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Help asking for a elective after emergency please
Hi, well i haven't posted on the forum after i had a missed miscarriage earlier this year.
I am now pregnant again due in march ,i had my consultant appointment today and felt very much like ive been told i will be having a VBAC wether that is what i want or not.
I tried to explain that after my previous pregnancy went overdue and i had an emergency c-section due to meconium and distress i dont want to take this risk again but was told cesearian is much more risky and i will be monitored if i go over due.
I do not feel happy about this due to what happened previously and the miscarriage i am extremly anxious anyway and do not want to leave things to chance i feel like i need the security of knowing i am booked in rather than being left to go over due..
How can i explain this without being told not to worry VBAC is the safest etc?
I am now pregnant again due in march ,i had my consultant appointment today and felt very much like ive been told i will be having a VBAC wether that is what i want or not.
I tried to explain that after my previous pregnancy went overdue and i had an emergency c-section due to meconium and distress i dont want to take this risk again but was told cesearian is much more risky and i will be monitored if i go over due.
I do not feel happy about this due to what happened previously and the miscarriage i am extremly anxious anyway and do not want to leave things to chance i feel like i need the security of knowing i am booked in rather than being left to go over due..
How can i explain this without being told not to worry VBAC is the safest etc?
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it is your choice they should give you all the facts, they will advice what they think is best but you dont have to agree, from thier point of view it is unlikely to happen again, if it had been due to not dialiting they may have leaned more to section, have a word with your midwife its easier if you have her on side, ask for another appointment and if you have to change consultants and speak to the head of midwifery, vbac is ultimately cheaper if it goes smoothly. if that was you 14 week appt you should have another at 36 weeks to make a final decision where you can stanp your feet x
decrease sucess for vbac,
raised bmi mine is 32, for once being fat could work in my favour
age >40 well i 38 so close
large baby, son was 4.4 kg
i have my follow up at 34 weeks in just a few weeks, if all else fails i will just cry til they give in. lol. fingers crossed they listen to you. and me pretty please. x
whatever u decide, i hope u have a happy and healthy birth xx
Goodluck x