I tried to have an elective CS but my ob would not agree to it. In Emergency CS they do try to make the cut low still, especially considering that if you are in labour that is where bubs head is most likely to be.

We spent a heck of a lot of time discussing pros and cons with my ob and only when she said that she had been with a woman that had also been in a chair and that woman had delivered vaginally was I more coonfident. I did push for induction as I was not coping and my family support could not continue as mum had to go back to Adelaide to look after dad having eye surgery and MIL was in hospital so FIL had to go home too. I was induced at 39+2 and Leah was born in 2.5 hours. I had her half sitting up on the bed. She was tiny and only needed to go to the SCN for the codeine addiction. I was walking again gingerly and slowly 3 days later.

To find my birth story try doing a search for 'Leah Annabel' it should be the top thread

You may also be able to qualify for some in home care at a reduced rate through your hospital.

My physio recommended getting a good baby carrier, like a HAB for after birth so I could use my hands to support myself as needed and still carry her.