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Induction or Elcs

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New30 · 22/09/2015 20:59

If you had the choice which would you go for and why?

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mummyneedinganswers · 22/09/2015 21:01

Sorry but may I join on too. I have gd and this is a choice I need to make thank you

Orangeisthenewbanana · 22/09/2015 21:10

ELCS. Increased incidence of instrumental delivery or EMCS after induction would be my reason. Would prefer relatively lower risks with ELCS if I was to end up needing a section anyway! Also, having a DD, knowing more exact timescales to arrange childcare would be helpful.

Junosmum · 22/09/2015 21:11

elcs (currently pregnant with 1st) idea of a forceps delivery scares the hell out of me, and we have serious family history of it.

Kickedinthetits · 22/09/2015 21:18

Induction. Would rather avoid recovery period after major abdominal surgery if at all possible.

Oly5 · 22/09/2015 21:23

Induction every time. I was induced and had ventouse delivery and it was all fine and not traumatic, even though it sounds it. I said I didn't want a forceps delicery and wound choose Caesarean over that (not sure why now, I sas just very worried about forceps). Newborns are absolutely exhausting - there is no way I would want to have to recover from major surgery at the same time. Also, none of my friends who had Carsareans have got tummies that mean they can wear a bikini - just in case this is a consideration for you!

RockerMummy184 · 22/09/2015 21:34

I was induced 1st time round. I know some people have an easy time of it, unfortunately I wasn't one of them...but I have still opted for an induction this time (twins) as I can't see how I could physically handle a toddler and 2 newborns after major surgery.

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New30 · 22/09/2015 21:34

Of course mummy, safety in numbers

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New30 · 22/09/2015 21:36

Thanks everyone. Very mixed so far!

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MrsBungle · 22/09/2015 21:36

Induction. I'd much prefer to avoid an operation. My induction was absolutely fine.

Laquila · 22/09/2015 21:37

I was in early labour but was given syntocinon and had my waters artificially broken, so I was sort of induced! But after a couple of days I ended up with an EMCS, and will probably choose an ELCS for my next birth in a few months time. The recovery will of course be harder with a toddler, but at least I'll be prepared this time round and to be how at it wasn't that bad last time. And for what it's worth, I still wear a bikini!

BlueBlueBelles · 22/09/2015 21:41

I'm not sure!

I had a failed induction with ds1. Five days, six lots of prostin, ended up with a scheduled section when I developed ketones and couldn't stop throwing up. Section was done under spinal block, beautifully done, no worries and recovery was good.

Ds2 I got to 41+ weeks. Started latent labour myself. Four days later they broke my waters and gave me a drip. Five hours later I was rushed for an emergency section when he crashed completely - done under a mobile epidural. Was the most hideous scary awful experience of my life.

But I was up and walking about 24 hours later. Home after three days. Had a 19 month gap so a toddler at home. And recovered really well.

And I do have a belly for bikinis, my scar is so low in the public area it's almost impossible to see and beautifully sewn.

Even after all the trauma, I couldn't definitely say elcs or induction. I'm not planning more children, but I think, even with the trauma of an Emcs, I would go induction I think.

PannaDoll · 22/09/2015 21:47

I've had two EMCS and one induction. Caesar all the way for me. I did not cope with the induction at all.

purplewhale · 22/09/2015 21:50

I had this choice at 38 weeks. I went for ELCS. It wasn't a walk in the park but I'd do it again with the same choice. I didn't want days of hanging around, pessaries, drips etc only to end up with EMCS

23jumpstreet · 22/09/2015 23:05

Induction you'll feel better afterwards

Fourfifthsof · 23/09/2015 00:01

I chose ELCS. I found the recovery fine - was up and shuffling about the best day and felt almost back to normal within a week. Pain minimal.

quesadillas6 · 23/09/2015 00:11

ELCS for sure. Induction (due to GD) failed for me, and it was stressful, unpleasant and weird on my mind for months. Had an ELCS last week with twins. It was calm, peaceful and almost pleasant. Yes, there's pain and discomfort but I'm much more able to handle them than I was after the EMCS.

notfromstepford · 23/09/2015 12:49

ELCS - had DS this way, up and walking the next day, after 1st day just took paracetamol, no problems at all. Such a positive experience for me that I've opted for the same again this time. My sis ended up with EMCS and her experience was very different to mine and she'd say induction.

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New30 · 23/09/2015 20:13

Wouldn't it be great to know how things were going to go depending on what decision you made!!!

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Fluffy24 · 23/09/2015 20:19

ELCS - everyone kept banging on about it being major abdominal surgery etc but after a couple of days I just felt like I'd done too much at the gym! I was really tired for about a fortnight but not sure if that was surgery or maybe just getting virtually no sleep with a newborn!

Comingroundthemountain · 23/09/2015 20:20

So hard to say because people I know who had emcs after long labour had a horrid time and those I know who had a planned c section had a much better time. I have this choice this time round b=for various reasons but having had two vaginal births (neither pleasant but neither awful) I would prefer not to mess up a second set of muscles plus the idea of recovering while looking after my kids is too much.

Fluffy24 · 23/09/2015 20:21

Sorry should say that it wasn't people who'd had actually had one going on about the major surgery, I'm sure that some people don't have such a good experience and don't want to belittle anyone who wasnt as fortunate.

Chchchchangeabout · 23/09/2015 20:33

ELCS as long as 39 weeks plus. Reason being to avoid the risks of EMCS having had failed induction ending with this previously. I would rather have planned risks of an elective and don't trust the NHS to have enough resources to take the decision for emcs early enough in all cases, particularly at weekends or holidays.
If I could guarantee a safe VB after induction which also left me intact I'd go with that. But birth doesn't work like that, sadly.

Chchchchangeabout · 23/09/2015 20:35

Before 39 weeks not so sure as risks for baby go up for c-section prior to this, so would have to weigh up the balance of risks, depending on the particular circumstances.

MissTwister · 23/09/2015 20:43

Induction. I had one and was absolutely fine - delivered naturally and with gas and air only. Some friends that have had C sections have had a really hard time recovering - although I can see the positives to a planned one too.

Evianbaby15 · 23/09/2015 20:58

Tagging along as in similar position

Is induction available after an Emcs?
chhangeabout what are the risks associated with Elcs before 39 weeks? (Don't mean that to sound like I'm disagreeing just hadn't heard about it before)

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