Planned c section

Potentially thinking about requesting a planned section rather than natural. My pregnancy is low risk however my heart rate is constantly high and I ended up in resus last week with a heart rate of 160. I’m just worried my heart won’t cope with natural labour. I’m in Scotland and just wondering if anyone else has / is planning on having a c section at maternal request and how easily midwife’s accept this decision.
Thanks!

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The midwives don’t have to accept your decision. It’s your choice at the end of the day. Ask your midwife to be referred to see a consultant. They will talk you through the risks - this can sound like they’re trying to talk you out of it but it’s necessary to be able to consent to the surgery.

Look up the RCOG consent form for planned section to inform yourself of the risks and prepare any questions you may have around the surgery.

It is totally your legal right to have a c section for any reason. Just stand firm if that’s what you want to do x

You can 100% request a c-section! If that’s what you want, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
I’ve had 2 c-sections and both a positive experience!

You absolutely have the choice and the final decision is always with you. My hospital was gently urging me towards a c-section because I was suffering from severe anxiety around the birth, but in the end I had to have one anyway due to my baby being breech and running low on amniotic fluid. I would recommend asking to talk through the options with a doctor at your next maternity appointment. I suspect that given your heart issues they may wish to talk to you about the options sooner or later anyway.

I had an emergency c section with my first born, and opting for another one this time with my second. This is only a recent decision as in my first induction I kept having to have ECGs due to my heart rate and unfortunately my dad has recently passed away following a heart attack so I have major anxiety about anything heart related! Speak to your midwife and tell them your concerns. It’s your birth and your care xx

I had a planned c section for my first and same this time. I have no medical reasons for it, purely my decision. The midwife was extremely understanding, as was the consultant. Only thing I would say is mention it sooner rather than later with my first I thought I had to wait till we discussed the birthing plan which apparently was rather late in the day to be ‘springing’ it on them.

It doesn’t matter if they accept it it’s your choice they can’t say no 🙂 stick to the birth you want x

I'm going for an elective section this time round, made my choice known at the first booking appointment with my midwife and within days I'd got a letter with an appointment to meet with obstetricians at 28 weeks (next week).
You can opt for a c section for any reason. I've heard predominantly positive birth stories of elective sections.

Thanks so much everyone! Does anyone know when they normally take you for an elective section like what week? X

39th week x (providing you don’t have other health issues on the go)

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I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

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If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

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