Elective C Section
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@Anna I don’t have an appointment with my midwife until I’m 16 weeks… that’s the only issue.
I had an elective section, best decision I made. Consultant asked why I wanted one and I explained I didn’t want induction and they agreed straight away! Although the consultant who agreed to a section was a man, and my actual consultant was a lady and she tried to put me off having a section. X
@Eleanor if they ask reasoning for induction what valid reasons can I say? X
I told them that I didn’t want induction , based on research I didn’t want to end up with an instrumental delivery or be in labour for days. I didn’t want an emergency section either. Xx
You don’t actually need any reason for a c section at all! Your reason can be you just want one. Some may try and persuade you not to but just tell them you did your research and that is your choice! They will book you in no problem they will however prioritise the dates around those who maybe have diabetes and health issues so it may be that your c section will be booked quite close to your due date meaning you may go into labour and then need an emergency section which they again will need to do if you have been booked in for a planned one !
They made it difficult for me by not putting it in my notes until I was 36 weeks and then they rushed to have me booked in due to lack of space, alot of the medical people I spoke to tried to persuade me not to do it but I stood my ground and got one. You just need to stand your ground and be firm, which I know can be hard, I was so emotional and cried cause I felt not listened too but they definitely can't refuse you x Try and ask for one now and make sure its on your notes at each appointment, especially when you go for like growth scans cause my hospital had a consultant that we saw too and they booked mine for me. Good luck!
I would bring it up during your next appointment. You’re only 13 weeks so you have plenty of time to discuss it with your midwife and the consultants. They don’t normally ask about birthing preferences until you’re much further along anyway! One of my friends had an elective c section and from what she said the midwife’s were supportive
My consultant told me he didn’t agree with my decision because he wanted me to have a ‘normal’ birth 🙃 my first was 10lb 5oz and I suffered a lot of trauma and complications, which is why I was opting for a c section second time. So he made me feel like shit but signed off on it anyway, I don’t think they can say no! Hopefully you don’t have this experience but wanted to share to prepare you just incase!
Legally cannot deny you under their own NHS NICE guidelines. I didn’t even have to give justification. I’m having baby 2 via elective, same as baby 1. My obstetrician and my midwife both chose electives for their own births… said a lot.
They cannot decline you. I asked for one due to anxiety over birth and I have been allowed one. I was sent to speak to a senior midwife over all birth plans and I opted for a C and ai am getting one just waiting on a date now. Raise your concerns and with your midwife asap.