can you be refused an Elective cesarean

[Lochquoyzarin]

Im in a bit of a pickle to be honest after having a very problematic last pg due to an very unstable laying baby, was admitted to hospital numerous times due to labour starting early then eventually i was booked in to be induced, they said i wasnt favorable but had 3 previous inductions that all worked fine, Consultant gave me a rather rough internal to see if they could try a new type of induction a baloon thing and in doing this after assuring me it wouldnt it set me off with waters going 3/4 of an hour later, was rushed through to labour as they didnt know if baby was breech or not due to him not being earlier that day, anyway after 9 or so hours of labour and getting to 9cm labor stalled and baby was very distressed and i was banged of most walls in the corridor to get me to theatre for a very emergency c section, with hubby being left on his own and being told we dont know this will end so wait here til someone comes for you......poor thing. Anyway baby was born flat and taken to SCBU and i lost 3 times more blood than i should have but was under the parameter for a transfusion but was given high dosage iron as hemoglobin was very low. I was taken to the ward to come round and await news on bubs. After a few hours he was allowed back through to my bedside and he was fine but i am now scared witless to have vbac in case it all goes wrong again for obvious reasons, can they refuse a elective section?
Any advice appreciated xx thanks

 

[Phoebes_mum]

Hi hun, have a look at my thread in tri 2. 'Anyone considering an elective c-section?' My midwife said they will try to convince you to have a vbac, it's cheaper for nhs but they always take woman's feelings about past into account. Have a look but I don't think they'll refuse you. Xx

 

[Mum2Many]

They can refuse if they don't feel the reasons are good enough, but you can also ask for a second opinion! Personally, I would have thought you might be granted one due to your history, but you never know with consultants and the NHS!

 

[rachaell]

I think if you have had a cesearian before its not likely that they will refuse you. From what people have told me if you have had one in past pregnancies it is often offered again if its your preference. Esp considering your history xxxx

 

[CARNAT22]

At my booking appointment I was given a leaflet that was along the lines of "we don't offer elective c-sections without medical reason, you can discuss private treatment if you want a section"

I mean I see the logic but I think most elective c-sections are for a very good (physical and / or mental) reason.

The vast majority of women don't opt for one as a first choice.

I hope they are able to accommodate your wishes

X

 

[Ella1979]

I would imagine, having had an emergency c-section before, that you would be offered the choice between elective c-section and VBAC. You certainly have good reasons to ask for one. I had an emergency c-section with my first baby for pre-eclampsia and the second time was under consultant care. Neither the consultant nor the midwife tried to sway me towards one or the other. It was left completely up to me. I think the only thing I was told was that if I chose another c-section that if I then went on to have a 3rd baby, they would not allow me to have a VBAC.

 

[nds]

take a look at the new NICE guidelines - if they refuse section, they have to refer you over to someone who will do it.

i have no medical reason for mine, but i stood my ground and told my consultant i wanted one and she said okay.

http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/CG132/NICEGuidance


"For women requesting a CS, if after discussion and offer of support (including perinatal mental health support f
or women with anxiety about childbirth), a vaginal birth is still not an
acceptable option, offer a planned CS.
[new 2011]"

"An obstetrician unwilling to perform a CS should refer the woman to an obstetrician who will carry out the CS.
[new 2011]"

 

[BunnyN]

According to NHS and NICE guidlines anyone has the right to choose an elective CS. They can advise you about the higher risks for you and the baby and the extra recovery time and require you to have counciling first but if you still want a CS they have to give you one or refer you to someone who will.

 

[Nandalie]

No way they can refuse if you've had a previous section. It's the most common reason for doing an elective LSCS.