Hi,
DH and I are trying to conceive. I am however very nervous about the whole process of pregnancy, birth etc. My local hospital has an awful reputation. They have decided to use more forceps to bring CS rates down(eeeek!). Of course this is hearsay, but I know for a fact that the hospital is short-staffed, and overcrowded. Also, I want a CS and the hospital I go to does not allow them, especially for first time mothers. So, I've decided to go private, much to DH's annoyance.
I have a few questions for all the ladies who went private. Firstly, do they actually allow elective CS without medical reasons in private hospitals or am I assuming too much? Secondly, how soon can they do it? Do they insist that first time mothers should labor naturally before a CS or is it just scheduled for a particular date? I was reading all these threads by women who are 42 weeks and still waiting! I don't want that to be me!
So if I go private can I have a scheduled CS? I know its not done before 39 weeks, so what happens if I go into labor before that?
Any tips on how to talk to the consultant? Should I expect an endless argument:( I don't mind explaining my reasons, just so as long as my decision is respected. If anyone could suggest some nice private consultants I'd be very grateful. Thanks!