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I had ascheduled C/S with my first baby- he was breech and I didn't really have any other choice. I was seeing midwives for my whole pregnancy and was going to have a natural delivery at a birth center. I was pretty devastated about needing surgery to get my baby out. It was really weird not being part of the birth. I didn't really have my hands free, wasn't able to see or hold the baby right away, and was left staring at the ceiling while they stitched up the hole in my gut and my hubby was bonding with the baby. It was painful to recover from, too, although I had a much easier time than most women I have heard about, about two or three weeks on percocet. When I am ready for the next one, I will definately attempt to have a vaginal delivery. Read up on methods to strengthen you pelvic floor, like kegels as well as ways to minimize any tearing or damage, like slowed pushing and massage. My recommendation would be a vaginal delivery, but ultimately, of course, the diecsion is yours! Good luck either way...

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