Hi,
I had an extremely traumatic vaginal birth last time and leaning towards ELCS this time (am 9weeks) (it's looking likely hospital will agree given my history and hysteria at discussing dd's birth at booking in appointment!) One option my MW mentioned was labouring naturally see how I feel and get on and if not coping then ELCS. However although I like this idea I have some worries and concerns about this-
a) wouldn't it technically be classed as an emCS and hence slightly riskier etc.
B) is this a big con to get me to labour naturally and then the ELCS offer would disappear?
Particularly keen to hear the stories from women offered this who haven't had a previous CS (like me) and I think this is a more common offer to women who want to VBAC but may end up needing another CS.
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Anyone offered option of labouring naturally before deciding to continue or ELCS?
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Thandeka · 13/06/2011 08:10
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