Sorry if this is long, but I want to give all the information in one go
With my 1st pregnancy I had placenta praevia and ended up with an EMCS at 36 weeks due to a large bleed. I'm now 18 weeks with DC2 and have had conversations with the midwives about giving birth next time.
They are very keen on me having a VBAC, whereas I'd rather an ELCS.
My reasons are:
I'm worried about rupture. I know it's rare but I've read it's more common if you were sewn up small (as I still had a month to go) as there is extra stretching on the scar.
I'm also worried about an unsuccessful VBAC that turns into an emcs. I really don't want another EMCS. I understand my chances of success are lower because I've never had a labour.
I had postnatal PTSD after my EMCS. Probably a multitude of causes but I have flashbacks to it, I really fear another one. If they could guarantee a successful vaginal birth I'd do it, but of course no one can.
The midwife said I have no medical reason for a c section (although we don't know this yet, as I haven't had my 20 week scan) and if there's no reason I will have to have VBAC. Yet I read about others on here who've been granted sections for various reasons, maternal preference being one of them. I thought my previous emergency was a medical reason, am I wrong?
I'm seeing the consultant midwife after my scan and am getting very worried about being turned down. Has anyone got any stats or anything that can be used to back my argument up? I can't find much on what's safest.
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How to get an ELCS after EMCS?
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AbbeyRoadCrossing · 29/05/2015 17:21
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