Totally understand your worry, after a traumatic C-section, the last thing you want is an accidental pregnancy so soon. Condoms alone can work, but someone in my mum group mentioned that real-world effectiveness is closer to 70-80% with typical use (not perfect use), so relying on them alone feels a bit risky for a 2-3 year gap. If you're concerned about hormone side effects, the progesterone-only pill (POP) is often gentler than the combined pill, and many mums find it easier to tolerate, though a small number do still experience mood or cycle changes. Honestly, the safest approach most doctors here seem to recommend is combining both, pills plus condoms, so you have a backup if one fails. It might be worth a proper chat with your gynae who did your C-section, since they already know your history and can help you weigh which pill type suits your body best.