Hi ladies. I am currently 10 weeks pregnant and I really do not want to go through with a vaginal birth. I always have had a fear of giving birth, as my mum and nan both had traumatic vaginal births. I also have a lot of panic attacks which are uncontrollable. I am a very anxious person and I don't feel like I could delivery the baby through a vaginal birth.
However, my midwife told me that because I am physically healthy and have no risks that a caesarean is not really an option, but other people have told me it is an option. She told me that I could have counselling to control my anxiety and talk me through the benefits of a vaginal birth over a caesarean. Deep down I know that i have already made my mind up and will be a complete nervous wreck if I am forced to give birth vaginally. I just really don't want to do it and the thought of it makes me feel so trembly and sick.
Am I entitled to a caesarean by choice?
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Is a caesarean optional?
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leedsladyx · 21/07/2016 00:31
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