it was my second baby, my 3rd was induced early due to GD so did not have the same problem, but with this baby I dont have GD so wont be being induced early, my 2nd I had undiagnosed GD and he got stuck with a shoulder dystoica which is rare I know but I would rather it not happen again if this baby is on the larger side, and i am measuring 3 weeks ahead, when I asked about the C Section she just said no outright, no discussion on it the only concession she made was rather than letting me go two weeks over due date they have booked me in for my due date to have a sweep and see about possible induction then rather than let me go very late (which is better than nothing)

But try not to worry, if baby is a normal size and it turns, I do think natural birth is a better option than a c section.

Also not sure it is the same in all hospitals think some are more accomodating than others

Yes you can ask for a c-section and they have to consider now - but every consultant has the right to refuse doing it themselves. This would mean if you got a refusal you would have to find another consultant to perform.
I have to say that most women who request a c-section and despo want one end up deciding no - as before you are allowed you have to be counselled and gone through the risks. Most change their minds. You've given it a lot of thoguht obviously but I would say just because your friends recovered well doesn't mean you will. A couple of my firends did too - i had one but similar to above I had GD and big baby. My recovery was awful and I still have emotional issues due to it all and I'm desperate to have a natural birth. i've since met other mums who have had c-secs that have had hard recoveries but you simply don't hear of them. Also I would say you must consider the impact on future babies if you want more children. A c-section is a risk to future pregnancies not just births. they never told me this and if I had known I would have liked a trial of labour before instead of straight to section.
In the end it is your decision (if your medical team agree) but you do need to make sure they make all options clear. Good luck and I hope it all works out the best for you and your baby.

Thanks for sharing. It does annoy me in your case though - you really should have the choice now. I know you'll cope fine whatever happens but say you end up having to have an emergency c-section anyway with this baby, won't you be really pissed off that you had to go through that distress and they didn't let you opt for a planned one in the first place, knowing what could happen? I really think they are being a bit ignorant, even if they truly believe they are doing this in your best interest to try to encourage natural birth.

I have no case like you do so I can't complain too much, but I really think it should be up to the Mother anyway. Does it cost them a small fortune to operate a C-Section?
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It does actually cost the NHS more and that's one of the reasons. It's estimated to be £750-£1000 more than a "natural" delivery

I am just going to keep an eye on my measurements etc and at about 38 weeks if I feel huge again like I did with finlay i will ask again to be checked, I dont mind if baby is bigger, just not to big for me to pass, I know a lot of ladies can deliver and 9 -10 lb baby easily but I obviously cannot, I am only 5 ft tall and have size 3 feet and am small made if you know what I mean, I had no trouble devlivering my nearly 8lb babies but nearly 10lbs and he was stuck so just hoping this one weighs in the 8lb region and that they will induce me at maybe 40 weeks to keep the size down a bit.

But yes that was my thought I would prefer to bed able to plan a section if baby is large than have the nightmare of what happened that time happen again as 3 midwives admitted that he should have been born by section, although would just prefer to have them a little bit earlier than have to have a section at all

Im really surprised by this! For some reason i really thought the difference between natural and c-section would cost a lot more than that!

Thanks for this.

I do know of a few acquaintances that had nightmare recoveries! One still hasn't recovered properly as she got an infection in the area. Another wasn't stitched up properly. I have witnessed the horrors! Overall I know recovery is definitely a lot harder than with natural birth, but it is manageable and I am prepared for that.

On the other hand, one friend hasn't recovered from a nightmare natural birth 6 months on - she still has to sit on one of those rings and has had loads of pain. And another tore really badly and just hasn't been right since. So both can bring problems recovering.

Must say I've never heard of C-Section specifically causing problems with future pregnancies, but that is only because anyone I've known or celebrities seem to have C-Section after C-Section! I will research that though, thank you xx

my LO is still breech at 34 weeks and i was told by my midwife last monday (when she confirmed he still breech) that i could not request a c-section and it will only be considered on the nhs if he is still breech at 37 weeks. my next appointment is 16 april and if she thinks he is breech at that point then she will send me for a scan and discuss options at that time.

this is my third (and most likely last) baby and my other two were delivered naturally but i had problems with contractions stopping in both. my second was induced and i narrowly avoided forceps. i am desperate to avoid another induction but don't mind if i have a c-section or if he turns and comes naturally, i just hate the not knowing!!

Yeah the not knowing does make it unsettling! I would probably have been better off not having that conversation with MW last week as she then put the C-Section as a realistic option for me! She looked very worried telling me I may have to have a Caesarian, and then she seemed suprised by my almost relieved reaction at the prospect of being forced into having a Caesarian!

yes the issue with next pregnancies is spacing between - they recommned you don't try again for at least a year but ideally two. I got told that on the ward after and was really upset - could have mentioned before. also risks of uterine rupture in next pregnancy and delivery - even if you opt to have repeat section. Also repeat surgeries on the uetreus can thin it meaning no more pregnancy. All women heal different, for some women they can have four pregnancy and c-sections fine - some max two. The nhs reccomend if you go down c-sec route then limit pregnancies to two max three. Of course it's your personal choice but of course it's important to know before you make a decision to have section with the first one.
Remember with a lot of celebrities they hire the best surgoens and have nannies etc so that they can recover the best they can. But the human body is the human body - no amount of money can guarantee success, look at amandad holden recently and serious bleeding after her section. I don't say this to scare you - it is still a realtively safe delivery. It's just given an easy natural birth it's way more risky. i totally understand though that it's the unkown with labour and I think it scares a lot of women - me included. again I wish you all th best - just make sure if you choose a section you do so for the right reasons. You're doing the right thing though and gathering all the info you can. Best of luck with everything. xxxx