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[quote=Anonymous]I had a scheduled C-section with my first (breech) and VBAC a for second. No clear winner or loser in terms of  physical outcome for me. Immediate recovery with VBAC is easier. My C-section scar also itched for a long time ans is still itching sometimes. But something shifter down there post VBAC and that is a bit unsettling. No big deal but not perfect. I have friends with horror stories with C section and friends with horror stories with VD. All in all, I’d give a slight advantage to C-section in terms of pure impact on my body. But only because damage to my belly is less intimate than damage to my V.

In terms of outcome for baby: I would not do an elective c section. Both my kids seem eczema and allergy prone. But the VBAC kid’s eczema/ allergies is really minimal compared to the suffering of the other one.

I will never be 100% sure the vaginal delivery would have made a difference for my oldest. But statistics suggest it so I am happy the choice was not mine or I would profoundly regret it.

Bottom line: vaginal delivery wins because healthiest for baby and safest for mom in case of multiple pregnancies.

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