did anyone have a c section? was it emergency or chose?

Brooke - posted on 03/26/2010

I was induced and had to get a c after 12 hours only being at 4cm...I felt bad about myself knowing that without technology someone may have died during labor...that's the only thing that emergency Cs make me feel bad.

Kim - posted on 03/26/2010

Hi Michelle,



I had a C-Section with all three of my children. The reason I did was because my first pregnancy with every contraction, the babies heartrate flatlined....so that was a bit of an emergency. I chose C-sections for my next 2 deliveries just to be safe. I was fine with having them, and never had any adverse feelings. Women shouldn't feel guilty for having had them. Having a baby is a blessing, no matter what method of delivery! You did not fail. Be proud! Blessings to you!

Laketta - posted on 03/26/2010

i had to have an emergency c-section with my youngest because she was tied up in her cord and lodged in my ribcage. she couldnt move but her heart rate was fine thank goodness. it took my dr and 3 assistances to get her out.

Shelley - posted on 03/26/2010

I had an emergency c-section with my oldest. He was stuck in the birth canal!

Stephanie - posted on 03/26/2010

I had to have a c-secion with both my daughter and my son. I would have to tell you, don't feel like you failed you didn't. You cannot make your body do what it is not going to do. With my daughter I did not dialate past 2cm, and with my son he was laying horizonally when I went into labor.

Stephanie - posted on 03/26/2010

I had to have a c-secion with both my daughter and my son. I would have to tell you, don't feel like you failed you didn't. You cannot make your body do what it is not going to do. With my daughter I did not dialate past 2cm, and with my son he was laying horizonally when I went into labor.

Leslee - posted on 03/26/2010

I had a c-section with my second child. It was hard tough pregnancy in that I was having cramping and bleeding episodes all through out the pregnancy. I was admitted to the hospital just after my third trimester mark and stayed there until my son was born! It turns out that I had several blood clots on the placenta, which that caused the placenta to disintegrate to the point of not being able to support my son any longer. I didn't want to do the c-section, but as soon as I found out that my son was in trouble, i didn't care, as long as he was ok. I knew that I would be ok eventually, all I wanted was to hear him cry and see him. So don't feel too bad about the c-section, it was all in efforts to keep your baby healthy and give the sweet little thing the best chance possible.

Kelly - posted on 03/26/2010

I had to have one with my 13 yr old.. emergency.. the cord was around her neck 3 times ( we found out once they got in there) She would decel (heart rate drop) whenever I had a contraction... so my 11 yr old was a scheduled one. I was sad because my oldest one I had naturally but was alone .. I really wanted to experience a natural birth with him. But.. we were grateful to have her here safe. I did however experience post pardum depression. Not the I want to hurt the child kind at all.. but was REALLY biting my husbands head off.. but 6 weeks of wellbutrin and I was back on track!

Kelly - posted on 03/26/2010

I had to have one with my 13 yr old.. emergency.. the cord was around her neck 3 times ( we found out once they got in there) She would decel (heart rate drop) whenever I had a contraction... so my 11 yr old was a scheduled one. I was sad because my oldest one I had naturally but was alone .. I really wanted to experience a natural birth with him. But.. we were grateful to have her here safe. I did however experience post pardum depression. Not the I want to hurt the child kind at all.. but was REALLY biting my husbands head off.. but 6 weeks of wellbutrin and I was back on track!

Kayla - posted on 03/26/2010

Don't feel like a failure I had emergancy c section due to stress of my son....I was induced after going 6 days past my due date, when they broke my water the contractions started to squezz the life out of my son there for had to go straight into surgery. I just think if I have another I can go the natural route if I want to.

Kathy - posted on 03/26/2010

My second baby was a ER C section but the first and last was not. So this is proof it can happen if you are head strong to do it vaginal. I was hard one me at first then I realized my body didnt matter with the consideration of having the baby born w/o complications or dead God just gave me one healthy son to love and cherrish forever. As for the scar and or stomach muscles being cut hey look at that precious little bundle of joy and be thankful cuz some women are not successful having a baby at all. Be happy and thankful. The next one might not be C-section for you

Melissa - posted on 03/26/2010

i was 38 weeks and 2 days prego when my water broke. when i was in l&d they sent me home, they told me my water didnt break and i peed myself, which i know that wasnt the case. two days later, after still leaking alot of fluid, i went to my doctor's appt. he sent me back to the hospital, then they told my water had broke and i got admitted. they were going to induce me wednesday morning but i went into natural labor that night, by the time i was fully dialated(the epidural didnt work) they found out she was frank breech and i ended up having a c-section. it wasnt my choice at all but i think in the end it was worth it because it was what was best for my daughter.

