More or less decided on ELCS rather than VBAC but think I will have a fight on my hands to get one - any advice?

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Hello ladies,

Had a long and traumatic failed induction with DD ending in EMCS and a week in hospital due to complications for me and DD.

Am 20 weeks pregnant with no 2, have given it lots of thought and decided that I want to go for ELCS this time.

However, the midwife I saw for my last appt was v unhelpful when I just mentioned talking to a consultant about the pros/cons of ELCS vs VBAC (and that was when I was still quite up for a VBAC) so I just feel I'm likely to be pushed towards VBAC even though it's not what I want.

Has anyone been in a similar position? Did you get what you wanted? And do you have any advice?

Thanks,

Just updating, we saw our consultant this morning. I explained i would like a repeat elective and he gave the success rates of VBAC, asked if i had read the VBAC leaflet which i have and then said about how it is major surgery and the risks involved. I told him it is not a decision i have made lightly but i feel it is the way forward for us. He then agreed and gave me my date, 28/12/09

I too have been worrying for months, going over in my head what i will say and how i will get my fears across should i need to fight for it. It has worried me to death lol and i am relieved that i was listened to. They were very fair about it which is how it should be!

Now starts the panicking about the major op straight after xmas lol...good luck to everyone and OP, hope you get what you want.

maybebaby, glad to hear that they respected your wishes and will give you your ELCS. At least now you can relax about it and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. I hope it goes well for you.

maybebaby congrats on getting your date! Thats brilliant news, well done for standing your ground and good luck for 28/12!

Thankyou

Wow, well done. Hope I get my date when i see the consultant on the 2nd November

Thanks theblair, good luck for 2nd november be sure to come back and update us won't you.