dos anyone know if it is pssoible to elect to have a c section for non-medical reasons and of there is a doctor in wa who will be willing to support this?
I can't help you with the WA question - but certainly if you go private, you may request to have a c-section for no medical cause. I elected to have a c-section with DS, and my sister has had 4 sections now - all elective - no medical cause.
Is there any reason in particular that you want an elective c section?
its not as easy as people make out it is you know and yes before you say anything I am talking from experience...4 c/s down my belt plus a tubual reversal
Hi Nevsta- this would definitely be possible in the private system, but as Maz said, its not as easy as some people make it sound. Have you had a c/section before?
If not I would seriously question your reasons for wanting to go down this path. It is major surgery with recovery time much longer than that of a natural birth.
A c-section also increases the risks to you and baby in subsequent pregnancies (from uterine scarring). If it is your last baby and you've had a c-section before, then I can understand your interest, but otherwise you may want to seriously consider the lasting benefits to having a natural birth. Simple things that people don't think of- like the release of happy hormones that are triggered by a vaginal delivery. I don't want to scare you- but make sure you do your research on this one.
Even if you do opt for elective ceasarean, it is a much safer option to allow the labour to start spontaneously (ie- let the baby decide when he/she wants to come out), rather than being artificially induced early by a drip. This causes the contractions to come on stronger and faster than they naturally would and can cause the baby to become distressed- signalled by their heart rate going up. Spontaneous labour ending in c-section is much safer than induced labour ending in c-section. Only the baby knows the true due date- at the end of the day.
I haven't got an answer to your question but maybe talk to your GP about this and if they are understanding enough they would more than likely be able to point you in the right direction of an OB that is willing to support you in this.
Just do all the researching you can and GL with what ever your decision might be.
Hi Jellybean,
Thanks for your reply, im thinking of c-section as it seems a way I can be more incontrol and know what is going to happen, I will look into it further as I havent done much research as yet. I have friends who have had problems with their pelvic floor muscles etc after a VBirth though.
Nevsta, please hang around in here and read up - there is stacks of information here and on the main site.
There are many many ways to 'control' your labour and that's through knowledge. As much as it is affecting you that your friends have some issues now, remember there are millions of women that DON'T have pelvic floor problems delivering vaginally...like moi!
I gave birth to all my bubs upright, one in the water - they were a range of sizes and I didn't even tear once. Even just positioning yourself in labour can make a WORLD of difference.
Ask as many questions as you like, and check out the relevant threads - its amazing what you can learn in here!
A lot of the p/f issues can happen anyway regardless of how you give brith, there is a lot of pressure on it just being pregnant. my cousins has had 3 c/s (all of her births) and hers was in bad shape after the first.
you've come to a great place to help you get the knowlege you need before making such a decision.
Please read as much as possible & ask as many questions as you like.... no matter how silly you may think they sound, just having the knowlege is empowering as it is.
I have had 2 Vag births & had doctors trying to push me into a c/section with my last baby. I'm so happy I chose Vag as I was up walking around/holding my son as soon as it was over which was important to me. (among other things associated with Vag delivery). I have never had pelvic floor issues either.
Just weigh up the pros & cons for each & I'm sure a doctor can help with whatever decision you make You wont be judged here on belly belly no matter which way you decide to go!
Great post jellybean. Some really good advice in here. I agree, inform yourself darl... I've had 3 babies (7, 8, 9 pounds) and I don't have any pelivc floor issues. The risk with surgery really is statistically higher for both mum and bubs. Goodluck Nevsta, you've come to a great place (bellybelly) to find some great unbiased advice.
Last edited by Bathsheba; November 10th, 2008 at 03:08 PM.
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