Kay - posted on 03/26/2010

Failure?! You must be joking!!!You got pregnant, carried U'r baby for 9 months, went through a pretty serious operation and then had to figure out how to look after baby while in recovering and U'll always have that scar to remind you of it all. You deserve a medal ALL Moms deserve medals no matter how U'r baby is born! He/she will never care about the way he/she was brought into the world. I also had a C-section and had serious post-op complications because the Dr cut an artery in my abdomen and didnt notice, he just stitched me back up and went on holiday that afternoon!!! 2 Days later I was discharged and the next day rushed back to hospital again. I had been bleeding internally since the birth. I lost allot of blood and had to spend another 8 days in hospital WITHOUT my 2 day old son. So - just be really, really happy that U and U'r baby healthy. Women are great, we bring life, no matter how the child is born.Hope you are enjoying motherhood!!

Rachel - posted on 03/26/2010

i had a c section also. mine was 3 months ago. i had complacations with mine though. they had to recut me open because it got infected. then a couple weeks later they said that i had flesh growing on the outside of it so they had to burn it off. idk if thats why it hurts like crazy still or what. but ur not the only one with pain. hopefully it goes away.

Sarah - posted on 03/26/2010

I had to have a c section for my twins, they were borth breech, and it was the only way to get them out safely, and me with it. even though i knew, because they were twins, c section was always big in the picture, i'd hoped i could have been more involved with it. they will be 4 in june and are full of energy, so i know it was for the best.

Katie - posted on 03/26/2010

i had a c-section . i was only 4 cm dialated for 13 hours of my labour . and failed to progress as well . thank god i had my c-section though he was 10 pounds 13 ounces 21 inches long . big boy lol . but i had problems with my c-section after . i had staples not stiches and the staples came out a week after got infected then my incision re-opened !!!! then it healded and shortly after it healed i got a huge lump under it and went to the hospital got it lanced and it turned out to be a blood pocket but not to sure what else it could be still waiting on the ultrasound results.

Larissa - posted on 03/26/2010

I had my first child "normally" and my 2nd had to be by emergency c-section. He was a week overdue and had pooped in me. My water broke normally and I went to the hospital. The nurse there decided to give me Pitocin to "speed me up." She gave me double the dose I should have been given (as my Dr. said when she came in), and ended up hemorraging my uterus. NEVER let them give you pitocin--read about it first!! Anyways, it was pretty scary...they had me on oxygen and left me in labor for 16 hours before deciding to do an emergency c-section. I was scared and shaking uncontrollably (from the meds, they said) and I had to watch them stick a huge tube down my newborn sons throat and pump blood out (since he didn't go thru the vaginal wall to clear it out). Recovery time was hard as I had a 3 1/2 year old to take care of also and no help. My son is now almost 3 months and I feel fine. I didn't have any issues of feeling like a "failure" as my ex-husband is Brazilian and ALL the Brasilians deliver by c-section...they think we are crazy for doing it vaginally!! I think it's a stigma our society imposes...all my Brasilian friends thought I was crazy for having my first son vaginally...they couldn't imagine doing that. After having a cesearean, I understand why they prefer c-section over vaginal...things get stretched out down there during birth that never go all the way back to normal! To help my stomach get back to normal (since a c-section does stretch the muscles more) I got a special body garter that I wear day and night and I'm still wearing it (it really does work miracles). I also bought Merderma ($10 at walmart), and put it on my scar to help fade it.

I don't believe a c-section by ANY means means failure. Yes, it is harder to recover and is VERY painful. But just like the pain of childbirth, you forget. I believe the goal is to have mother and baby healthy and safe and ANYTHING that brings about that outcome is great. I'm truly very sorry that you feel that way. Maybe find some Brazilians/other culture where c-sections are the chosen method for a support group...you'll feel so much better! If I could do it all over again, I'd have my 1st son delivered by c-section...it sure beats $13,000 for a surgury to put everything back to "normal" down there (like one of my friends paid cause she was so self-conscious after giving birth vaginally). I'm much more self-conscious about how my lips look now after my 1st sons birth than the scar from my c-section.

