Which is better?

It depends on you and your baby. If your baby is in the cephalic position (head down), the placenta is not too low, baby’s not too big, and you’re in good health, you can opt for normal vaginal delivery. If your baby’s in breech position (legs down), placenta is too low, baby is very big, or you have other health issues, your gynae would recommend that you go for a C-section. Some mothers want normal vaginal deliveries as they feel it’s more natural, but if your gynae recommends C-sect for medical reasons, do try to understand. Some mothers want C-sect straight up so they don’t need to go through labour pains/pushing or the risk of perineal tears, but do also note that after delivery, recovery is often longer because of a big wound. Whichever method of delivery you choose, you’re still a great mum! Delivering your baby safely is the most important thing! With regards to pain relief, depending on which country you’re in, there are various methods of pain relief. In Singapore, there’s laughing gas, a pain relief injection (pethidine) and epidural. Alternatively, there’s meditation and breathing exercises to get you through the pain. Usually, epidural’s the best bet if you want the least amount of pain during labour, but speak to the doctor to understand the procedure and small risks. Hope this helps:)