Do you have a choice for elective C section at public hospital.

[Nimra]

I have two c sections previously. I am 19 weeks pregnant at the moment.My previous c sections were electives I mean both time it were doctors who decided for my C section (last hospital was sandringham).I hadn't any serious health issues though.

This time I am going to Northern Hospital Epping and received a letter for my first appointment and it clearly says "VABC"

for some reasons I want to go for C section, I don't know if i get the choice to choose or it will be doctor who will decide that for me.
so confused and worried.

[wysiwyg]

I didn't go to that hospital but went public and although I opted for VBAC, I was given the option of elective, and was my impression that they were keen for VBAC if you were. I would be quite surprised if they wouldn't let you have elective after two previous sections as from my own research to get a VBAC you have to want it quite strongly.

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[Nimra]

I didn't go to that hospital but went public and although I opted for VBAC, I was given the option of elective, and was my impression that they were keen for VBAC if you were. I would be quite surprised if they wouldn't let you have elective after two previous sections as from my own research to get a VBAC you have to want it quite strongly.

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Thanks for the rely.Yes exactly that was in my mind too that after two C sections one would be given a choice for elective.The letter i got from them confused me, because the first one I received was with OB then my appointment was altered and sent a new letter with words "VBAC". I Believe my GP has clearly mentioned my both CS in referral letter.
my appointment is on 10th SEP so till that day my brain would be occupied in this issue.

[DaintreeDream]

There is no doubt in mind that you will be allowed a repeat CS. If it is worrying you before your appointment just give the hospital a call and let them know that you have previously had 2 CS and you would like to confirm that you can request a elective CS this time around.

[TeniBear]

Make sure you repeat your request at every appointment until you have it booked in. The doctors there aren't the best at reading charts or listening to patients.


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So, it has come to this.

[Nimra]

thanks honey I did that too yesterday.The lady I spoke to was receptionist.very kind and sweet receptionist. she said I have no idea about this situation Iam not even a nurse you better see the OB and then she decide.umnnnnnn so didn't get the proper reply.

Northern hospital Epping hasn't any good reputation and i heard several bad stories about their emergency C-S and that is why elective is my priority.so every thing should remain planed and organised.

[Traveller]

someone's probably read your notes wrong and thought you have only had one previous CS. In most places now, you would have to fight to have anything other than a repeat CS after 2 prior CS. If you make an informed choice for a repeat CS I cannot imagine any OB trying to dissuade you. I'm sure it will get sorted out at your first appointment. Good luck

[Nimra]

Make sure you repeat your request at every appointment until you have it booked in. The doctors there aren't the best at reading charts or listening to patients.


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So, it has come to this.

I would certainly do that but Iam having shared care with GP, so i think i will hardly have two or three Visits there.Already not impressed with their appointment system its 3rd appointment they Have altered.The receptionist at Northern hospital was the worse felt like she is about to hit me with rocks.
But the receptionists at Broadmeadows community hospital ( which is a part of Northern hospital seems very nice).
well now waiting for Sep 10!

[HotI]

Do you have someone who can go with you to the appointment?

[Nimra]

Do you have someone who can go with you to the appointment?

No honey it would be just me going there alone.Hope i would sort out things in first appointment.but it just the bad reputation of hospital and doctors making me worry.

[HotI]

Would you like some company? I would have my baby with me, but can get my toddler cared for. Alternatively, i know a student midwife who may be able to come. She has attended births at the Northern before.

[Sagres]

It could be an administrative error, the receptionist may have just opened the wrong file when she put together your appointment letter and you ended up with the VBAC standard letter instead of the CS standard letter. I would be VERY surprised if you weren't given the option of elective CS. If you don't feel comfortable waiting for the appointment to clear it up, perhaps ring again and say it appears there is an error in your records, they should say elective CS?

[Nimra]

lovely ladies,

Today I had my first visit at last! nurse was a gem.she said the letter was a generic formate and told me it would be a C section because I already have two before.Now OB will see me after four weeks.
all of your replies put me really at ease, and my special thanks to HOTI, you are a sweet heart.thanks a lot for that offer.My hubby managed to took me today my dizzy spells are getting worse so he did feel the responsibility.

hugs to you all, u all are a big support for me.

[HotI]

That is great news.

[Three Graces]

I was going to say, it's actually really hard to do VBAC after 2 c/s as most Dr's don't really support it, so I was surprised to read your initial post. I also had 2 c/s and wanted to try for VBA2C for our third and I had to go private (9 phone calls later) to get somebody who would support it.

Anyway, I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy and a great birth with number 3! All the best