Cathie - posted on 03/26/2010

I had a similar experience stuck at 8 - 9 for 12 hours. I was on pitocin and mag sulfate (for preeclampsia, but the 2 kind of cancel each other out and Emma wasn't due for another 3 weeks. I struggled with feeling like a failure. the doula I had was encouraging and tried to remind me of the benefit of the labor for the babay and that it had no been in vain. I struggled with it on and off until she was about 18 months especially as we probably won't have other kids and so I'll not get a chance again. ICAN - International Cesarean Awareness Network as local chapters and that may be a place to find support to share your story. I didn't find them until I'd already pretty much let it go. It still occasionally comes to mind and I have to let go of the disappointment.

Ruth - posted on 03/26/2010

i had to have a emergcy c section too. my baby went breach on the last day, and then he was in trouble, and failed his stress test that day too. it was horried. they had home out in less than 2 hours. he was ok thank God. but it was horried for me. and still is. i feel awful because of it. like ill never reover my peace of mind. to help with this feeling i try to not focus on it and focus on him now and how wonderfull he is.

Julie - posted on 03/26/2010

i got an emergency c-section due to my health... i had preclamsia and i was gonna go into coma if i wouldnt get an emergency c-section... my lungs were shuting off on me and my blood pressure was way too high and even with medication and everything they couldnt bright my pressure to a secure point... they gave me an option if i wanted to try and wait longuer to give my son a chance to develop a little more but with a risk to my health or to go right away for an emergency c-section... at that point my lungs were badly hurting me and was feeling very low. so i made the decision to go for c-section... at that point i felt like a failure for my son... like i was giving up on him...

he is now 5 months old and i think i made a good decision. i was able to be there for him from birth... instead of being in a coma or maybe something worse could of happend... i am juste so happy to have him today in my life... he just made my recovery better even though im still sick today he puts a smile on my face everyday!!!

Sandra - posted on 03/26/2010

both my babies were emergency c section first time i got to 8 cm when they realised the cord was round her neck i was ok with that she was ok and in the world the second time was harder i didnt get anywhere just lots of pain that was not the same as the contractions i had before my babie was in trouble and it to turned out that the cord was round her neck so tight she was stuck after she came in to the world i was very tearfull and struggled with it a bit but all good after a short time very proud of my girls and i dont care how they got here just glad they are

Sandra - posted on 03/26/2010

both my babies were emergency c section first time i got to 8 cm when they realised the cord was round her neck i was ok with that she was ok and in the world the second time was harder i didnt get anywhere just lots of pain that was not the same as the contractions i had before my babie was in trouble and it to turned out that the cord was round her neck so tight she was stuck after she came in to the world i was very tearfull and struggled with it a bit but all good after a short time very proud of my girls and i dont care how they got here just glad they are

Amanda - posted on 03/26/2010

hi, just wanted to comment, i had to have an emergencecy c-section, with mt second child she was breech and a month an a half early. yes i felt the same way as you did, i felt helpless and sooo sad i couldnt do it on my own

Crystal - posted on 03/26/2010

I had 3 c-sections. With my 1st I stopped progress at 9 and went backwards, in labor for 12 hours then Dr. finally decided to do a c-section. I was just relieved to be done. With my 2nd I was going to try a VBAC but had talked myself out of it by the time I got to the hospital. My 3rd was a scheduled since I had already had 2 previous ones. I didn't feel like a failure at all. I just felt blessed to have my 3 babies. Things happen that we cannot change. I was just so excited that they were here that it didn't matter to me if was natural or c-section. Just happy and blessed to have them.

Dorothy - posted on 03/26/2010

I had an emergency c-section with my son because he was too big for me to deliver naturally (10lbs 1.5oz, 22in). My only disappointment at the time is that they had to put me under for it because I was in labor 24hrs already and too tired for an epidural. I didn't get to see him until I woke 2hrs later. I tried to go natural for my daughter but because she was preemie the inducing only got me to 2cm's after 8hrs and she wasn't decending so they decided to c-section for her as well. The good part is that since I knew that c-section was a possibility for her I was able to go for the epidural and stay awake for her delivery. My personal opinion is that it is a bit of a disappointment at first to not be able to deliver naturally but hey we had to go through a serious surgery that going back a century ago wasn't even possible. We have beautiful babies and love our children unconditionally. In the end that's all that matters, we did what was necessary at the time to keep our children safe and healthy. Plus we have some lovely scars to show for it =)

