Some mums-to-be feel quite alarmed when they hear that phrase, but it doesnt necessarily mean they or their baby are in danger. Physio didnt work and I too was terrified of natural birth. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Everyone who needed to be there for any situation was already there. Hi ladies thank you so much for your advice. Those must have been incrediblystressful times, but so good to hear happy endings. They can be considered last options even. surely its my choice, Im not putting my baby at risk at all, and I have researched that yes although I may have an easy birth due to spd and ligaments stretching it could be the complete opposite and end up having emergency c section or even worse have long term pelvic damage! Elective Cesarean Delivery - Causes, Risks & More - FirstCry Parenting Everything was very calm while waiting, knew exactly what to expect. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Remember if it does move there's no guarantee that you won't need an emergency c section anyway, so if it doesn't it doesn't mean otherwise you would have had a smooth birth. Recovery was not a walk in the park but (will spare you the relevant medical details) I think I dodged a bullet. I think it depends how determinded you are. Elective c section | Mumsnet Active I started I'm watching Saved Last day Last hour Advanced Search Talk > Pregnancy Watch thread Flip 1 2 3 Get updates on how your baby develops, your body changes, and what you can expect during each week of your pregnancy by signing up to the Mumsnet Pregnancy Newsletters. After over 30 years of performing Caesarean sections, 99% of my new mums say to me afterwards that the actual procedure was much less stressful than they thought it was going to be.. Well it did not go very well with the consultant I was told they would not agree to c section on basis of spd. 36 weeks pregnant and suddenly feel very different. I've had an emergency and an elective c section, both due to failed inductions. hiya there huni i had gbs with my first baby it was only diagnosed after labour ( pftttt) she was treated with antibiotics and is now a very lively 2 yr old. Induce early bc of previous shoulder dystocia?