My first baby ended up with emergency C section for which I was put to sleep. I was pretty out of it before the section and when they explained why it needed to happen after the birth so I'm not really 100% sure why it happened that way. I know it was to do with the cord which could have left my baby brain damaged or still born. I was told after I could have a VBAC if I had another child but the midwife who said that was the one who visits after birth so I'm not sure she had my notes. At the time I was fine about it all but a few months later it hit me and was a difficult time. I couldn't cope hearing or seeing any birth stories and wasn't in a good place.
It's now over 2 years later and we are planning our 2nd. Before I get pregnant I want to know what happened with the birth and why it happened like it did. Do midwifes do a birth debrief this long after the birth? I could request my notes and try to work it out if not. I got so many questions which will be answered if and when I get pregnant again but I kinda want to ask them now so I'm prepared. Saying that, it won't stop me having another child if I can so maybe it's a bit pointless but at least I will know what questions to ask. Do midwives get your notes on previous pregnancy's when you go to the first midwife appointment?