caesarian on demand? a good thing?

While the idea of Caesarean on demand has its pros and cons, I believe that having personalized and supportive care during childbirth is what truly makes a difference. Midwives, like those at Sego Midwifery, focus on empowering women through every step of their birth journey, whether it's natural or surgical. It's all about making sure the mother feels informed, supported, and comfortable with her choices.

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I'm not sure many GNers will want to go to Utah to give birth. Who knows though - I dare say stranger things have happened.

It won’t happen due to costs for most but I’m all for women having total autonomy over their own bodies. That includes when and how to give birth. I can’t imagine choosing one if not needed but I don’t believe I , or anyone else should be making that decision for others. I feel the same way about births being induced.

Mums choice ( in an ideal world) c. section if she wishes vaginal birth if she wishes. Don't like the term 'natural birth ' ! What matters is a happy Mum and baby. 40 + years ago I was in strong labour for 30 hours , I was very close to having a section and IMO that should have happened! Absolutely horrendous!!! I am all for Mums being able to choose how their babies are delivered. Also as much pain relief as they wish. Bring on the epidurals 😊! They are amazing and allow the mother to deliver pain free - what's not to like!! Bring on the modern methods that ensure a pain free delivery. Those that want what is described a ' natural birth ' without pain relief are welcome to that - but
why !?

The Maternity unit I worked would only perform a caesarean when absolutely necessary for the welfare of Mum and Baby. A large majority were performed under epidural but a general anaesthetic was used, again, when necessary. It is major abdominal surgery so should only be performed when it is the safest way.

I had two c sections. The first was an emergency, as both the baby and I nearly died, and the second was to prevent that happening again.

I don't know what I think about their being available on demand, but as others have said I'm not keen on women being at the mercy of what particular obstetricians or midwives are in favour of providing. There should be equal access for all, if there is to be anything other than an 'emergency only' policy.

Shelflife

Mums choice ( in an ideal world) c. section if she wishes vaginal birth if she wishes. Don't like the term 'natural birth ' ! What matters is a happy Mum and baby. 40 + years ago I was in strong labour for 30 hours , I was very close to having a section and IMO that should have happened! Absolutely horrendous!!! I am all for Mums being able to choose how their babies are delivered. Also as much pain relief as they wish. Bring on the epidurals 😊! They are amazing and allow the mother to deliver pain free - what's not to like!! Bring on the modern methods that ensure a pain free delivery. Those that want what is described a ' natural birth ' without pain relief are welcome to that - but
why !?

Why? Because the mother doesnt want to give their newborn babies narcotics, while they are in the birth canal (or any time). Birth is difficult enough for the baby. If the baby doesnt need drugs and the mum is okay, dont drug the mum. That wasy the baby gets the best start to life outside the womb without being high. Thats why.

My daughter was in labour for four days in absolute agony, then on the fourth day they decided that the baby was in distress so decided to give her a CS. They could have saved my daughter a great deal of distress if they’d decided on a CS earlier. While I don’t necessarily agree with CS on demand, I do think that doctors should set a time limit for a woman’s labour.

REPORTED the spam post today, which resurrected this 14 year old thread.

Maybe a new thread for anyone interested in contributing further?

The natural way of birthing is for a reason. Baby systems are squeezed into action and baby receives microbiome from the mother

"Foetal distress" are not words I wish to hear again.

So sad what we are expected to accept.

In my case, trauma was assisted with paracetomol.

karmalady

The natural way of birthing is for a reason. Baby systems are squeezed into action and baby receives microbiome from the mother

Great, another guilt trip.

Sadgrandma - I'm surprised no-one talked to them about whether to opt for a CS earlier. Quite often the parents want a vaginal birth and midwives will try to give them some idea of timescale and the chances a CS will be needed in the end anyway, to help them make up their minds.But at the hospitals I've worked at the decision is usually in collaberation with the mum in these long / latent first stages of labour.Of course if baby is distressed, then intervention is indicated.
Our local (very good) NHS hospital does offer CS if that is the strong preference of the woman, without any other reason. This is fairly recent.
There are risks to CS after the onset of labour (haemorrhage particularly) that are less frequent with vaginal birth, but with elective CS those risks are less than emergency CS.

karmalady

The natural way of birthing is for a reason. Baby systems are squeezed into action and baby receives microbiome from the mother

My son and I would both be dead if my ‘natural’ birth was allowed to continue. This was confirmed by my consultant following the trauma we endured.
I had an elective C-section the second time.

Would you like to pass judgement Karmalady?

Btw, I know this is an ancient thread, but couldn’t ignore the posters comment.

We actually do have the option for C-by-request. I believe the pregnant mum needs to have a counselling session, and there has to be the team available to do it (so maybe not all smaller hospitals offer it).

But from what I hear of the cost factor, it is more convenient for the doctors because it is scheduled during business hours at 39 weeks, so no maternity doctor's on call costs. There is usually a safer outcome for mums and babies with no labour stress, and reduction of emergency procedures.

I had very by-the-book labours so no interventions at all, not even drugs. But I am aware every experience is different and why let women suffer if they are highly anxious about labour and delivery.

This post was resurrected by a spam post, it is 14 years old, things may have changed.

karmalady

The natural way of birthing is for a reason. Baby systems are squeezed into action and baby receives microbiome from the mother

The above is a factual post, I am not providing any comment pro or against an elective cs

lafergar

karmalady

The natural way of birthing is for a reason. Baby systems are squeezed into action and baby receives microbiome from the mother

Great, another guilt trip.

Exactly. I had two emergency c-sections, and I vividly remember my lovely community midwife telling me how she wished people would stop referring to 'natural' or 'normal' births, as it made those who had had c-sections (for whatever reason) feel even more inadequate. The only thing that matters when it comes to birth is the safety of mother and baby.