Planned section???

[user1906]

Hi all

Am pregnant with my second child, my first is 10months.

With my first, my waters broke at home, went into hospital, put on a drip to speed up, ended up having a ventouse delivery as my babys head was slipping in and out of my pubic bone. Then as she was pulled out i had a haemorrage and lost 4pints of blood. (was more traumatic for my partner to watch it than for me!)

I should also mention my midwife had me dressed with the socks etc for section throughout my 30 hour labour, but i panicked and kept saying i didnt want one.

Anyway, my midwife advised that she wouldve preferred me to go ahead with the section and that because my pubic bone is so low id have to have a csec for any future babies.

Just wanted to know if there was anyone in a similar boat?? Im scared of a section but also aware it would be loads safer for myself and my baby with the risk of loosing blood again.

Also if i mention this to a new midwife (gave birth 10months ago so would see someone new by now) would she agree a section is the safest option?? For me its more about feeling listened to and being taken seriously so i dont feel pushed into having another vb after the trauma of last time. I know they dont give out csections to any old soul.

Thanks

I would absolutely go dor the section.
After having my first vb always said I would have a section second time around.
They talked me out of it. So I had another VB with my second. Much smaller baby. But I haemorrhaged. And had terrible injury’s to boot.
Having the section would have saved me so much pain and hassle.. that still goes on year later.

Do what YOU want. You CAN choose a section.

@QueefLatifah thank you for your reply, i do in my gut feel that it would be safest to opt for a section, im just so scared they wont listen to me. I guess I will have to stick to my guns ans hope they have a record of just how traumatic it was.

Absolutely. You are entitled to a say just be very clear about the trauma last time, and be strong.
I wish I had