Sarah, many congrats again and congratulations too on finding the birthing direction you want to take.

I don't know if this would appeal/interest you, i think i talked about it ages ago on BB, but you could see if they can do a gentle c-s for you and babe? It's where they deliver just the head, and then the body to the chest, and then the rest, to mimic the slowness of VB, then immediate skin-to-skin on mama with the cord left unless there is a compelling reason to cut it etc. etc. If they lower the screen you can see babe emerge bit by bit, and babe gets more of a "clue" what's happening and apparently they can be more alert immediately after birth due to that.

There are some UK obs who do it, i'm not sure how widepread it is internationally.

TBH you are quite early on (i assume! lol) and i think you should think what YOUR ideal is and then talk to the Obs about getting it. Tell them that you feel their help (surgical) is what you need most and youd be grateful for them to work with you to give you and babe a really empowering, peaceful, loving birth - i bet they don't get requests like that very often, you might find they are really open to helping you achieve your goals.

Best of luck sorting out the fineprint hun, and congratulations once again on your little natural miracle!

Bxxx

SUSE! *whispers* congrats!