I am absolutley terrified of having a natural birth... This is my first pregnancy, im only 10 weeks but i am deeply scared of having to push a baby out.... I know this is what women were meant to do but im so scared of the pain and afterwards! My mother told me she had severe tearing, stitches and scarring... not to mention a few other stories i have heard that have really stuck with me...

I was told by a friend that you cannot have elective ceasarean unless you have private health cover.? Does anyone know if this information is correct?.. Our pregnancy was unplanned so I do not have private health cover but im quite adamant that I WILL have a c-section ...Even if we have to pay the public health system I dont mind!!

My first OB appointment is booked for a few weeks from now so im yet to ask him?