Ally - I am so glad you posted this thread hun!

As you well know - although I have not had a C/S myself I fully respect the fact that every woman has different views, and different needs in relation to their birth. I think all too often some of us judge to quickly/harshly when we do not agree with someone's choices. Most women who have very specific needs and requests do so after being well informed and well aware of any associated risks.

Although it was not a C/s I chose, I did chose to be induced with DS 2 as there was no way I could go through 72 hours of labour again only to end up with an epi that doesn't work, beginnings of PE all topped off by a forcep delivery. (there were other reasons too!) I was truly panicking about this and not enjoying my pregnancy as these feeling overode any positive feeling I had. I know that induction is not for everyone either, but for me personally it was by far the best option.

I hope that people post in the theme of the thread hun and do not use it as a session to criticise others, but just to give their reasons as to why they may have chosen a particular plan of action.

I do hope to be in the midwifery industry for the rest of my working life, and I like to think that I will be there to advocate a womans wants and needs to the best of my ability, regardless of whether it is my personal preference or not!