Elected C Section - when can they be confirmed?

[AbelMartinez]

Hi there

Does anyone know what week within your pregnancy can you discuss how you want to give birth?

I read online that c sections are sometimes decided at 36 weeks but this seems very close to due date!

Many thanks

So, hang on, am i right in thinking youre entitled to ask for a section based on no reason other than you want one...? I have already had one. But i never thought you could just ask for one 😂

She was very understanding and agreed straight away.

It's great that your midwife was supportive but I hope she didn't give you the impression that she is able to authorise your request for a CS, because she can't. You will almost certainly be referred for counselling to the perinatal mental health team in line with NICE guidelines.

I went through the process recently and, having braced myself to fight at every step (and saved the money to go private if necessary), I was very pleasantly surprised at how supportive all of the HCPs I encountered were. Good luck.

@hanadavis90 Yes, you can request one for pretty much whatever reason but if not for physical-medical grounds they will refer you for counselling/fear of birth course if for anxiety etc. Some areas/hospitals will just book one without referral.

I have made a maternal request for one myself and I have my 34 week consultant appointment arranged to book a date.

I found this on another thread from a while back:

'The relevant bits of the guidance are in section 1.2.9 of the following link:

www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg132

Essentially it says that if a woman requests a CS when there's no medical indication for it then the doctor should discuss the risks with her and offer appropriate support (eg counselling) if she is anxious about the birth, but ultimately if a woman still wishes to have a CS having understood the risks then that wish should be respected. If the doctor doesn't want to perform a CS under those circumstances then the woman should be referred to another doctor.'

Hi everyone,

I have an appointment on Feb 9th with a consultant to push for elective C Section to deliver my first baby.

My midwife is so supportive but I've heard the consultants try and talk you out if it!?

I have made up my mind fir several reasons this is what I want, I don't want anyone to judge me so please could anyone who has been through this process give advice on how to win your case.

I'm very scared of 'natural' child birth which I find is mostly full of trauma and interventions!

I don't want any counciling or classes, it doesn't change my views or decisions.

I've had my initial consultant meeting rescheduled twice now. First (at 20 weeks) was no bother as they rang and told me they need to reschedule, then at the second appointment (at 23 weeks) my actual consultant had called in sick that morning and I saw someone else covering for the day but unable to discuss it with me, but at least I then got a leaflet about requesting a c-section. In there it mentions that it'll usually get scheduled for week 39. My next appointment for the consultant is at 28 weeks, and I have all fingers crossed I actually get to see her finally get the ball rolling then.