Scarred for life: Caesareans heading to dangerous level

[Trish]

While browsing tonight I came across this clip.

I thought that I might share it with those that are interested. If the title sounds like it's going to offend you then it probably will.

Scarred for life: Caesareans head to danger level

I am sure that it's ok to post a link to this. But if it's not then please remove and I will try to find a way to explain how to find it.

[Trillian]

Far out! You wouldn't want to risk being the 150th mum would you? Puts it into perspective....

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Hmmm... not good.
All i needed was another reason to be terrified of a Caesarian.
Even more reason for me to be armed with all the knowledge possible for all my future births.
Thanks for sharing that Trish that was a really informative clip.

[~Raven~]

Wow it's great to hear interviews with women that have had these serious complications. Make it more realistic than stats on a page. Thanks for sharing Trish!

[BellyBelly]

No-one need be terrified of c/s it should put things into perspective though. I would go up against all those risks if it meant saving my baby's life. However I wouldn't if my carer didn't have a compelling reason for risking those things. Its about being confident making a decision and trusting those around you and that your carer will only do something if necessary.

I think we should be worried about the effects of c/s and not make it fluffy, it involves life/lives! There's no nice way to say that 1 in 150 women having a c/s will have a very poor outcome. I would rather know this so I can make an informed decision - and everyone else should too. This number would be much lower if we were doing less c/s, at a number recommended by the WHO, not double or more where we currently are. We need to take risks seriously.

I hope with all my heart I never have a c/s.... but if I need one to save my baby's life I will be at peace with that decision. I am not terrified... just pleased that I am informed to make good choices to put me in a position of least likelyhood of intervention and/or c/s.

Anyhoo, off to bed, just got home from an amazing birth which has me bouncing off the walls (as much as you can with your eyeballs hanging out!).

[Trish]

Glad that you all got something out of it girls.

My intention isn't to scare people either. Rather to help inform them.

Hope you got a decent nights sleep Kelly

ETA, oops, just saw what time you posted Kelly. Guessing it won't be a decent sleep, or night time even

[LimeSlice]

Wow.

So what's the % increase of medically-evoked c/s to the % of elective c/s?
this confuses me somewhat. If they are so concerneed with health effects, why do the doctors agree to perform elective c/s with no medical basis? (given that many of them would refuse VBAC's, etc as a matter of "high-risk") Why do they not apply to same logic and make it harder for women with no medical reason to have a c/s?
(Im just curious, not trying to be offensive)

[paradise lost]

Alexis i think the problem is that they tell the MUM she has enough problems to NEED a c/s and then put it in the stats as elective. My friend just had an "elective" because she nearly died after her first birth (vaginal, forceps, massive haematoma, 3 operations, 15 units of blood needed over 3 days) and he said she was "risking her life" to try for vaginal (glossing over that fact that it was the FORCEPS, not the baby, which caused the initial damage). Her notes said "elective c-section, previous trauma, query CPD" which is a joke since her first baby was 6lbs, had a 34cm head and CAME OUT of her vagina! He was posterior and she'd had an epi and couldn't move and he got stuck at a funny angle - such a common story really. Anyway, from her POV there was no way she should have a VBAC, but he put "elective" on her notes to cover his bum, because 90% of "emergency" c-sections in the UK have been found to be performed between 9am and 4pm monday to thursday and people are beginning to question that.

So basically i think that the obs are not informing the women and many "elective" c-sections were not at ALL elective from the woman's POV. As many obs will say - "the only c-section i got sued for was the one i didn't do". There is a perception in society and in courts that the MOST and BEST a doctor can do is a section, so they are quick to cut. It's as simple as that.

Bx