Oh hun . The elective thing bugged me for sooo long too. I had a c/s due to placenta praevia and we checked to see if the placenta was far enough away at 37 weeks - no joy.

I refer to my c/s as a 'scheduled' c/s, because there's no way it was 'elected' by anyone! It made me feel so much better when the m/w filling in my c/s forms asked me why I was having a c/s and I was able to give a medical reason that was entered on the form, so at least they knew I wasn't just there because I hadn't investigated the alternatives.

And FWIW because my ob was also understanding about my disappointment he did a great job of making my DD's birth a positive experience. While it wouldn't be my first choice, apart from my disappointment at not being able to have a vb, I was still able to celebrate her arrival.

You still have time for that accupuncture to work, hun. You can also write down a birth plan for a c/s. That way you can at least stipulate some of the important things you want done, especially post-birth.

and all the best.