Hi,
First Baby:
I’m currently 38 weeks pregnant and because of a comedy of errors on my hospital/consultants part I still don’t have a concrete date for my ELCS but consultant has recommended it for 39 weeks due to this being an IVF baby. I have infertility related trauma which has made me petrified of the baby dying or becoming seriously unwell during the childbirth process hence the request for c-section. I’ve been told that they are fully booked and that there is an extra 16 women waiting to be fitted in so that it’s unlikely I’ll get my section at 39 weeks.
The other consultant I saw today (I’ve been in twice since last week with reduced movements) said that due to no medical factors I’ve been put on the list for an induction. I’ve heard so many horror stories about inductions and I’m petrified the baby will die I don’t know whether to do it or not?!
Bottom line: go over 39 weeks waiting for a c section which incurs risks and difficult recovery or be induced early and try to overcome my anxiety?
Any advice welcome - tia x
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy Newsletters.
Childbirth
C-Section Vs Induction - advice needed
18 replies
MrsM2021 · 09/06/2021 17:31
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.