2nd pregnancy- 1st emcs will 2nd be straight forward elec cs

[feekerry]

i had dd 14m ago by emcs due to failed induction and cervix not dilating as inner lip of cervix too thick and dd b2b and well and truly stuck. actually had her at 40+16!!
i am pg with dc2 and just wondered if it would be a straight forward request to get a section this time round too?
i had a really positive expierience with my cs so keen to have another. if i am being really honest i couldnt say i found the first labour expieriance v traumatic or distressing as i am a v v laid back person but i would prefer a cs again.
will it just be a straight forward request?

I would doubt that anyone would sign off major abdominal surgery without there being a decent reason for it, like you were traumatised by labour or there was a medical need to opt for surgery over vaginal delivery, what with the increase in health risks etc, but you never know! I guess inform yourself of these risks and discuss with your care provider? Good luck on your journey.

As per NICE guidelines, all women are entitled to request elective CS, though surgeons do not have to acquiesce.

I think that you would have a strong case and it is unlikely that anyone would refuse you as long as they were sure you understood the slightly increased risks to you and babe.
Best wishes

I had an EMCS 8 weeks ago, and spoke to the midwife after about my choices if I were to have another child. Like you I had an induction go wrong, I was hyperstimulated, had to have an ARM and ended up with EMCS, although I had obstetric cholestasis hence the induction. I was told that because of the EMCS i should be able to have an ELCS next time, based on my experience this time around. Ds1 was delivered normally following an induction, no intervention required.

spoke to the gp today and asked re elec cs and they said i would have to go to a vbac clinic to hear all the pros and cons and both but it would be my.decision.
we will see....!

Good luck. I had no problem but i was consultant led rather than MW led.

It was a lovely experience tbh.

(had general anaesthetic and emergency section with my 1st.) Like you didnt find it particularly traumatic, think most would though.

VBACs are much less successful after an emergency section done for the reasons you indicated

So read the nice guidelines. Set out your arguments. And ask for what you want