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[quote=Anonymous]I had a scheduled C. I was terrified of labor and had already had traumatic labor-like experiences with losses. Then my son turned high risk during my third trimester and a C Section was safer for him. He had great agpar scores and is a healthy, thriving 18 month old. My recovery was fairly easy. It's a pain to not be able to lift things and I remember it was frustrating to need to avoid too many trips up and down the stairs, but now my scar is barely visible. It was wonderful to know exactly when my son would be born. The procedure was completely calm and straightforward and as expected, overall the C Section itself was a good experience. After insurance, I paid $60 for the whole birth and hospital stay. I think recovery from a scheduled C is harder but more predictable than recovering from an average vaginal birth, and much easier than recovery from difficult vaginal birth or an emergency C. The one thing no one told me is that you will have numbness right above the incision and for some women that never goes away (I still have some) but then there are permanent changes from a vaginal birth too. I think it's a less good choice if you want more than two or three children.

I'm pregnant again and not 100% sure what I'll do this time (I have time to think about it). My choice will revolve around what feels right for me and best for my family, not on some weird DCUM troll who doesn't believe in medical intervention (that PP and I clearly value different things).

Best of luck, OP![/quote]

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