Well hello all you lovely Csec mummies

I am currently pregnant again, and ideally hoping for a water birth (which is what I had planned for my first) ANyone been 'allowed' this by their consultant on previous pregnancies after one section.

I did activly labour with my DD, and was transfered to hospital at 7cm when it was found my DD was breech. By the time we arrived at hosp I was pushing, but DD had pooped, so it was agreed she needed to be out asap so an emergenct csec was performed

I have an appointment with consultant at 26weeks, to discuss birthing options etc, but just wondered what others have faced when wanting to go 'natural' next time round. I know she is keen on VBACS, but I do not want a hospital birth iykwim. I am happy to be in hospital, but I do not want to be constantly strapped to a monitor, and unable to move around etc.

I have a feeling I am going to have a fight on my hands to not be strapped down to bed and be forced to labour on my back which is my worst nightmare. But obviously I want what is best for my baby, and going to get me a bubba to take home, so if thats how it has to be then so be it

TIA

It is likely that they will want you in the consultant led unit, constantly monitored, cannula in and possibly an epidural "just in case".

However, if you don't want any of that then you are perfectly within your rights to refuse it all.

I have had 2 previous emcs and have been told by a midwife at the hospital that I will be having an elective section as "they won't let me do it any other way!" Err excuse me, whos having this baby, me or the consultant?!

I see my consultant on 16th March and I will be informing them of my intention to have a home water birth.

Don't feel pressured into anything you don't want to do. It's your baby and you can birth how you want.

Thanks for your reply hun. It is good to hear I am not the only one who does not fancy being told what my birth will be like.

I will have to see what she says, and stick to my guns with what I want xx

Hi hannpin, my situation is quite similar to yours.

I had an EMCS with my DD as she was breech, they discovered at 5 cms (I was at home planning a home water birth) and then was at 9 cms by the time I got to have my spinal in.

I def want a VBAC and have an appt with consultant in APril and think, like you, that might have a little fight. I think that most hospitals will be happy for you to have a VBAC if your first section was for breech baby as it's not that you failed to progress or struggled to birth the baby etc. I'm like you though and can't bear the thought of having to be constantly monitored and be lying on a bed as I found movement really helped during labour.

When is your consultant appointment? Will be watching this thread to see if anyone has any experience. I think the thing to remember is that no-one can force you to do anything but it can be difficult to balance what is best for you and best for baby as I guess the only thing we really want is a healthy baby at the end (but ideally not with a horrible labour experience too!!)
xx

I went for a HBAC with my second. I wrote to the HoM and stated my intentions and that I expected to be supported in my choice. I was supported. I stood my ground and everyone accepted that was my choice. They weren't all happy about it though lol

Good for you and well done for standing your ground.Lots of women end up caving in as they feel so bullied. I'm glad you got the birth you wanted.

Oh I didn't, had to transfer for an em-cs lol. But my labour was great.

Oh I see! Well at least you were able to give it your best shot.

The hospital knew that I'd always wanted a home birth with DD but ended up with a Elective C-section due to breech.

They were really nice, when I asked the morning after DD if the next time I can VBAC, and they said they actively encouraged it and even suggested that I water birth, if I was willing to get out periodically to be monitored, cause it helps the scar to stretch and can reduce the risk of rupture.

So I've my fingers crossed for that outcome, and for my third baby (long term planning, I know) if all goes well second time roound, it'll be thumbs up for a home birth.

thanks for your replies ladies. I have consultant appt on 5th April... so will let you all know how I get on