At my 28w midwife appointment i told my midwife that i wanted elective c-section. She told me the consultant would get in touch with me to discuss it and all the risks etc.
Instead i got a call from mental health midwife who wanted to talk to me about my anxiety around giving birth. Is this a normal practice?
I explained to her why i wanted c-section, that i didn’t wanna another assisted forceps delivery like last time. She assured me that its my choice and i should once again tell my midwife to book the consultation for me on my next appointment. I am 33 weeks atm.
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Yes it’s normal practice in nhs . I ve been the same , Frst delivery with forceps and pph with 3 litres loss , was unconscious for half of the day didn’t even see or hear my newborn baby . It was traumatic .
But when I got pregnant with my second I made sure I am undergoing c section . I did have consultant appointments every 2 weeks as I was a highly risk of pph . They stood by me and told me it’s my decision and they will respect it . And I did get emergency c section and smooth recovery.
Be your own advocate, ask questions and be informed about the process. Good luck
If the request is because of fear or trauma from last time, yes it is normal practice. It's to make sure you're ok and don't have any PTSD and try to look after you in more than a physical way. A bonus really!
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