hi i had emercency section with my 1st then with my second the doctors wanted me to try labour but i just didnt want to take the chance,now i am due with my third on the 14th november my second girl is only 17month.i would just say to you do what you think is best for you and your baby dont let anyone force you into somthing you dont want to do.take care.

Hi

I am due to give birth in 3/4 weeks time.   As my last pregnancy ended up in an Emergency C Section there is a chance of a ruptured uterus.  Especially as there is only a 14  month gap between my pregnancies and I am also prone to giving birth to large babies.   My last baby was 9lb 2 and my unborn baby is currently off the chart for size and will be pushing 10lbs.  The abdominal size is something like 98%!!

I decided that due to the short gap between my pregnancies and size of baby it would be safer to have a C Section.  However, the Consultant seemed to almost order me to try for a natural birth.   If it is the safest thing to do then I am happy to give birth virginally but due to the short gap in my pregnancies and size of baby I am not sure this is the safest mode of delivery.   I am aware that hospitals are now trying to reduce the amount of C-Sections they are giving and I cant help but wonder if the reason why they are trying to persuade me to opt for a natural birth is because of finanical reasons rather than safety.

Has anyone else been in the same situation?    Has anyone else managed to give birth naturally shortly after a C-Section to a large baby??

I am so confused.   Not sure what to do anymore.