Elective C-section

You just tell her you want one and why. She might say no, you might have to reiterate multiple times that you do.

In the UK they can’t tell you no. They can give you their opinion but they cannot refuse.

It’s major surgery. There is a lot to the recovery. You can’t drive for 6 weeks or lift anything heavier than your baby. You could be pretty much in bed rest straight after birth. I would make sure you do your research as it’s by far not the easiest option. If you have done your research and still want one I would chat with your midwife.

bed rest is the worst thing to do, the more mobile you are the quicker and faster you heal. That’s what drs recommend

I have opted for an elective C-section after doing a lot of research and it’s what’s personally best for me and I explained my reasons to my midwife. She was very understanding and referred me to a consultant who goes over all options - I am now just waiting for a date. I would definitely speak to your midwife and open up the conversations, meet with the consultant and then you can decide from there. It’s no one else’s choice but yours x

im very early pregnant this time but after my last birth I’m also debating wether to do elective or be induced for the third time. I’m not sure if I can mentally go through it again.

I highly recommend doing an elective C-section! I am in the US and fortunately my doctor is very modern and open minded, and had both her kids via C-section. You technically can’t choose to have one here. as long as you have help the first few weeks since you can’t move very much it’s really not that bad. You end up having an experience similar to your mom’s and my mom had to have one after being in labor for a very long time. I found out most women in my family had to get C-sections for the same reason. So that made me a good candidate to avoid suffering for over 24 hours in labor and it not going anywhere. Point being if you have a good support system especially the first few weeks then go ahead and do it!

Iv asked for elective c section only for the fact of carrying twins and we unfortunately lost one of are twins an I can’t mentally handle a normal birth speak to your midwife an they will put a referral in for u x

that's another reason why I'm wanting one, all the women in my family have had to be rushed for a c section with their first, and I am measuring big already at 30 weeks so im worrying as she gets bigger I would have to be rushed if I tried natural anyway so would rather know I was having one x

Chances are you’ll experience the same
So definitely worth bringing up to your midwife. Keep us updated on how that conversation goes:) at the end of the day getting the baby here safely for both you and baby is most important.