Hi All,

I sugger from GAD and OCD and have been given the option by my obs to have an elective c-sect, as I have been having lots of anxiety around the labour and birth of bubs. I am not afraid of the pain, just afraid something will go wrong and I will go home empty handed I am seeing my psych tomorrow to chat further as well..

Obs thinks that c-sect will help take away some of that anxiety, as will be in controleld environment, with a set date etc etc.

I just am sooooooooooooo confused with making my decision. If I do decide to have a c-sect I fear that people will see me as talking the "soft" way out. I don't think its the soft way out by any means. I know I should not worry about what others think, as its my decision but it is just in the abck of my mind.

I also wonder if the recovery will increase my anxiety then a vaginal birth would. its jsut such a decision at the moment its all I can think about!

Any hint, tips, advice etc would be highly appreciated!