Dorothy - posted on 03/26/2010

I had an emergency c-section with my son because he was too big for me to deliver naturally (10lbs 1.5oz, 22in). My only disappointment at the time is that they had to put me under for it because I was in labor 24hrs already and too tired for an epidural. I didn't get to see him until I woke 2hrs later. I tried to go natural for my daughter but because she was preemie the inducing only got me to 2cm's after 8hrs and she wasn't decending so they decided to c-section for her as well. The good part is that since I knew that c-section was a possibility for her I was able to go for the epidural and stay awake for her delivery. My personal opinion is that it is a bit of a disappointment at first to not be able to deliver naturally but hey we had to go through a serious surgery that going back a century ago wasn't even possible. We have beautiful babies and love our children unconditionally. In the end that's all that matters, we did what was necessary at the time to keep our children safe and healthy. Plus we have some lovely scars to show for it =)

Tashina - posted on 03/26/2010

i delivered c-section as well at first felt like i had done something wrong. it wasn't me it was my son we had just started to process of labor and already he wasn't handling it very well so we opted for a cesarean. afterward like may people i felt like a failure. i realized though that no matter how your child comes to you that is what matters most. that they are here and you are here to care for them, love them. i found that in the end that that is what really mattered.

Betty - posted on 03/26/2010

I know the feeling. I had to have my son via c section also. My problem was that my pelvic bone would not open up far enough for my son to be delivered normally. But mine was a emergency after being in labor for over 30 hours. I had a hard time getting back on my feet after words. But my mom was a big help. Came to my house everyday right be for my husband left for work. or my husband droped me off at her house till i could do it all my self. Now My so is 9 years old and the best thing that has ever happened in my life besides his daddy.

Betty - posted on 03/26/2010

I know the feeling. I had to have my son via c section also. My problem was that my pelvic bone would not open up far enough for my son to be delivered normally. But mine was a emergency after being in labor for over 30 hours. I had a hard time getting back on my feet after words. But my mom was a big help. Came to my house everyday right be for my husband left for work. or my husband droped me off at her house till i could do it all my self. Now My so is 9 years old and the best thing that has ever happened in my life besides his daddy.

Amanda - posted on 03/26/2010

I have had 2 c-sections. First one my daughter was breech and turned into an emergency since she decided to come before the scheduled surgery. 2nd one was scheduled as well but ended up another emergency. Went in thinking I was in labor..water broke and for 20 minutes or so I laid in the hospital bed not knowing that my placenta had ruptured and I was bleeding profusely. Husband told the nurse and she just said it was normal and wouldnt check on me. Doctor came in and all panic set it. Luckily we both came out ok even though I lost alot of blood and in her bowl movements for the next week had blood in it from when she had ingested it. All in all Im ok with the c-sections. There are alot of pros to it. It did upset me for a little bit b/c I wanted to have a normal delivery so much for my second but my doctor had told me it has become unsafe to do it after a c-section. I wouldnt of been able to anyways b/c of the rupture. Im ok with it. Also with my first c-section, at 15, my epidural didnt work so I felt every bit of it for 30 minutes. So really I see it as a worthy delivery. We do alot for our children and c-sections are just as worthy as normal deliveries.

Jennifer - posted on 03/26/2010

This is to Leanne, I am so sorry to hear about your childs passing. I hope you and your family are doing ok.

Jennifer - posted on 03/26/2010

I did have an csection with my 3rd child. He was 2 months premature and it was an emergency. I did have a really hard time dealing with it and I felt cheated in a way. Not that you want to be in pain, but I got to go through the entire process with my older two and I felt like my son was ripped away from me to soon. I know it was for the best and I still look back now and wish I could have labored with him or had a natural delivery, but I know it was God's plan. It took me a long time to get over it, but honestly it didn't make me any less of a mother or woman. So you have to think about it that way. You are still a wonderful mommy and now you have the "mark" to remember that wonderful day your child was born. In time you will feel better but just know you are NOT a failure at all. You did the best thing for your child and that is wonderful!

