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WWYD/AIBU Elective cesarean vs induction very overdue.

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Wale90 · 07/05/2019 20:58

NC but first thread.

At 10 days over, with a failed sweep would you chose an EC (offered next day) or go for an induction (3 day wait).

I have already chosen and had my outcome, I just want to know if the consensus was with me or not.

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PoohBearsHole · 07/05/2019 21:58

@Wale90 :)

My consultant wasn’t keen on doing a EC 2nd time round, did say she’s do it if I really felt it was important. When on holiday the consultant I saw said he knew what he’s suggest if I was related to him.... I still have no clue 😂

However - having a toddler and baby I wanted to move around - lifting baby was fine but anymore than that they weren’t recommending so for me it was always worth a shot. Glad I did, that being said I didn’t get to full term so I did have a ELC date but dc decided due date!

Fishrabbit · 07/05/2019 22:05

Just to reassure you, I had a bloody wonderful vbac. I didn't regret my cs with DC1 at all, it was the right choice, but I definitely felt the same as you. Somehow I felt healed by having a vaginal birth as well. It was so empowering and ace (although I definitely screamed for DH to push her back in so I could have another Cs because it hurt too much).

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Wale90 · 07/05/2019 22:08

@Scanon

I'm pleased you've made peace with your births. As I grow up and hear a wide range of experiences (hands up if you thought at the age of 18 you just decided to get pregnant then have a baby nice and swiftly Confused) I realise it's a miracle so many safe deliveries occur. However we end up with them it's really something to celebrate.

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Wale90 · 07/05/2019 22:12

@PoohBearsHole

It's the toddler and c section situation that has put me off another section. I think in light of my knowledge about how my cord handled providing oxygen once overdue I will allow labour to kick off on it's own but I won't go more than 40 + 3.

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Wale90 · 07/05/2019 22:14

@Fishrabbit

Thank you for your input, I am actually gutted I didn't get to give it a go, I believed I would handle it ok and thought it would be an incredible experience...which is why I feel a bit cheated. Doesn't change the fact what happened this time was the best outcome I could have had...fingers crossed I don't get such a lazy baby next time.

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PoohBearsHole · 07/05/2019 22:22

Give it a couple more years and it won’t be the first thing on your mind :) people stop —competing— talking about birth and move on to talking first and how many spellings
Their snowflake achieved 😁

OwnerOfThatChocolateBar · 07/05/2019 22:49

Wow I actually thought they wouldn't let you go overdue by more than a week now. By a week over you'd be induced

OwnerOfThatChocolateBar · 07/05/2019 22:50

And I'd never choose a section unless absolutely necessary so it would have to be induction for me

outvoid · 07/05/2019 23:03

I’d have a CS. I only have the experience of having a missed miscarriage induced, it was excruciating, gruesome, undignified and I almost died to top it off. I had an ELCS with my last baby and it was far from any of that, I actually enjoyed it tbh.

ZippyBungleandGeorge · 07/05/2019 23:32

I had an induction, it wasn't fun, if I had the choice I'd want an elective C section. I won't be having anymore in part due to how awful the induction was and I won't risk going through it again

AliTheMinx · 07/05/2019 23:41

Without a shadow of a doubt I would choose an elective C-section. Being induced and feeling completely out of control was horrific, and I still suffer daily with the injuries I sustained during my "natural" birth...

bamboofibre · 08/05/2019 00:17

(hands up if you thought at the age of 18 you just decided to get pregnant then have a baby nice and swiftly confused)

God, no! At 18 the last thing on my mind was ever being pregnant Grin. I was religiously taking the pill and insisting on correct condom usage every single time with any partner.

LeSquigh · 08/05/2019 00:19

CS, everytime. I have had both an induction with (eventual) vaginal birth and then a CS with my second which was much preferable. I had a HIDEOUS time with the induction and would absolutely refuse one if ever I were to have another baby.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 08/05/2019 00:53

ELCS. At least you know where you stand. With induction you could end up needing a c.section in any case.
I did.
My dd would have still happily have been in there now. If theyd not gone in and got her. Grin

Rightoutofhere · 08/05/2019 01:15

I’d choose an ELCS.

Look up statistics for 1st time mums getting induced. At my hospital only the minority end in an uncomplicated vaginal birth. Half end in EMCS. Half! And out of the other half many instrumental births.

It really is such a personal decision though and I understand some women would still rather choose induction. Think carefully, weigh up the pros and cons, look at the facts.

Ihatehashtags · 08/05/2019 03:19

Definitely an elective c-section

OkPedro · 08/05/2019 03:35

I was induced on my 2nd baby but my waters had already gone and I was contracting. I think this is the difference. If you are overdue and no sign of labour then induction can sometimes take longer and end up with a cs. If I was to have another baby and was offered cs over induction while over due I’d choose cs.
Congrats on the birth of your baby op Flowers

Kescilly · 08/05/2019 03:50

I’m due at the end of the month and the consultant discussed a c-section or induction. I chose and booked an induction, but after looking at all the risks, I changed my mind and have asked for a c-section.

I’m still struggling a little with this decision because it’s not the way I thought I’d give birth. I never thought I’d care this much, to be honest! But after looking at the stats, I felt there was a good chance I’d end up with a section anyway.

Hearing people say positive things about an elective situation has made me feel a bit better about the upcoming surgery.

steff13 · 08/05/2019 04:22

I would have chosen an induction. But I've never had a cesarean, and it was my biggest fear. I would have only chosen it if the doctor said there was no other choice.

Ihatehashtags · 08/05/2019 05:53

The thing is that 60% of inductions end up in a c-section anyway. I was 15 days overdue (very sure as ivf baby) and there was zero sign of him wanting to be born. The induction that followed was horrific, prolonged and ended up in both me and my son with injuries. It was so traumatic I suffered from Ptsd afterwards and life long injuries. I’ve had two c-sections after my first birth. They were a walk in the park compared to what I went through first time round.

ChipsAreLife · 08/05/2019 06:02

I would have chosen an induction. I had one the first time as was overdue, however It was horrific and ended up in an EMCS so with hindsight would have gone for the section.

In my opinion you did the right thing!

Butteredghost · 08/05/2019 06:20

Sounds like it worked out for the best, OP, I would have made the same decision. Congrats on your new arrival!

OwlBeThere · 08/05/2019 06:41

I would avoid a section if humanly possible. I have nothing against elective sections and don’t consider vaginal birth better in any way, but i would prefer to avoid the recovery from a section if I could.

NCforThisO1 · 08/05/2019 06:43

Definitely c section. I'm glad you made the right choice OP.
btw I have since had sections with two kids at home and the recovery was a doddle!! Not saying everybody's experience would be like that but I wouldn't let that reason put you off having another section

mindutopia · 08/05/2019 06:55

I would ask for extra monitoring to get to 42 weeks for a natural birth. Then I’d opt for pessary for induction but not drip. If that didn’t take off, I’d consider the elective section. I wouldn’t be keen on other though and I’d give it more time everything being fine.

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