Planning to refuse induction in favour of c-section?

[Decaffstilltastesweird]

I am in the early days of pregnancy with dc2.

I have requested to be referred to a consultant, due to a traumatic birth after being induced last time. I have spoken to two midwives, who both said that, if I requested a c-section, they would think it was fair enough. Obviously they can't tell me if the consultant will agre or not, so who knows?

I am considering whether to go ahead and request a cs, or to say I would be happy with a vb, but refuse an induction in favour of cs? It particular I would not agree to having the hormone drip again.

I will obviously discuss all this when I see the consultant, but wondered if anyone else has planned to do this and what the reaction from the consultant / HCPs was please.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

That's great to hear cakes. I would be happy with pessaries, sweeps, having waters broken too, but would not agree to the drip again. My first birth was not as traumatic as yours sounds , so I think they'd not recommend I have a CS. I'd have to request it I imagine.

Yes, I will try and report back after I meet the consultant. Won't make any promises about reporting back on the actual birth - you'd be waiting about 7 months !