37 weeks and dilemma

Hi mummies I am FTM I am not sure if i want to go for natural delivery or c sect, my constipation today i think made small tear near my anus it’s sting when kena water. If a hard poop can make the skin tear easily then isnt the childbirth will make me tear even more to the point reach 3rd or 4th degree? 🙁 I know i have to decide asap but c sect ppl say recovery is slower😵‍💫

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I had constipation throughout my whole pregnancy. There was once the 💩 got stuck at the exit and there was nothing I could do but wait. The tear, yes, it stings. Ask gynae for help. I was given fibre drink. I opt for c sect cause I know it’s impossibly for me to endure long hours of labour. Recovery is smooth with no bleeding at the wound and I’m healing well. The most painful experience was the day after c sect, when I needed to walk, that’s omg but still manageable. Bed rest for the first week when I got home, painkillers was a big help. I could walk up and down the stairs.

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