Please, please, please, no flames. I really want to talk about this.<br><br>
I had twins three years ago via c-section at 33.5 weeks. I was totally prepared for a c-section, and didn't experience it as traumatic or a loss of an ideal birth experience or anything. In fact, I was -- and remain -- completely terrified about a vaginal birth, and was (perhaps not-so) secretly <i>hoping</i> for a c-section.<br><br>
I know that a VBAC is almost certainly the best option for this pregnancy. Barring disaster, I will heal more quickly and will be better able to take care of the new baby as well as my then-almost-4-year-olds. I <span style="text-decoration:underline;">know</span> a vaginal birth is better for the baby. But, mamas, I am still terrified. I was looking through the 'mama swag' I picked up at the doctor's office today and in one of the magazines there was a series of pictures of a vaginal birth. I literally got chills, then broke out in a sweat and had to sit down.<br><br>
What can I read? What can I do? I know a VBAC is the right thing (and my OB is, at this point, willing) -- I know my attitude of fear and terror is so far from that of a good MDC mama... I know I need help.<br><br>
Please, mamas. Can anyone help?
I had twins three years ago via c-section at 33.5 weeks. I was totally prepared for a c-section, and didn't experience it as traumatic or a loss of an ideal birth experience or anything. In fact, I was -- and remain -- completely terrified about a vaginal birth, and was (perhaps not-so) secretly <i>hoping</i> for a c-section.<br><br>
I know that a VBAC is almost certainly the best option for this pregnancy. Barring disaster, I will heal more quickly and will be better able to take care of the new baby as well as my then-almost-4-year-olds. I <span style="text-decoration:underline;">know</span> a vaginal birth is better for the baby. But, mamas, I am still terrified. I was looking through the 'mama swag' I picked up at the doctor's office today and in one of the magazines there was a series of pictures of a vaginal birth. I literally got chills, then broke out in a sweat and had to sit down.<br><br>
What can I read? What can I do? I know a VBAC is the right thing (and my OB is, at this point, willing) -- I know my attitude of fear and terror is so far from that of a good MDC mama... I know I need help.<br><br>
Please, mamas. Can anyone help?