Can you ask for a c section instead of a induction of you are overdue?

[NishaaS123]

If you are overdue and they offer you an induction can you ask for a c section instead? I am terrified of inductions seen my cousins have horrible ones and I tgink i might go over so I would definitely prefer a c section but would I be able to request that you think? Anyone had a similar situation?

I think it depends on each hospital trust but I imagine if they say that Baby needs to come out then if you refuse induction they wouldn’t have much option other than c section?

You don't have to have a reason to ask for a c section. They might try and get you to agree to an induction because if successful, the recovery is often easier, but as far as I'm aware you can ask for a section at any stage.

You absolutely can refuse an induction though! If you're happy to wait you can just go in for monitoring, I think it's daily but you absolutely don't have to be induced!

You can request a c section if you want one but you’ll need to see a consultant.

Different trusts have different rules. Some adhere closer to the NICE guidelines than others.

Take a look at this site - should help clear up what your hospitals position is

www.birthrights.org.uk/campaigns-research/maternal-request-caesarean/

So basically my waters broke they want to induce me by tomorrow evening if 8 don't go into labour naturally but I dont want an induction the doctor and midwife were very rude about it and said they will never give me a c section for this reason but I absolutely don't want to be induced!! If refuse and my labour doesnt start would they have no option but to give a c section right ?

You 100% have the right to a c section and if that consultant refuses they have to refer you to one that will do it

It’s the NICE guidelines

If you want a section - stick to your guns. The amount of threads I’ve seen where people feel pushed by doctors or midwives into one route or another is ridiculous

It’s your body - you have to give consent. They can’t force you into an induction if it’s not what you want

And for what it’s worth, I’m with you. ALL of the inductions I’m aware of within my group of friends have ended in emergency c sections anyway

Call ASAP this morning and either demand the c section or a new consultant.

It’s your body - do not forget they need your consent

Keep repeating: I do not consent to induction. I would like a c section please.

Be calm and persistent.

Good luck!

The attitude of some doctors and midwives is appalling. If you don't want to be induced then you absolutely have the right to decline, it's a medical procedure which requires your consent and whether they like it or not, they do infact have other options available, including to keep you in for extra monitoring to see if labour starts naturally, OR to offer a section.

I had similar issues with the midwives in my local MLU over my desire to

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over my desire to have an epidural. I knew from the start that's what I wanted and that I'd personally feel more comfortable on the labour ward, but was told more times than I could count both during pregnancy and when I went into labour that the MLU was the better place for me to be and I "didn't need" an epidural. I refused to engage with them any further and asked to speak with a Dr on the maternity ward, which they begrudgingly arranged. As soon as I got to the ward my entire experience was different and I got the epidural straight away.

As it turns out it's lucky I was on the labour ward, because once I was pushing DS's heart rate dropped and I ended up needing an EMCS.

Anyway bottom line is, don't be talked/forced into doing anything you're not comfortable with!

Just don't consent to the induction if it's not what you want. I had a decent one with the drip and an epidural but would refuse the pessary personally. They would have to do a c section if the induction didn't work anyway.

Be firm and tell them you want an C section, they can refuse to do it for you, but if they do they must refer you to another hospital who will do it.
I've recently requested a c section for next month. they will try and persuade you to do it natural because obviously a fully natural straightforward birth is better all round.. but I total I understand your views on induction. I was induced with my first, hence my C section request for my second!! Be firm and confident. tell them you fully understand the pros and cons. and have made an informed decision. Be really clear that you aren't going to change your mind!
Hope you have a safe delivery x

An update he decided to come naturally ! :D so all went well but thank you so much for the answers guys x

Congratulations on your baby boy

Congratulations! Wonderful news x