GlorianEleusis - I need your advice on elective c-sections

[Gangle]

I'm 23 weeks and mentioned to the mw at my 22 week appointment that I wanted a c-section. She checked with the consultant who said that we would discuss it at 36 weeks. Does that sound like to you that they are likely to agree to one? Would be interested in any advice you can give.

Thanks

Gangle.

I'm sorry I didn't mean that your phobia isn't real. if you do have tokophobia then i feel for you and urge you to see a psychologist for treatment. I meant if it isn't medically indicated from a physical point of view i.e a problem with baby. I wanted to try to give you some encouragment as it seems that you havent totally made up your mind re c-section. I wish you the best of luck

Glorian, I am 99% certain I was a section. I'm booked in at Queen Charlotte's and the midwife certainly didn't seem horrified when I asked about one.

Me23, I have read in excess of 20 books on pregnancy and birth and the more I read about natural birth the less I want to do it! On an objective assessment of the facts, I really think a section is the best option for me. I mentioned above that I don't believe counselling/hynotherapy) works for me (which I have found out at great expense!) so this isn't really an option, nor was I offered it at 22 weeks when I first raised the section.

Oh Gangle, QC is where I had DS (second baby, planned section). They are fantabulous. I really can't speak highly enough of the medical team in theatre. After care was pretty mediocre like any other NHS hospital. I think the care is better in a private room but of course you pay for the priviledge.