I had a horrible forceps (Neville Barnes) birth with DS (now 9 months). I had previously lost a baby, so my failure to progress might have been due to my poor mental state in labour, which unfortunately wasn?t acknowledged by anyone. Yesterday I went through my notes with one of the midwifes (who is also a counsellor) and she was great, but said although she would support me if I want an ELCS next time, the consultants would most likely refuse to do it.
I know it?s early days, and I have no plans of getting pregnant again for the moment, but I feel terrified at the thought of going through that again. I would only consider it if a forceps birth is better for the baby than an ELCS. Does anyone know, is this the case? I?ll see the midwife again in a couple of months, but I was wondering what your opinions/experiences are? I know the next birth can be straightforward, but there are no guarantees. At the moment I would choose a CS anytime, but I'm not sure the risks to the baby would actually be bigger than those of a (possible) forceps birth?