Hi,

Just introducing myself in here. I have just had my second c-section and been driven up the wall with insensitive comments - why does that happen?

Charmalea - I fully understand your wish to labour. My second c-section was a result of a failed VBAC. First was elective with no labour. I much preferred labouring before the c-section. It was and is a lot harder to recover from both a labour and a c-section but I don't regret trying for the VBAC. Just in relation to your plan for internals at 38 and 39 weeks and something to think about - my 40 week check-up revealed that my cervix was not ripe and nowhere near ready - nevertheless went into spontaneous labour 2 days later so you can never really tell even if things don't appear ready. Personally, I think waiting for an internal until your due date is sensible instead of worrying about it too early. I was booked in for an elective c-section a week later because of the unripeness of the cervix but luckily my body had other ideas - although the VB didn't happen in the end. Hope this helps. Feel free to PM me if you want to chat more about it.

Mummatotwo - I understand the sadness of your decision for a repeat c-section. I too have strong opinions on VB but have never been able to achieve it. I firmly believe that every mother should be supported in her birthing choices no matter what decision she makes, so long as she is fully informed. I agree that the term elective is just so wrong. It implies a choice that we don't always have. I was bullied into the c-section first time round and given inaccurate information but they still called it elective!! Hope you find support for a maternal assisted c-section.



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