Considering VBAC – What does natural childbirth feel like?
I had a c-section 7 years ago (emergency after 60+ hours of labor) and am considering a VBAC as the c-section was the worst experience of my life. I was in intense pain and still had abdominal pain and burning MONTHS after my c-section.
For those who have had natural childbirth, how would you rate or describe the experience? I would like to experience a vaginal delivery vs. an impersonal operating room where you are immediately seperated from the baby, etc.
Would you recommend an epidural? Did it slow or help your labor?
Any experiences or advice from those who have been there would be great. I am 17 weeks now, so I have some time, but I want to make some decisions…
By the way – my first c-section was due to poor fetal position and fetal distress…my labor was SLOWLY progressing but my son had had enough!
I had a vaginal delivery and wanted so badly to go without an epidural and I almost did.. but I was having a hard time breathing through my contractions so I gave in and got the epidural anyway.. and to be honest, I’m glad I did. I tore pretty bad and had to get stitches.. and I was able to sit back and just enjoy the experience.. Oh.. and after I got the epidural I pretty much went from 5 to 10 cms in like an hour.. the nurse said that it was probably because I was more relaxed.
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