Terrified of pregnancy and birth but want another child, what should I do?

A female , anonymous writes:

I am in my 30's and married with one child. I am desperate for another but frightened to death of going thru pregnancy again. I hated every last minute of it last time, although my son is worth it. I even had an elective c/section as I am phobic about giving birth. I would have ten kids if I didn't have to do this pregnancy/birth thing....I feel I am wasting my life living like a scared idiot. I was assaulted at fifteen and although I can have sex with somebody I am comfortable with the thought of a stranger poking and prodding during the pregnancy makes me want to vomit. I have tried medication and cognitive behavioural therapy. So what do I do next....adopt?

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