My wonderful sister, who is currently 22+5 with first baby has a rational and coherent evidence based reason for requesting an Elective LSCS. Both she and her husband are doctors, and she is making an informed decision which she has painstakingly researched prior to coming to her decision.
She met with her consultant yesterday, who was exemplary in his professionalism, listened to her case and engaged in empathetic and highly respectful discussion with her and her husband. He stated that her evidence was correct, her reasons level headed and rational and that in her case, he agreed with her decision. He would in principle like to support her decision, but in practice, there is a blanket ban on C&W performing Elective LSCS for maternal request.
I do not wish to go into her reasoning for asking, but needless to say, she does not fall into the C&W criteria for El LSCS. He is aware of the NICE guidance, but C&W choose to ignore the guidance.
She has been referred to the Perinatal Mental Health Team, but she is neither Depressed, Anxious nor in need of mental health support. Her argument is rational and evidence based and this fact can not be changed. She is willing to attend but not willing to lie or make up anxiety that does not exist.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation. She is going to write to the Obstetrics department, the Chief Exec and PALS. She will comply with the perinatal Mental heath assessment and her consultant has agreed to see her 10 days after the assessment to re-evaluate the situation.
Does anyone know what else she can do? She feels so strongly about this, not to mention let down be her profession.
Many thanks in advance
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Refused El LSCS at Chelsea & West - advice please.
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DevonLulu · 18/06/2013 09:31
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