wondering about C-Section for 2nd baby

[diamond]

My DS was born 8 months ago following an induction & episiotomy and forceps delivery by a horrific doctor with a terrible attitude. My waters break at 36w and he was born at 36w +3
I still have horrible flash backs to delivery now and went through the mill.
We are thinking about having another child, but I feel that I would spend the whole 9 months worrying about delivery and would cause myself and baby no end of stress.
Who do I need to talk about to discuss the possibility of an elective section? I also think I need to talk through my previous labour and delivery!

 

[Vicks]

I'm sorry you had such a bad experience during the birth of your son

I'd speak to your HV first and discuss it with her and also your GP too. Maybe they can put you in the care of a consultant at the hospital x

 

[Elski]

Sorry to hear about your experience. Most hospitals have a named midwife who can meet with you and go over your labour/delivery/notes. Hope you manage to do this and that it helps. Contact PALS at your hospital and the should be able to point you in the right direction... You may find you feel differently once you've de-briefed and if not, the midwife you see will be able to talk to you about electives for future births too.

Els x

 

[babynewbie]

snap, i had forceps, episiotomy, horrid midwife and it was really traumatic. i spoke to my community midwife who said due to what i went through (and still am as im having ongoing problems because of the birth) that i would be allowed a c-section if i had another baby. talk to your hv and explain what you went through, also mine told me if i went for councilling to talk about it it would put you in a better position.