On what grounds can you have a ELCS?

[Dillydollydaydream]

I know the NICE guidelines have changed but on what grounds can a woman have a c section?
We are TTC but I have had 2 very quick previous labours and am worried about what may happen if I have another quick labour.
Ds was nearly born in the hospital carpark but I was dragged into A&E and managed to get into a cubical before he arrived. Ds2 was a planned homebirth due to my previous quick labour. However, the day I went into labour the MW didn't get here in time. My dh had to call an ambulance on the way home from work for me. Dh didn't make it home, I was alone with dc. The paramedics walked in as ds2 head was being born. Baby needed oxygen when he was born.
MW arrived 25 mins after the baby!

I am scared this time I will be on my own again with just my dc and I'm worried if something is wrong with the baby no one will be get here in time.
DH works an hour away so going on the speed of ds2 he wont get home in time even if I call him at first twinge!

What would the MW be able suggest this time. Ideally I'd
Know when dc was going to arrive so I could make sure dc are looked after by grandparents and dh was with me. Would I be able to push for induction or c section or just be laughed at?!
I know a c section isn't an easy option and recovery is a lot longer and I'm definitely getting ahead of myself when I'm not even pregnant yet!

NICE do now say that maternal choice should be an acceptable reason for requesting c-section, however I think any obstetrician would be extremely relucatnt to offer you one given you've had two normal deliveries. In your case they may well recommend early induction to make sure you're in the hospital for the birth.

Did your baby really need oxygen or was it just a precaution from medical professionals who have had limited training in childbirth?

I thought it may be unlikely they'd offer c section.
I'm not sure about the oxygen need. Ds wasn't whisked away dramatically so may have been precaution.

In your situation, I would have a homebirth. Your midwives (2) will arrive in good time and bring their equipment with them. It sounds as if the o2 was given as a precaution by ambulance staff rather than active resuscuitation being carried out. This is really unlikely to happen again.