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Will consultant led care dash my dreams of a home birth?

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Sundaylunchhappy · 23/08/2017 10:41

Just that really.

To my complete surprise I was told at my booking appointment that I would be under clc due to recently being discharged from a consultant gynaecologist.

However the whole reason for being referred to them in the first place was due to pain during pelvic exams and intercourse... which quite obviously I've overcome. The diagnosis I was given was vaginismus, a learnt disorder that causes spasm. Now a huge part of that was allowing time to mentally feel completely relaxed and safe, which is why if it's not considered too risky, I'd dearly hope to have my baby at home.

From what I've read on dr Google, consultant led care appears to put the lid on home birthing from the get go, any ideas on how I can question their decision without bothering to check the full history?

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Augustwashout · 04/09/2017 17:02

agree they have no power to force you and they will err on side of ease but also safety. I do feel sometimes that medics who are there to help us are seen with suspicion sometimes, certainly go for what you want but do remember they are there to make sure mum and baby arrive safely. They are not always the enemy

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