need to be overly concerned (freak out) . She has incidentally the RH-blood type that limits number of births to like two.
Our grandsons are now 14 and 12, and they and Mom(and dad) are lovely folks.
Dear Ashley Winn,
On the one hand it is extremely difficult when your mother's advice is for Caesarian section. But at age 72, and my own mother an RN and I myself a retired health care professional, I do lean toward natural vaginal childbirth unless there are specific medical contraindications.
But whichever you choose, I would like to mention the value of exercise, just walking and walking all during your pregnancy. Among my own friends who did that, their deliveries tended to be remarkably easy.
http://www.webmd.com/baby/features/elective-cesarean-babies-on-demand#1
As others have stated, each birth is different. You could have five kids and each pregnancy, each birth will be different.
I had a C-section and an epidural. It was my body; it was my pain. There wasn't going to be anyone around me that didn't support my choices. There is no shame in taking pain meds, just as there should be no shame in which way you deliver your baby.
My son got stuck in the birth canal and we were losing the heartbeat during each contraction. The decision was made to do a C-section so he would be delivered safely.
This is your experience. You and your partner should talk this over so you guys are on the same page about your birth experience. Good luck.
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