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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had a baby a year and a half ago (c section) and this whole experience has knocked me down and I'm just now getting back up again.  I had a relatively easy pregnancy but the birth was not great (induced because baby wasn't coming but I didn't progress at all for days even after they broke my water so I ended up having a c section), and the postpartum period and breastfeeding were much harder than I expected, even with lots of help.  Although not dcum "skinny" I was in great shape about 5 years ago (lots of weightlifting, solidcore 3 times a week, ate relatively healthily most of the time but probably indulged more than I should).  I finally stopped breastfeeding and I'm now at my highest weight ever (185 and I'm 5'1"), hardly exercise, have been subsisting on takeout and pretty unhealthy homemade casseroles etc.  I'm finally out of the postpartum funk enough that I have a little more time for myself.  While I don't know if I want to have another baby because of my experience last time, I do know I would be miserable pregnant and postpartum at this weight and fitness level.  I don't want to feel "ready" for a second and then not be physically ready.  What would you do to get in the best shape physically for a second pregnancy.  Any particular routines, movements, or even medical or laboratory tests you would recommend?  I think I would just have a c section the second time since I've already had one.[/quote]

There are risks associated with VBACs[/quote]

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