My labour was essentially the same as Kirsty-lee's. Waters broke, period like pain all night, induced in the morning - except that I went from 40 to 80 to 150 to 250 and then 300 of the synto from 7am to 7pm with a whole 1.5cm dilation. I then had an epi at 8.30 and a c-section at 10.45. It was honestly one of the most horrific things that had ever happened to me and I have previously broken a femur. I wanted a doula - but couldn't find one in central west NSW and so had little option but to make decisions as I went. I am now in the uneviable position of wanting a VBAC for next time with no practical support as my family and my DH have all decided that it will definately be another c-section next time.

Not only do I feel ripped off that the birth was so shocking, but I feel ripped off that I didn't make the right choices and avoid the surgery. At no time was any risk of uterine rupture mentioned...