Is there a cost for elective c/s?

[Charlotte91]

If I was to book in an elective c/s for no medical reason, would there be a cost?

[Maruschke]

Are you going public?

[Charlotte91]

Yeah, I am.

[Maruschke]

My hossy doesn't do them but if you are public and they offer electives, I can't see how you could pay??? I hope you are doing ok xoxo.

[Charlotte91]

I know my hospital does to a certain degree. I see my OB in 4 weeks and will be 36w by then so will be discussing it.
I don't feel strong enough for a VB, I'd rather go with what I know.

The thought of waiting for labour to happen, if it ever does, and then going through that, risking something happening to bub during labour, and then probably ending up on the table anyway is driving me nuts.

[Maruschke]

The thought of waiting for labour to happen, if it ever does, and then going through that, risking something happening to bub during labour, and then probably ending up on the table anyway is driving me nuts.

I think it is understandable to feel that way. I was under the impression hospitals can't force you to attempt a VBAC anyway?

[jayejaye]

I had DS2 by elective c/s after vaginal birth for DS1 which left me battered and bruised. Both cost exactly the same at cabrini. All through my pregnancy i told everyone i had an "open mind" about how we were going to birth DS2, but as the date got closer, i knew i would be too scared to go through the same issues again. It was the best decision i ever made, and in hindsight, most of my anxiety was about what people would think. But you know what, it was what was best for me and what was best for baby. I was so much more confident after the birth, so much more capable (even though you are supposed to be resting) and so much happier in general. Think with DS1 i was one step away from PND due to birth trauma!

Do what is best for you and bugger what everyone else thinks. Good luck sweetie. Xoxo

[FabFiona]

A public hospital is unlikely to do them unless there is a medical reason. Mental health would definitely be included in that.

It would free in a public hospital.

[HotI]

pretty sure there is no cost. It will be less difficult for you to get one Charlotte, because you had one for your first bub.

Are you ok? Are you feeling pressure from other people, or struggling more within yourself? It must be really difficult going full term after a prem baby.

Have been thinking of you heaps as you get closer to meeting your little one.

[feeb]

No charge in a public hospital for anyone with medicare. You can have an elective CS as you have had a previous CS it is your choice. Good luck hun xoxo

[PumpkinZulu]

Oh Char.

Is a c/s truly what you want, or do you just not want the fear and unknown of labour and vaginal birth? At the end of the day, the choice you make must be the one you ultimately feel the most comfortable with, but from your post, you just sound really scared. The unknown *is* a scary thing, especially after what you've been through, so I totally understand that. But is a c/s something you may come to regret months or years down the line. I so wish you had someone there to really support you, either way.

ETA we posted at the same time. I guess all I can add, is the people who are telling you you don't know how to deal with a newborn are full of it. Nobody knows how to deal with a newborn, I didn't. You just learn. I asked the midwife to dress DD because I was scared of hurting her! Big hugs. I'm so sorry you've lost your confidence

[Charlotte91]

I'm not scared, I'm just exhausted. I want an 'end date' and want the baby here.

I'm just emotionally exhausted.

[PumpkinZulu]

I'm not scared, I'm just exhausted. I want an 'end date' and want the baby here.

I'm just emotionally exhausted.

I understand. I thought you sounded scared when you were saying about things going wrong in labour and needing a c/s anyway, I took from that you were scared of vaginal birth. At the end of the day, no matter how your DH feels, he needs to get on board and support you. I hope he does.

[PollyA]

If you have had a previous c-section you can choose a repeat c-section if you like. It will be supported by any public hospital and not come at any cost. It's not considered to be "elective" as there are risks and benefits to weight up after one c-section.
You need to do whats right for you. Hope you feel better soon.

[sloane]

no advice but wanted to offer some i can't imagine how tough this must be for you. i hope your dh can see your side of things & feels able to support you with whatever you decide to do

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[onthefly]

I hope you have good support and care whichever way you decide to birth.

[ellasmummy]

You won't have to pay anything if you're going public, as you've had a previous c/s. I had the exact same emotions you have, and at 36 weeks went from deadset no one can ever talk me out of it vbac, to holy sh*t look what happened to the last baby I had in me, get this baby out! Safe and sound. I had time to prepare, do a c/s birth plan etc. It was beautiful, and I don't regret it one bit. Hope you decide on something you are happy with xx