Hi, I had a very straightforward first labour with my DD (4 hours from first cramp to baby, including just 1 hr active labour, 5 min pushing) with no intervention or tearing and just gas & air. However this was 13 years ago and I'm not that young anymore. I'm planning a HB due to the expected speed of this one (we shall see...) and (mainly) because hospitals make me very anxious.
BUT I'm aware I need to be prepared for all eventualities including the potential for transfer to hospital and interventions if need be. I live a 2min car journey from hospital so comfortable with this plan. I just need some help thinking through the "what if things aren't straightforward" scenarios.
For example - forceps vs EMCS or episiotomy vs allow tearing... I've heard horrible stories about high forceps and thinking of specifying I do not consent to them and want CS in that situation. My pelvic floor is not what it used to be, although not bad.
& What if I go overdue and they want to induce labour? Almost everyone I know who has been induced has ended up with traumatic EMCS so why would i not just ask for ELCS instead.
Thank you in advance!
(& home birth scare mongerers please don't bother, this isn't what this thread is about)
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Birth plan for home birth and just in case of transfer?
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TheGrumpySquirrel · 03/06/2018 11:07
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