c section horror stories

This is something that really gets me angry. I have heard stories like this so often where doctors say that they are really pro natural birth, but the moment you are under their care, they do everything in their power to convince you that you're the exception, you're not a good candidate for a natural birth. At least be honest with your patients. Often those same doctors get quite angry when their patients don't trust them. Well, a bit of honesty might help.
It's the same with doctors who apparently support breastfeeding. BUT, only for 6 months, only if you don't smoke, drink, if your baby puts on just the perfect amount of weight (in their opinion), only if you have the perfect diet...

Sorry for the rant...
Saša

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Maybe it's just me, but this isn't really "supportive" of c-sections to read horror stories.

Just my opinion as i came here looking to read/inform myself in a supportive environment and now can't read any more (have just jumped to the end to post this)

I apoligise if I offend anyone, just my opinion.

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I agree, My first C-section was due to failed induction, and I was aready in hosi and had no research time or anything, im now booked in for another C section in 2 weeks 3days and im in tears petrified at what may happen to me, Im panicking big tim, and NO i didnt HAVE to open the thread but i did and now im doubting myself and thinking maybe u should get knocked out completley for it,

Cocobambino,
I think that in this occasion the OP accidently posted in the CS Support section and it wasn't intentional to offend anyone. She had just heard lots of VB horror stories and wondered if there were any CS horror stories out there.

You are obviously having an elective CS for your own set of personal reasons and you've obviously weighed up the pro's and cons of VBAC versus elective cs. And I'm sure it will go fine. Although not equal, there are risks involved with both modes of delivery.
From personal experience I wouldn't recommend being knocked out for your CS. This takes away precious bonding time and you miss the birth of your own baby - which is a moment you'll never get back.

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Those scans are crap though, often they are done with you lying down, not under the influence of labour hormones. In labour all the ligaments loosen and baby's head has 4 separate bones which can mould and move... it is well known that scans are not advisable to judge the pelvic capacity, because lying on your back minimises pelvic space, closes it in... to make more pelvic space you can squat - up to 30% more space... urgh irks me that they still do it. There is a Cochrane Review for this even, saying they are not ideal to do to judge the pelvic capability!!!

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Really? I heard that they do scan your pelvis if you want a vaginal breech birth at John Hunter in Newcastle. I would have thought that they would be more forward thinking? Perhaps they need to cover their bases because of the breech aspect...
Far out, I hope this little one decides to stay head-down. Yours too, Cathy!!!

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Cocobambino,
I think that in this occasion the OP accidently posted in the CS Support section and it wasn't intentional to offend anyone. She had just heard lots of VB horror stories and wondered if there were any CS horror stories out there.

You are obviously having an elective CS for your own set of personal reasons and you've obviously weighed up the pro's and cons of VBAC versus elective cs. And I'm sure it will go fine. Although not equal, there are risks involved with both modes of delivery.
From personal experience I wouldn't recommend being knocked out for your CS. This takes away precious bonding time and you miss the birth of your own baby - which is a moment you'll never get back.

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oh i definatley dnt believe she was out to scare/offend anyone, it was my own fault for opening it really,

But im petrified now,