Julie - posted on 03/26/2010

Hi Michelle, I have had 2 C section deliveries. The first because all the fluids had drained away and the 2nd one because I was 40 yrs of age and didn't want to have my baby go through any stress during delivery. My obstetrician told me that by having a C section wasn't such a bad thing as it did not stretch all the pelvic floor muscles. I look on the bright side of that theory and haven't let it it worry me. I tell people it's like playing mums and dads as a child and having my "baby" (a doll) pulled out of my tummy! Mind you kids these days probably know more facts about child birth than I did at their age. As long as your child is healthy look on the bright side and don't let it worry you. Hope that helps you and any others in the same situation.xxxx

Leezanne Esther - posted on 03/26/2010

yes i've had 3 c sections.. the first wasn't expected, after 14 hrs of labour and failure to dilate i was taken to surgery room.. but the other 2 i actually asked for it cos i prefered not allowing my baby to go through that trauma of pushing in labour!!

Katarina - posted on 03/26/2010

I had a scheduled c-section cause my son was breech.The day before the were going to try and flip him i fell down the step and was sent to the hospital.On October 17,2006 my son was born at 10:06am.He was 5lb 1.5oz 17 1/2 inches long.He is a healthy and motivated little boy. I did fine with my c-section. The day after i had it i got up and was walking around like normal.I had pain in my scar sometimes but that just with the change of weather or if i lay wrong.If i was to have another baby i would have one again.

Sandy - posted on 03/26/2010

Well with me i was sent about two weeks early to induce labor on me,but my babys heart rate started dropping so they had to rush me in for a C-Section.I was so mad to because they put me to sleep and i didn't wake up until three hours after my son was born.

Lisa - posted on 03/26/2010

Know how you feel, for sure after 36 hrs of labor they had to do a ER section and then they had to knock me out for 8hrs after due to high blood pressure! so by the time I was awake my father inlaw that I didn't care for at the time had gave her, her first bottle that well she wasn't suppost to have because I was breastfeeding. Then came to find out that also they had rolled me onto my side and the nurse and my mom had put her to my breast to feed her for the first time!!!! I became very very my baby!! and well did let nobody only my husband and only when need hold her. After while it didn't matter because my daughter was alive and heathly and she is 13 now =)

Vicky - posted on 03/26/2010

i had my son by emergency c-section as i haemmorhaged, i do not feel like a failure i have a beautifull 3 yr old boy and above all we are both happy healthy and ALIVE, i dont think about how jorge was delivered just think about the beautifull boy my husband an i made.

Jennifer - posted on 03/26/2010

I've had 2. 1st on needed. 2nd one not. 3rd baby was a VBAC. It was awesome. This website and group helped me alot. Hope it can help you.



http://www.ican-online.org/

Jayne - posted on 03/26/2010

i had emergency c section with my daughter for placenta previa , and my God was I relieved !! Got out of all that pushing and shoving , would do it all again tomorrow ! As long as your baby is healthy and safe does it matter ?

Nichole - posted on 03/26/2010

I ve had 3 c- sections . My first one was at 17 . I would not progress { I wouldn t dialate past a 7 , )my son then went into fetal distress . I had an emergency c section - Everything was fine w/ my son. I ve since then had 2 more . ( kids ages are 13 , 5 almost 6 and 1 ) The two I had since then were planned, the second was strongly advised and the third didnt even give me the option . Whatever is best for you and baby is what is right to do . They do hurt - however there are some plus sides

Nichole - posted on 03/26/2010

I ve had 3 c- sections . My first one was at 17 . I would not progress { I wouldn t dialate past a 7 , )my son then went into fetal distress . I had an emergency c section - Everything was fine w/ my son. I ve since then had 2 more . ( kids ages are 13 , 5 almost 6 and 1 ) The two I had since then were planned, the second was strongly advised and the third didnt even give me the option . Whatever is best for you and baby is what is right to do . They do hurt - however there are some plus sides

Nichole - posted on 03/26/2010

I ve had 3 c- sections . My first one was at 17 . I would not progress { I wouldn t dialate past a 7 , )my son then went into fetal distress . I had an emergency c section - Everything was fine w/ my son. I ve since then had 2 more . ( kids ages are 13 , 5 almost 6 and 1 ) The two I had since then were planned, the second was strongly advised and the third didnt even give me the option . Whatever is best for you and baby is what is right to do . They do hurt - however there are some plus sides

Maggie - posted on 03/26/2010

question: how to determine it was "failed in progress at 8 cm??" like if you have no progress in 2 hrs or 4 hrs...or it was base to some measurement?? I wonder how it was determine, if you still remember :)

Rosenda - posted on 03/25/2010

I have a 8month old baby boy. I had a c-section because he got stuck and wouldn't come down any farther and I was only at 7cm. I coped with it very well. I healed fairly well too. I was walking the next day. I didn't care how I had my son as long he was here and I knew he was healthy. Having a c-section didnt bother me at! All i wanted was for my baby boy to be here!

