Oxford John Radcliffe - mode of birth clinic

[Aquaticmama]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has recently been through the mode of birth clinic?

What's it like? What do they ask? What do they take into account?

I had a traumatic delivery with my first (forceps+episiotomy+3b tear+scarring to the baby's face). Would like an ELCS for my second due December.

I had a consultant appointment recently and was basically told no maternal request c- sections. Despite everything I sent through the first time round.

Just wondering if anyone had any experience of this?

Thanks xxx

They don't do maternal request CS there, it's true. But with a previous 3b tear you have a medical reason for an ELCS, so be polite but firm and hopefully you'll get it - if not could you ask to be referred elsewhere?

There are some hoops to jump through, but the NICE guidelines definitely recommend offering a CS at maternal request. More info here: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg132/chapter/1-Guidance#factors-affecting-likelihood-of-cs-during-intrapartum-care

That's completely aside from the fact that I would have thought a 3b tear and previous traumatic delivery would be sufficient. So angry on your behalf!

John Radcliffe are known for no maternal request ELCS- it's disgusting imo. You have a physical medical reason anyway. For all the bleating on about how much better we are these days at recognising mental health as a medical problem, it's funny how that doesn't extend to pregnant women

You could try looking here:

https://www.birthrights.org.uk/campaigns-research/maternal-request-caesarean/

They have an interactive map which shows hospitals stances on maternal request ELCS. I would look for the nearest hospital to you that supports ELCS. I had my second baby at the GWH in Swindon 5 years ago- my second maternal request ELCS. They were supportive at the time- having seen a case like me I'm disgusted they would change this.

@Aquaticmama

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has recently been through the mode of birth clinic?

What's it like? What do they ask? What do they take into account?

I had a traumatic delivery with my first (forceps+episiotomy+3b tear+scarring to the baby's face). Would like an ELCS for my second due December.

I had a consultant appointment recently and was basically told no maternal request c- sections. Despite everything I sent through the first time round.

Just wondering if anyone had any experience of this?

Thanks xxx

Hi, I know your post was last year now I was just wondering how it turned out for you if you don't mind sharing?

I had my little boy last year Jan 2020 at the JR and had a forcep delivery, severely haemorrhaged and was overall very traumatic. I'm due our second child in November of this year and my midwife has advised I can request a c section due to having a medical reason, being my blood loss.

I have a mode of birth clinic in September and was wondering how best to prepare? I want to make sure I'm confident and firm with my wishes.

Thank you so much I hope everything is going well for you!

I have not had a c section but I have had 5 babies at the JR. I heard on the Oxfordshire maternity voice partnership that, finally, Oxfordshire are allowing maternal choice c sections.

I hope that makes it even easier for you on medical grounds.

@BurningBenches

I have not had a c section but I have had 5 babies at the JR. I heard on the Oxfordshire maternity voice partnership that, finally, Oxfordshire are allowing maternal choice c sections.

I hope that makes it even easier for you on medical grounds.

Hi, That makes me feel better! Thank you so much