C section for second birth?

Had an emergency c-section with our first (due to severe preeclampsia) following 3 failed inductions. I wanted a c-section from the offset but was really pushed from everyone at the hospital not to, so ended up with an emergency one anyway. Those of you who have had subsequent births, was there as much pushback for an elective c-section second time around? I definitely want another as my first was the only positive part of birth and my recovery was mercifully easy.
Like
Share Mobile
Share
  • Share

Show your support

My sister in law asked for one the second time after an emergency c-section and usually the pushback is because of the costs - she remained consistent and she got her second c section and she said it actually improved her scar - she showed me a pic and wow ! Hardly there! Don’t be worried you have the right to choose 🫶🏻

I had an emergency csection with my first due to labour not progressing. Monday I had a planned section with my second. I was asked by my consultant at the 32 week appointment what I wanted and when I stated a planned csection and why, there was no pushback at all. Hopefully when you come to have your second then you get no pushback as its your body, your choice. X

Yes they were pushing me for a VBAC because I got to 10cm with my first before the emergency c-section. I stuck to my guns and just said throughout the pregnancy that I was having an elective and that’s what I ended up having! So happy with the decision.

@Emma thank you this is reassuring! Congratulations on your newborn!

@Melissa oh wow that’s good to know! I’ll hope for the same improvement!

@Allie well done for sticking to it - I shall do the same!

No, I never had any issue getting my second csection abs then because I had had two csections that was is the plan from the start with my 3rd. I was fully dilated for 10 hours with my first before my csection but she wouldn't come down all the way and she was in distress.

I had my second c section two weeks ago and didn't get push back at all. I actually got a lot of reassurance and support that it would be calmer then my first (also emergency c section). I actually went into labour before my apt , I was supposed to have him at 730 so they just asked to make sure I still wanted a c section and then prepped the surgery room so I had him at 3:57 am

Read more on Peanut
Trending in our community