wondering about C-Section for 2nd baby

diamond · Feb 1st, 2010, 10:07 AM

My DS was born 8 months ago following an induction & episiotomy and forceps delivery by a horrific doctor with a terrible attitude. My waters break at 36w and he was born at 36w +3
I still have horrible flash backs to delivery now and went through the mill.
We are thinking about having another child, but I feel that I would spend the whole 9 months worrying about delivery and would cause myself and baby no end of stress.
Who do I need to talk about to discuss the possibility of an elective section? I also think I need to talk through my previous labour and delivery!

Vicks · Feb 1st, 2010, 12:12 PM

I'm sorry you had such a bad experience during the birth of your son

I'd speak to your HV first and discuss it with her and also your GP too. Maybe they can put you in the care of a consultant at the hospital x

Elski · Feb 1st, 2010, 12:59 PM

Sorry to hear about your experience. Most hospitals have a named midwife who can meet with you and go over your labour/delivery/notes. Hope you manage to do this and that it helps. Contact PALS at your hospital and the should be able to point you in the right direction...

You may find you feel differently once you've de-briefed and if not, the midwife you see will be able to talk to you about electives for future births too.

Els x

babynewbie · Feb 2nd, 2010, 08:02 AM

snap, i had forceps, episiotomy, horrid midwife and it was really traumatic. i spoke to my community midwife who said due to what i went through (and still am as im having ongoing problems because of the birth) that i would be allowed a c-section if i had another baby. talk to your hv and explain what you went through, also mine told me if i went for councilling to talk about it it would put you in a better position.

Feb 1st, 2010, 10:07 AM	#1
diamond Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 28	wondering about C-Section for 2nd baby My DS was born 8 months ago following an induction & episiotomy and forceps delivery by a horrific doctor with a terrible attitude. My waters break at 36w and he was born at 36w +3 I still have horrible flash backs to delivery now and went through the mill. We are thinking about having another child, but I feel that I would spend the whole 9 months worrying about delivery and would cause myself and baby no end of stress. Who do I need to talk about to discuss the possibility of an elective section? I also think I need to talk through my previous labour and delivery!

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Vicks Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,911	I'm sorry you had such a bad experience during the birth of your son I'd speak to your HV first and discuss it with her and also your GP too. Maybe they can put you in the care of a consultant at the hospital x

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Elski Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,023	Sorry to hear about your experience. Most hospitals have a named midwife who can meet with you and go over your labour/delivery/notes. Hope you manage to do this and that it helps. Contact PALS at your hospital and the should be able to point you in the right direction... You may find you feel differently once you've de-briefed and if not, the midwife you see will be able to talk to you about electives for future births too. Els x

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babynewbie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4,638	snap, i had forceps, episiotomy, horrid midwife and it was really traumatic. i spoke to my community midwife who said due to what i went through (and still am as im having ongoing problems because of the birth) that i would be allowed a c-section if i had another baby. talk to your hv and explain what you went through, also mine told me if i went for councilling to talk about it it would put you in a better position.

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