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cuppatea 
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 Posted: 06 January 2011 at 9:52pm |
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I thought they got paid if you were in labour but ended up with c/s but not if you had an elective?
I'll ask my mw on Tuesday what the deal is.
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MuppetsMama
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Posted: 07 January 2011 at 7:54am |
I was left pushing for that long too, before they gave me 3 episiotomies; front to back (well, they call it 1 but they had to cut me 3 times) to whip babe out as she was not breathing, but it wasn't my midwife's fault - she tried to get the dr to come and help but he took one look and told them to leave me.  independant midwifes don't have any say in a hospital once they have asked the drs. perhaps that is what happened in your case too...?
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melopop
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Posted: 07 January 2011 at 8:42am |
Thanks ladies.
I had hospital midwives not an independant one. So was under hospital care from induction. So not sure why they left it so long??
OMG MuppetsMama.....that sounds terrifying!!!!!!! You poor thing
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Nutella
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Posted: 07 January 2011 at 1:20pm |
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I think state of mind is an important thing to consider, I know I would be super nervous if I tried for a vbac, so not sure it would be good for me or baby. I wouldn't blame you at all for wanting a c sect!
I didn't find it hard recovery wise and while I would have liked to go all the way with labour all that matters is the health of baby and mum and stuff anyone who looks down on someone who choose an elective c sect!
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Vanillabean
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Posted: 07 January 2011 at 10:12pm |
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What you went through sounds really bad. I would be surprised if you didn't get PND after that. Pain is a huge risk factor for depression.
I had an emergency c-section and I found the physical recovery pretty easy. I basically didn't feel anymore debilitated than I did when I was nine months pregnant and that just lasted a few weeks.
I really wanted a natural birth but if I had your experience I would seriously be thinking about having an elective c-section next time around. And if that is what you decide you want I think that is entirely reasonable and I'm sure that you will be able to find an LMC who thinks so too.
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TheKelly
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 11:37am |
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Society? stuff society.
"society" doesn't have to live with the aftermath,you do,so society can bugger off,and if society is too closed minded or judgemental to see the reasons why you are opting for an elective,then society can take a running jump
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Shezamumof3
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 11:51am |
 two_boys wrote:
I thought they got paid if you were in labour but ended up with c/s but not if you had an elective?
I'll ask my mw on Tuesday what the deal is.
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I had the same MW both times, and she got paid both times. Caden was an emerg CS, and Bella was an elective, didnt effect how my MW got paid, I was chatting to her about this a little while ago.
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Rachael21
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Posted: 08 January 2011 at 3:17pm |
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Yeah if you labour the mw gets the full birth payment, if an elective but the mw goes they get a special circumstances payment. Not as much at the birth payment but way less work and time so I think it works our fair!
As soon as you get an epidural/induced/augmented or any other complication the medical team know what is going on and your mw is most likely talking with them even if they don't actually come in and see you.
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VB or C-Section to avoid further damage?
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