Should c/s rates be published? Naming & shaming...

[scooby]

I vote a a great big NO.

I also have to agree that the stigma attached to CS doesn't need any further promotion either. I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with vasa praevia, a condition that, unless things change in the next 4 weeks, will require a planned CS. When I tell people I am having a CS I am either grilled about why, given a disapproving look and a tsk tsk or lectured about having an 'elective CS'. Now I feel I have to give a full explanation of my condition every time someone asks in order to avoid the harrasment.

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I definately agree Sonjiji the CS stigma doesnt need promotion like this and putting CS and shame in the same sentence is an issue in this article. I didnt come looking for this thread i was sent an email to make a vote and/or comment, i dont believe im being narrow minded because the word "shame" upsets me. i have exactly the same issue (and dont want to explain about anal tears and fecal incontinence to every stranger i meet) and articles like this just make it harder.
Can i just state again that i would vote yes as i do believe we have a right to the info so WE can make an informed choice