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Hi Jessica, you probably recognize me from other more heated debates, but I am not a radical anti-cesarean person. I think if you had such a poor outcome a c-section is something to consider. Have you spoken with OB's regarding how a second birth may or may not be a bit smoother for you? I haven't had a vaginal delivery, but women I know have often stated the second was less difficult thanks to the first baby's passage. I understand that each delivery is different and that the one can't guarentee the next, but...just curious. I had extremely well-developed abdominal muscles due to Elite-level gymnastics and combined with a very immature pelvis, and a 7 pound baby they had to cut through my muscles, not push them aside. Due to their strength the doctor said it was like cutting through concrete and so the recoveries ended up being VERY painful for me. I dislocated my hip once and they were worse than that. I don't know if anyone can say which is a better recovery, I just know I wish I hadn't had them and the ensuing problems. On the other hand, I don't think a woman wants to wear diapers from a vaginal delivery either. You have a bit of a dilemma and I hope all ends up the best for you.

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