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Childbirth

How to get an elective c-section?

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islabonita · 06/09/2007 19:09

Hello there Ladies.
Is it really possible to get an elective c-section without any "medical reasons" such as placenta previa etc. Is total panic towards childbirth good enough reason to get one?
Is there anyone who got a c-section just because they felt like it was right option for them?
How did you get it and how difficult it was to persuade the consultants?
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eleusis · 10/09/2007 22:19

Some people don't want a vanigal birth, and it isn't you place to go round telling them otherwise. Who do you think you are? And what gives you the right to inflict your preferences on everyone else?

lulumama · 10/09/2007 22:20

if it wasn;t a good birth for you starlight, then that is a different thing all together

if it was upsetting, or traumatic, even if others perceive it as good, you should debreif.

kittywits · 10/09/2007 22:20

I am Kitty

blueshoes · 10/09/2007 22:21

Agree, starlight. When the hospital pressured me into an induction, they blithely discounted the risk of an emcs. Somehow, cs does not get talked about much for a first birth and the impression I got was that it was only the rare and unlucky who ended up with one (boohoo). Nor were the consequences of a bad vb discussed. In fact, not much was discussed fullstop.

lulumama · 10/09/2007 22:21

why is being passionate about birth and imparting that information so distasteful?>

kittywits · 10/09/2007 22:21

Sm if you wouldn't do it again then it wasn't a good vb.

eleusis · 10/09/2007 22:22

lulu, bu that reasoning one could also argue that you can't make in informed decision about childbirt until you have a had a section. So, only people who have had a caesarean and a vaginal birth are qualified to voice an opinion here?

kittywits · 10/09/2007 22:23

You can voice an opinion, of course, but it isn't an informed one, only one based on theory.

StarlightMcKenzie · 10/09/2007 22:26

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eleusis · 10/09/2007 22:26

Lulu, it's distasteful on this particular thread because it is not what the OP asked for. It isn't helpful. It would be like if a first time mum posted a thread asking people about homebirth and where to get a pool and someone else came on the thread and started persuading her to go to her consultant and ask for a section. That wouldn't really be helpful to someone who wants a home birth.

StarlightMcKenzie · 10/09/2007 22:28

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kittywits · 10/09/2007 22:30

Eleusis, people feel very strongly about this. If the op is going to post on this matter then she had to expect some strong reactions!

eleusis · 10/09/2007 22:33

Well, maybe I just don't know what I'm missing, but pushing a little human through a hole the size of a lemon (until it rips)doesn't actually appeal to me. I am clearly lacking in masochistic tendancies.

eleusis · 10/09/2007 22:36

No Kitty, your line of posting here is not fair game. "How to get an elective section?" is not the same as "I'm torn between an elecetive section and a vaginal birth, please present your views" On the latter, your comment s would be constructive but not on the former.

kittywits · 10/09/2007 22:38

But it's a wonderful thing to do. I've had 2 sections and then 4 vbacs, 3 2nd degree tears and the last birth no tears at all. I'm not incontinent! I've experienced a wide range of different birth experiences, the last 2 were at home and they were just wonderful!

Klaw · 10/09/2007 22:39

mmm Blueshoes, everyone I know of has had an infection, as did I.... so I'm thankful to hear that there are those who have not.

Starlight, I'm intrigued! What troubled you so much about your previous birth? Have I missed your story on this thread?

This has been a very interesting discussion, and I hope you note that I have always said that I would support an elCS for valid psychological reasons after counselling. Because I too believe that a bad VB is not preferrable to a good CS.

My biggest bugbear is that the state of Maternity Services today does little to promote good VB, or even good CS. We do not need a CS rate of 25% or more, as Ina May Gaskin prooves with her CS rate of less than 2% and intervention of less than 1% over thirty years, and she does not refuse women according to risk either... Something is FAR wrong. We need to get back to 'with woman' midwifery care and limit the obstetric interventions to the valid reasons it was intended for. I read a book called Birth: A History and it was fascinating to see how it all went wrong, which is part of why I get so passionate and want to spread the word. I understand that not everyone feels the same or wants to hear. I have not intended to offend anyone and hope I have not done so, apologies if so.

StarlightMcKenzie · 10/09/2007 22:39

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kittywits · 10/09/2007 22:40

If someone posted " I would like to chop my leg off for no good reason, how is the best way to go about this?" would you seriously expect peopele to stay silent on their thoughts regarding why it might not be a good idea?

StarlightMcKenzie · 10/09/2007 22:40

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Bubble99 · 10/09/2007 22:42

Kitty. Are you really comparing an elective cs with 'chopping a leg off?'

kittywits · 10/09/2007 22:42

Stalight, I'm sorry that your experience was a bad one, but I agree with klaw that the intervention/trauma rate could/should be SO much lower.

eleusis · 10/09/2007 22:44

What does chopping one's leg off for no good reason have to do with giving birth?

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kittywits · 10/09/2007 22:44

No Bubble,I was trying to make the point that if someone says they are wanting to do something that is unecessary they can expect straong opnions on it.

eleusis · 10/09/2007 22:45

hi bubble.

lulumama · 10/09/2007 22:45

i see starlight ! good to see you again, i hope you are ok

eleusis.. i take your point, but if we only offered opinions based solely on the OP and what she wants or expects to hear, mumsnet would not be the place it is. this topic brings out some very passionate views

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