After reading previous threads i thought i'd find out other mums experiences and how they relate to my current situation.
So i am 36 weeks pregnant with baby number 3. My first was born my EMCS due to undiagnosed breach and my second was Assisted Forceps, which resulted in 3c Tear.
This time around I was certain as soon as i conceived that i was going to opt for ELCS. So i reasearched statistics to back up my case and expected to battle with the consultant. I have been very pleasantly surpirised this time by the cooperation as not one medical professional has opposed my initial decision.
At 30 weeks i started to research the sterilisation aspect and again, got myself armed with stats ready for my next consultant appointment. The consultant agreed immediately and said that i do have to discuss with them again at the 38 week apointment when i sign the consent forms etc but its no problem.
I am 33 and baby is booked in to be delivered on 18th Feb.
As a result of everything above i feel the most positive and relaxed i have felt at any point over all three pregnancies. Even after two horrendous experiences i am excited about the birth...finally a controlled environment.
I just think its such a shame that women from different areas, different ages or even jut a different care team are treated so differently.
The NHS can be so inconsistant as last time i had a battle all the way and ended up doing what was advised (look where that got me...3c).
Its our body...we should be the decision maker!
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ELCS Baby number 3 following 3c tear and EMCS + getting sterilised
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kerianns · 26/01/2016 19:28
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