Too Posh to push?? Thoughts please!

[FutureNurse2005]

I read an article recently that stated many women these days are opting for elective c-sections rather than experiencing labor. What I want to know is, are there any greater risks associated with elective c-section? How do nurses and doctors feel about this?

I'm a bit upset that women actually want to have a major surgery so to avoid the pain of labor or to have baby home in time for christmas or so they can choose the childs birthday.

Your thoughts??

[fergus51]

VBAC policies vary from hospital to hospital and doctor to doctor.

[JenW]

I'm 37 weeks along now with my second child. I had it pretty easy with my first delivery. Although I don't agree with the reasoning, I definitely am having more and more days where I WISH I could just request a C-section to be performed tomorrow. :)

And a tummy tuck?!! I wish!! Hey, if I had to have a C-section and insurance would cover the tummy tuck, I would take it in a second. :)

But anyway, I do agree with you all in that delivery ought to be triggered by nature unless there are true medical reasons for induction or C-sections. I had 3 friends deliver babies within 3 weeks of the birth of my first daughter. They were all induced and every one of them had to eventually have C-sections. Therefore, induction and C-sections don't conjur (spelling?) up good thoughts for me.

[manna, BSN, RN]

I had two inductions myself, and I just consider myself lucky to have not been sectioned for either one!

[NurseRatchet26]

I was absolutely terrified of having a C-sec. The thought that someone would think that is preferable to vag is insane to me. I can see where someone who had a previous section may not want to attempt a VBAC, I wouldn't myself, for the risk involved, but choosing to do it for sheer convienience or cosmetic reasons is not right.

[SnowymtnRN]

WOW interesting!

I'd have a tummy tuck if he did them, in a HEARTBEAT. lol IF he were qualified to do one that is. I mean think about that, you have the baby, and while they are in there do some repair work, and no more surgery!

I think that VBAC's are safer than what general society wants us to believe they are (in most cases). This is the third c/s for me, third hospital and this is the only one i've encountered who WON"T allow VBAC's. I sincerely believe its a woman's choice overall.

I'm 36 weeks now and OMG the peri pain is killing me. JUST killing me. UGH. Not to mention the baby playing bouncy on my scar line/tissue SUCKS......