I want a C Section

You can request it but as someone who got an emergency C-section I will state that the recovery from a C-section is a lot harder than actual labor but absolutely request it if it makes you more comfortable… it’s your labor do what will be best for you💕

Don’t do girl it mite make things worst

As someone who had both an induction and then emergency c section, I would fully recommend the c section. Neither are a walk in the park to be totally honest but I’m now pregnant again and will be 1000% opting for a c section. I know it’s easy said than done but try not to let others stress you out, it’s totally your choice x

If you want a c section have one. Its your choice and right in the UK. I had an elective and loved it. It was nothing like the horror stories.xx To add... emergencies and electives are usually totally different experiences. https://www.birthrights.org.uk/factsheets/right-to-a-c-section/#:~:text=caesarean%20birth%20instead.-,Do%20I%20have%20a%20right%20to%20a%20caesarean%20birth%3F,good%20reasons%20for%20saying%20no. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/mar/29/british-women-right-caesarean-too-posh-to-push

A planned caesarean can be far less bad than an emergency one. They can take the time and you’re less likely to have the complications that could come from an emergency caesarean. There are risks of long term back problems, infections from the incisions, no seeding of the baby’s microbiome, can cause more issues for breastfeeding, can cause baby to need help expelling mucus from lungs, potentially longer ‘normal’ recovery than a ‘normal’ vaginal birth. Induction carries its own risks: higher likelihood of needing stronger pain relief, higher chance baby won’t cope, higher chances of tearing, higher chance baby will get stuck and approx 30% chance of ending in emergency caesarean. But induction also gives you the opportunity for vaginal birth and potentially not a massive cocktail of drugs if your body is ready to labour, just a nudge to get going. Induction can be a positive experience but so can a caesarean. Only you can decide which is right for you and your baby.

@Jessica I would love to read this if you wouldn’t mind sharing! My c section is booked for the 5th July and I’m super nervous! Original poster - you are absolutely not stupid!!! Some people are very quick to judge and don’t have a clue! Do what’s best for you and your little one 💕💕

Recovery from a planned c section will be much easier than from an emergency one. Also, there’s a high chance of an induction ending a c section anyway, cut out all that labour pain and request one. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. It’s your body, your baby and your birth so do it how you want. Don’t let negative people on here talk you out of it either

I got induced and ended up needing a c section honestly the recovery wasn’t bad at all I had no pain after the first week I didn’t take pain meds after day 3

They wanted to induce me and I chose c section and it was the best decision for me! Recovery was absolutely fine and the c section was so chilled and positive! With planned ones you just cruise over there and have preferences like you can play music, ask for the drapes to be dropped so you can actually see them lift baby out and they also sometimes allow dimmed lighting. You can also still do delayed cord clamping etc, skin to skin etc do whatever you want I absolutely refused to go down the induction route as so many end so poorly but it’s all personal cup or

They can't do anything unless they have your permission and don't feel pushed into anything. I was pushed into an induction and it was horrible and didn't work. The examinations were excruciating painful and opted for a c section. After 3-4 days in a room on my own during covid. The c section was fine and really calm. Pregnant again and have been to birth matters and they have put down on my notes for no induction. But in two minds about another c section?. See nearer the time. But they cannot do anything with out your permission and listen to your gut. BRAIN is really useful.

Your not stupid at all ! Do what you feel is right . I opted for a c section and loved it . Xx

I was terrified of labour too. I think that feeling is normal, it's a scary thing to di

I had my baby 1 month ago, when I first got pregnant I was sure I wanted a c-section and everyone made me think it was the wrong choice, even my doctors didn’t support my decision, although they said it was my choice they weren’t very supportive, after a while I changed my mind to vaginal and when they were going to induce me I ended up having a c-section due to complications . Recovery wasn’t bad at all, that is my experience of course but now I wish I had advocated for myself since the beginning to have an elective c-section, you’re the one going through this experience and you’re the one that know what’s best for you! I know is hard to decide when everyone else is making you feel you’re making the wrong thing but hope all this comments help you feel supported!

Do what feels right for you! X