My first DC was induced and whilst the labour was reasonably quick it was absolutely horrific. There was no time for an epidural, I was delirious with pain and the baby was delivered with ventouse. Both my husband and I were completely traumatised and it still brings me out in a cold sweat thinking about it. DC was an extremely unsettled baby with major feedng problems and I firmly believe that much of that was due to the circumstances surrounding the birth.
DC2 was a completely natural spontaneous vaginal delivery, also very quick and with no pain relief and it was the most wonderful textbook delivery which I relived in my head for months afterwards. Feeding went swimmingly and the whole thing was great.
I am now pregnant with DC3 and whilst I know that it's impossible to predict how labour will go I am extremely reluctant to be induced again. I will happily go to 42 weeks if necessary but given my history of fast labours and my experience with DC1 I cannot go through that induction experience again.
Do you think that there is any chance of requesting a C-section if I get to the point that induction is needed? I know that a section is not an easy option but it has to be better than my first experience. I am having a private delivery, having previously had NHS deliveries, so perhaps that may make a difference.
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Can you refuse to be induced and ask for a C-Section instead
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onemoretimetoday · 26/08/2009 18:40
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