Elective C - Section Consultant Appointment

[SunnyScot89]

Got an appointment to discuss having an elective section after having a bad experience which ended in an emergency section with my first. I think I have PTSD and general tokophobia about this birth.

So... what should I be asking the consultant? What do I need to remember to tell them?

Trying to make this as positive an experience as major abdominal surgery can be!!

I think it's probably about telling them everything so they can have some understanding about what you have been through and can treat you compassionately. Maybe have a think about the elements that caused you most distress and how can avoid that again? Eg I hate that I didn't have skin to skin and could barely see my DD as she was taken away and wrapped in towel during my EMCS so in my notes I'm going to put that skin to skin is a must etc etc. Good luck!