How to decide normal delivery or c section

Hello Everyone I’m in 32nd week of my pregnancy and my doctor said everything is fine , the baby position , placenta etc When asked about type of delivery Seems my doctor is more interested in C section and trying to avoid normal delivery , though asking me for my preference As a first timer I’m trying to understand how should I decide which option should I choose if no complication?? Also I m bit scared of pains but cannot decide on type of delivery to opt for Will c section healing, anaesthesia in spine and stitches be bearable or will the labour pain be better ( although I understand every women is different and so is the pain ) Can please guide me based on personal experience Appreciate your guidance

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I initially wanted Csect cause I’m very afraid of needles, just wanted to sleep and be done. My gynae told me to think about it again and let him know few weeks before EDD. I did some googling on recovery process and time etc and decided to go with natural (if baby’s position allows). My birth experience was almost painless (other than contractions & after the epidural wear off). The pain lasted probably for 3-4 days after birth with the help of my painkillers, so by 1st week I was good. IMO, natural birth recovers faster & the only thing we have to be careful is below. Csect you have to be more careful even when you breastfeed in case you touch your wound & longer recovery time.

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