I discovered the following list that I drew up while I was still reading through all the information the midwife sent me and seriously considering VBAC as one of my only options:
| VBAC | |
| PROS | CONS |
| Recovery is much quicker | Chance of epesiotomy/ tearing that will have to heal anyway |
| No major scar to heal | No guarantee it will be successful & could end up with a repeat EC with possible adverse effects |
| Pick up Isabella | Bigger risk of death of baby |
| Go home quicker | Unfamiliar surroundings & further from home than hospital |
| Less risk for future pregnancies | Chances of VBAC not very high |
| Less risk of baby coming out before ready (lung maturity) | No NICU care at Genesis should it be necessary |
RCS |
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| PROS | CONS |
| Will have Dr O'H as primary caregiver | Risks associated with surgery & anethesia |
| Hospital is much closer to home | Not being able to stand up straight away and care for baby |
| Birth can be planned better to some extent - care for Isabella | Longer recovery |
| Knowing to some degree what to expect this time | |
| Less risk for baby | |
| Hospital has NICU & facilities to deal with infant care | |
| Extended rest time in hospital and with new baby | |
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