Cecilia - posted on 03/25/2010

I had all 4 of mine via c-section. I tried V-back on my 2nd one (1st was breach) and after 3 hours of pushing was told I'd have to have another C-section. I really struggled with this for months and felt like a total failure. Some "friends" made little comments that hurt and I felt like my doctor didn't really try to help. However, I since came to realize that it doesn't really matter how they arrive the important thing is that they are alive and healthy. If it weren't for my C-sections I would not be alive today and I wouldn't have 4 beautiful children.

Kyja - posted on 03/25/2010

My first was a C-section i was stuck dialated at a 3 for 8hrs longest 8 hrs ever but when he came out he was 9'4 and 23inchs long so that was probably the cause..The worst was after i couldnt walk bc of all the pain come to find out a week later it was infected and my doctor had to reopen it and clean it.. But dont feel like a failure some babies are just not ment to come out naturally now my 2nd she came naturally and it was amazing, and she was 8'15.. 21inch and now i am pregnant again and i caant wait to see if i can do it again for need help.. Just remember how hard delivering a baby is think about it, its insane

Lisa - posted on 03/25/2010

I had 3 emergency c-sections and was put to sleep for all of them. 1st preg I had a complete abruption (the sac completely detached from the lining of my uterus) baby had no oxygen and I was bleeding to death. 2nd preg was supposed to be a v-bac (vaginal birth after previous c-section) labored for 29 hrs and couldn't deliver, baby was in distress. 3rd preg was a scheduled c-section but I went into labor 3 weeks early. Always had to be put to sleep b/c i'm allergic to epidural and spinal medication. It was never easy for me, always some kind of drama! All three of my children were born very healthy w/ no complications, thank God. When I had my third c-section the Dr. completely cut out the old scar before he sewed me back up, it was like getting a mini tummy tuck, it was great. Recovery from my c-sections was slow and painful but I managed pretty well. Had the baby blues after delivering 2 of my children but it didn't last long. It's been almost 7 years now since my last child was born and now I'm 40. Only issues I have these days are hormonal. I had my tubes tied and my body has been out of wack ever since. The Dr.'s say it doesn't affect your hormones but I don't believe that!!!

Lisa - posted on 03/25/2010

I had 3 emergency c-sections and was put to sleep for all of them. 1st preg I had a complete abruption (the sac completely detached from the lining of my uterus) baby had no oxygen and I was bleeding to death. 2nd preg was supposed to be a v-bac (vaginal birth after previous c-section) labored for 29 hrs and couldn't deliver, baby was in distress. 3rd preg was a scheduled c-section but I went into labor 3 weeks early. Always had to be put to sleep b/c i'm allergic to epidural and spinal medication. It was never easy for me, always some kind of drama! All three of my children were born very healthy w/ no complications, thank God. When I had my third c-section the Dr. completely cut out the old scar before he sewed me back up, it was like getting a mini tummy tuck, it was great. Recovery from my c-sections was slow and painful but I managed pretty well. Had the baby blues after delivering 2 of my children but it didn't last long. It's been almost 7 years now since my last child was born and now I'm 40. Only issues I have these days are hormonal. I had my tubes tied and my body has been out of wack ever since. The Dr.'s say it doesn't affect your hormones but I don't believe that!!!

Julie - posted on 03/25/2010

My first daughter was an emergency c-section. We keep losing her heartbeat. I did feel guilty/cheated out of a vaginal birth. I got over that soon after. The way I think about it, we do what we need to do for our children. Most women can have a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) if their doctor agrees. I am going to have another daughter in about two week via c-section. My doctor gave me the choice. I choose to have another c-section because I feel more comfortable with it. I don't know how it would be to have a vaginal birth. It's scarier for me to think about tearing down there! I'm a very small person, so chances are I will tear. I'm 5 feet 2 and pre-pregnancy weight is 95...Be proud of your battle wounds! It might be quicker to have a c-section, but the healing process is much longer. Never doubt that you did the right thing.