MichelleCarmen
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[quote="jstarfireb|1305497113|2922547 I also don't know the details of the UK health system as I'm in the US, but if you can choose your doctor or OB group and talk with them beforehand about all of your concerns, that would be helpful. Most OBs would prefer to try vaginal delivery over C-section, but there are some who will do an elective C-section if you are interested in it and know the risks. C-sections are no walk in the park; they routinely come with about twice as much blood loss as vaginal deliveries, and it's major surgery with a longer recovery time and higher risks of complications. That said, I personally would consider an elective C-section if I ever got pregnant. The important thing is that you have a realistic idea of what to expect..[/quote]
I don't think it'd be easy to get an elective c/s for the first birth b/c they are EXPENSIVE. Even if you're lucky to find a dr who will perform one (which may be difficult), finding insurance who will support this could be impossible. My first c/s, because I had pitocin, an epi, etc., before going to the OR was something like $15K. Insurance covered 80%. Second was planned and was still around $10K.
I don't think it'd be easy to get an elective c/s for the first birth b/c they are EXPENSIVE. Even if you're lucky to find a dr who will perform one (which may be difficult), finding insurance who will support this could be impossible. My first c/s, because I had pitocin, an epi, etc., before going to the OR was something like $15K. Insurance covered 80%. Second was planned and was still around $10K.