hi,this is my first post here and im really not sure what to expect. Please dont judge me negatively for this post.
I had my first baby at the age of 18 in 2009, a beautiful, healthy baby girl who was delivered by caesarean section.
All throughout my first pregnancy i suffered terribly with anxiety about labour. From the moment I found out I was pregnant i couldnt sleep, I couldnt eat, I basically couldnt function at all due to my crippling phobia of giving birth. After finding out I had excess fluid around my baby, and being told my baby was big (the nurses words were "you'll never push that out") the fears came to a head and I spoke to my consultant who reluctantly agreed to a caesarean.
Now being 21 and pregnant for the second time (11 weeks), my fears have absolutely taken over my life.
What im wondering is, is there any way i can opt for an elective c-section this time round? im told my baby is healthy, a good size, no disabilities etc.
If i would be eligible for another section, how would i go about asking for one? would i have to go private?
i'm absolutely not taking the 'too posh to push' angle on this. i would love to be able to deliver my baby naturally but i know for a fact it would destroy me emotionally throughout the pregnancy. Please help
caesarean section... again??
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