Thanks for your reply. As I said, I am well aware of the risks and complications associated with surgery as I am an Australian Registered Nurse. However, I need to know how to go about GETTING the c/s in a public hospital in Adelaide. I have been told that since this a 'conservative' city, they generally don't allow it, but I've already made up my mind and am even prepared to travel home to NSW a month before so I can have it done...if its easier over there as compared to Adelaide.

My understanding as an RN is that it is my right to autonomy, to choose my treatment, as long as my decision os well informed. Did anyone choose a c/s in Adelaide and was outrightly refused? Or is it that they agree if you insist enough pointing out your well-informed reasons? I just dont know what the system is like here in SA.