Would I be aloud a csection? Please read

[Mamacan1]

So a few of years ago when I was very young I had a miscarriage followed by an abortion a few months later. Was both very traumatic and can still remember the absolute unbearable pain and heartbreak during both clear as day lost lots of blood during both and also passed out during the vacuum termination. Pretty sure I suffer from depression and anxiety following both of these however manageable and just ignored these. My problem actually is I'm so petrified of a vaginal birth after both of these traumatic events and I just know I will not be able to cope I am 29 weeks and not mentioned the abortion to Midwife just the miscarriage however not spoke in detail about it. I have also not told her I suffer from anxiety and depression. If I explained what he gone on to her or a doctor what would be the probability of being aloud an elective csection? :(

Id say so. Im 34 weeks and had a traumatic birth first time round and my midwife basically told me to have a c section this time round she was very open about pros and cons etc but it was a very balanced conversation. I think it depends on your particular trust how open to it they are but if you say all this to midwife im sure she would refer you to a consultant. Good luck!

Thank you fairy and congrats! I've done my research plus my mother had a csection with my brother and I. So have some knowledge on c sections. Really hoping I'm able to have one. Also FTM, if I was referred to a consultant does that mean automatic csection or would it need to be justified to a consultant too?

Hi mama, no experience with what you have been through, however I have been consultant led throughout both of my pregnancies. The midwife needs to know your complete history, to be aware that you need to be consultant led. I worried about telling the midwife about my past of anxiety, as it is logged on to the social services part of their paperwork. This is what she told me. However I knew I had to tell her, and she was very supportive and reassuring. She assured me that it wasn't going to be pasted on to social services, but that they know I may need support during pregnancy or/and after if it may crop up again. I get asked how my mood is at each appointment, but they have never antagonised me further.
Honesty is the best policy, so I'd suggest telling her everything, including the miscarriage, abortion and fear of a natural birth. If she doesn't bring up a consultant you are entitled to ask for a referral yourself. They may not discuss your birth plan until a lot later on in the pregnancy though. Best of luck OP .

No, referral to a consultant isnt automatic section it will be a discussion with them and they will make the decision. My midwife initially said we would discuss at 36 weeks but then at my appointment yesterday id had a growth scan for baby being huge and hes also breech still so i have another scan booked for growth whi h happens to be 36 weeks so if hes still breech and him being huge im hoping they will just book my section.

You need to be honest with your MW.

Really, how can you expect your HCP to provide the best possible care for you if they do not have all the information needed to advise you?
Please speak to your MW and/or your consultant.

Thanks for all your replies and advice I have an appointment next week which I will open up to her about everything. I haven't before because I find it hard putting eveything into words not really spoke about any of the subjects with anyone in detail. Fills me with dread already knowing I will have to explain everything to her.