Does anybody actually know anyone who had an ELCS just because they thought they were "too posh to push"?

[InAStateOfReflux]

Just watching the Wright stuff. One of the hot topics is that apparently ELCS rates being performed by the NHS are rising because people are deciding they are "too posh to push" and it's costing the NHS lots of money.

They are suggesting that these women should be offered psychiatric counselling to bring them round to the idea of having a vaginal birth.

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but I was given an ELCS because my dd was breech and was in fact strongly advised to (not given much choice in fact) and anyone else I know who's had one has been offered it because of significant trauma or complications in a previous birth.

I have never however met a woman who insisted on one on the NHS just cause she didn't fancy pushing it out of her fanny, and I doubt the NHS would go with this anyway tbh...

And if they're talking about women who have real fears and emotional distress regarding child-birth, then yes of course lets force the hysterical wench to push it out, does she not know how much money she's costing the NHS?

Oh how I love the way the media portray these issues...[sigh] Yes perhaps ELCS rates are rising and perhaps this should be addressed in some way, but to suggest it is for such fickle reasons is so juvenile. Perhaps it is the HCPs fault and not the whole female population who are apparently too cowardly to push their babies out?

Remember the majority that are "too Posh to push" usually go private and are paying for it so in fairness they are not using up amy NHS resources.
Also remember there are alot of women that are literally shit scared of giving birth.

NellieForbush

I was just giving my thoughts a c-section is not a pain cure.. Why would it be? its a operation
Yes some women are totally against the thought of pushing out a baby i do feel very sorry for them but some sort of counselling would hopefully let them understand the joys of nature and with help maybe be able to go through with it..
But there are alot of women these days sees c section as a easy choice but it realy is not and i think it should be addressed in many cases

and if there has been past promblems then that is a sepreate case it really does depened on each mummy to be,

Some women don't want 'counselling' (sounds costly by the way) or 'to understand the joys of nature'.

They want a cs.

Why are you so determined they shouldn't have one.

Yes, teaforone, you are missing something. Something very big.

i didnt use a epduriel and alot of mummies i know who had one had trebbile times with them somtimes i think pain relife can make it alot worse

but they work for some so yeah

Is this your usual level of literacy, teaforone, or are you drunk?

Is that why you are posting such prejudiced nonsense?

CoteDAzur S

lol ok sorry

Of course CS is not a "pain cure". Those of us who chose it didn't do so because we are sissies seeking to avoid pain

Ok sorry what?

Are you drunk or illiterate?

i have not once spoke to you so you are wasting your time trying to have a slagging match my thoughts are my thoughts
they are up to me
If everything you do not agree with you think is prejudiced nonsense then thats your promblem not my it is after all a discussion bored

C-sections work for some. I am sick of women who have C-sections for what ever reason being made to feel bad about it. Before anyone complains about my last statement that is addressed to society as a whole. I have had some vile things said to me and have heard vile things said to other mothers that has to stop too.

locket

Everyone has different reasons im fed up of being insulted now really lol
I do not know everyones past soo im not saying nothing...
I got my views you have yours yeah :)

I had a c-section because I wanted one (on the NHS) not because I needed one.

i can i just say i never said anything about being a bad mother because you had a c section i really do not know where that came from i would never say that

lockets yes

You didn't talk to me but you talked extensively about me.

I am one of those women you are belittling. You know, one of these sissies who are afraid of birth, who are so stupid they don't know getting "preggers" means having to give birth, but it's life, so they should get on with it rather than kicking up a fuss

If I heard someone say something to someone regarding them
Having a c section then they'd have a piece of my mind.
Every case is different. And yes I'd have one again if folks think that's wrong then sod them. My thoughts were I was carrying the most precious cargo in the universe my DD her being delivered safely was the main thing. Fuck the politics!

I told everyone I was 'too posh to push' even though I had placenta previa. Putting on a brave face. So some people might think they know someone who did, but they might not really.

no i do not think they are i belive other things can be done to help mummy but thats just my view i do not know why you are trying to argue with me again