Anyone have experience of requesting c-sec??
Hi! I'm new on here and after a bit of advice.
I'm 21+3 with my 3rd baby and have a consultant appointment coming up on Thurs next week. I am hoping to request an elective C. My reasons for this are many,
I have borderline high BP which is greatly affected by anxiety problems,
I have been diagnosed by a psychologist as having Tocophobia, (fear of childbirth)
I have a minor heart condition that causes a racing heartbeat and palps,
I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, a left over side effect of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder I developed after the birth of my son 3yrs ago.
I have had 2 ops in the past year for anal fissures (after birth of son), they have finally healed after 3 yrs of pain!
I haven't been able to pass stools properly since having my son due to muscle damage. I was about to be referred for treatment when I found out I was pregnant again.
I have a low-lying placenta at the mo, but chances are it will move.
I was treated for 2yrs by psychologists and psychiatrists after my sons birth and I'm still suffering with anxiety problems now. I know for a fact I will just go into melt down if I have to go through labour again. I asked my MW at booking in if I could have a c-sec so I could guarantee that the birth of my last baby will be a positive one, all she said was "don't rule out a vaginal delivery yet".
Do you think my request for a c-sec is a valid one? Am I able to demand one in my position? I will do whatever they want me to do, see more psychologists whatever. Any help appreciated xxx
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sounds like you had an awful time and i think you have a strong case for a section.
Anna x
If you are refused one, or made to feel bad because you want one and pressured into anything you dont want - I strongly suggest changing midwife and consultant. You are free to do this.
Christ If i had gone through all that i wouldn't even have considered having another to start with lol cos I'm a proper WIMP!
You should have more than enough medical evidence and reports which will help your case for a C-sec.
Good luck
Emma xxxxxxxxxx
30+5
I'm having one for my first baby in 5 weeks time and that's due to the fact that I had to have a bowel operation due to a pro-lapse 2 years ago. My Doc at the time said that natural childbirth would be a risk due to all the strain, so that alone is reason enough for you.
Good luck
xx
33+4
I have my appointment day after tomorrow and I'm already getting really anxious So I'm in the process of writing down my list of reasons and questions for my consultant. At least that way if I dissolve into a panic attack my friend whos coming with me for support can speak on my behalf.
Thanks again girls! And good luck to all of you too xxx
I have my appointment day after tomorrow and I'm already getting really anxious So I'm in the process of writing down my list of reasons and questions for my consultant. At least that way if I dissolve into a panic attack my friend whos coming with me for support can speak on my behalf.
Thanks again girls! And good luck to all of you too xxx
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just wanted to say how sorry i am you've had such a rough time. Also, just wanted to let you know it's not a midwifery decision it's a medical one so your midwife can't just say yes to a caesarean - it has to be a consultant.
I think for the physical issues with the fissures alone you will be granted cs in a heartbeat. Most consultants love doing cs anyway!
I can understand your anxiety after what childbirth has done to you in the past and so will your consultant. Hope things work out the way you want them to x
Shell xx
I have had to get my GP involved as she actually knows me and knows I havent taken the choice lightly and she has spoken to my consultant her self and put my case across, I received a call from my GP saying I have been granted my section and the procedure will be explained at 36 wks, but she also said there is a huge wave of consultants pushing for VBACs or hugely against ELCS (I think due to costs personally!!) so I think it'l vary from PCT to PCT but read up on teh guidelines and stick to your guns although be aware they can apparently refuse and you are allowed to request another opinion but again they too might say no
Good luck with getting the decisions you want