Has anyone refused an induction to have csection??

[MissRiss]

Hi I'm looking to hear from people that have refused an induction..

I'm due on Tuesday and baby is showing no signs of coming and seems pretty comfortable in there, it's also my first baby so I'm expecting her to be late.

I was crying on the phone to my midwife yesterday as I'm absolutely terrified of childbirth, especially getting induced. I know everyone has different induction experiences but from the people I know personally that have had it, they have all had horrific experiences and it's enough for me to know that I definitely don't want to go through it!! I would much prefer a c-section. I know it's not necessarily the easier option and I know there are many risks that come with it, but I would much rather have that than an induction.

The midwife told me that I have the right to refuse and induction (which I didn't know), and if baby doesn't come naturally then they will have to go down the c-section route.

I want to know, can I just be up front and say I dont want to be induced and request a c-section straight away? Or do I have to wait to see if baby comes naturally first? Also, will the staff constantly try and convince me to be induced and keep plugging me with reasons for why its beneficial or will they just respect my request?

Xxx

[nettytree]

I was the other way round. I saw my consultant for my weekly scan. (36 weeks and with cholestasis). She said 'your bile acid levels are to high, you need a cesarean tonight.' I said no. So I was induced and my baby came 2 days later on Christmas day.

[K1999]

I had an epidural so the induction was fine. Nothing hurt after the epidural not even pushing him out!