Anyone choosing c-section for personal reasons, how was the process with NHS?

The attitude you should take is that it is your choice and you can make that decision. I believe they will have to legally give you the pros and cons medically for it, this does not mean they are against, it is just protocol.

If you feel uneasy or that they are pushing their views and you feel under pressure then you have the legal right to refuse their care and request the care from someone else.

Remember, mental health and anxiety is regarded as a medical issue so they can’t say it’s not medically warranted.

As an expected parent/parent it is imperative that you are in the strongest/best mental state you can be to look after and protect your baby. Do not belittle your feelings for concerns of what others might think. You need to protect yourself in order to protect your baby. That’s a definition of being a good Mum.x.x.x.

I have opted to have a planned C section scheduled so that I don’t go over my due date (age reasons). I had to have a video appointment with a specialist midwife two weeks ago, she went through all the risks associated with a Caesarean and also natural labour along with my reason why. I didn’t feel any pressure to avoid a caesarean, she mentioned a couple of times she is not here to make me choose any particular route, but only to give all of the options and at the end of the call she booked it in for me. No issues and a very pleasant experience