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[quote=Anonymous]I've had both, a c-section and a VBAC. The c-section, in hindsight, seemed like it was unnecessary (OB insisted on inducing me on my due date since she was on call, and then just as her shift ended, she declared a vaginal delivery wasn't happening - otherwise she would have had to stay late or hand me off). It was a physically and emotionally disorienting experience. I didn't get to see my daughter for several hours. I got wheeled back into the labor room after delivery and left alone, where an anesthesiologist arrived and said he was there to give me my epidural. "I've already had my baby!" I had to tell him. I remember how bloated I was, and how unpleasant the constipation was. It seemed harder to bond with my baby in that hazy state. Since I was 29 and in good shape, I did recovery quickly, but it's still major abdominal surgery. We were in the hospital for four days.

So I decided to have a VBAC if possible with my second. I used midwives, but when I cursed enough, they gave me an epidural. I got to hold her right after she came out for what felt like hours. Finally they said they needed to clean her up a bit, and then she was right back in my arms. I was discharged less than 48 hours after having her. I did have a tear that required stitches, but it was nothing compared to the c-section recovery.

So yeah, I am team vaginal birth all the way. Thank goodness we have the option of c-sections! So many women and babies have been saved. But there's a big chasm between the number of c-sections that are truly necessary (probably about 10%) and the number we're seeing (30% or more). And those "could have been vaginal birth" experiences are missing out on an easier recovery and bonding time, IMO.

If I were to have a c-section today, I would go into ready to make demands. No, you can't have a loud, chatty OR where everyone's gossiping with their coworkers; this is my child's birth! No, you can't wheel me and my child in separate directions. Have skin to skin contact as soon as possible. [/quote]

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