If you want a c-section "by maternal request" how do you find an OB?

[Anonymous]

I wanted a csection too and then as it turned out it was medically necessary. But even before that my doctors at Capital Women’s Care on Fernwood in Bethesda (Apgar, Alam practice) were supportive because of the anxiety I was experiencing. This was a few years ago. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Just ask the doctors you’re interviewing. My niece and nephew we’re adopted and delivered by c-section at their birth mother’s request with no medical reason at all. Apparently it’s done commonly in the open adoption world. Anyway my brother got a couple names of good docs from friends and just asked them if they’d deliver c-section on request. All said yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The reason why it matters, OP, is that you need to say the right words to the OB so that they will agree to do it and that insurance will cover it. Also, if you are currently pregnant, giving birth and staying in a hospital right now is a different proposition than it normally is. They may be trying to do fewer surgeries and you may not be allowed to have support people with you.

This is something to keep in mind. Several hospitals are no longer allowing partners or support persons in the OR due to lack of PPE and other COVID concerns. C sections also mean longer hospital stays, upping your risk of exposure in a hospital setting.

I support OP's right to consider all options, but the extra issues that exist in health care right now due to COVID shouldn't be discounted.

Many hospitals are not allowing support people at vaginal deliveries either. Coin toss as to whether you'd rather labor without a partner or have surgery without one.

If OP is trying to find an OB, though, she probably is not late-stage pregnant and things could change by delivery time.

OP, I'm one of the PPs who did it. I believe most OBs are competent surgeons, by necessity. Just say that's what you want and find a new one in the unlikely event they refuse. You'll be fine, good luck!

[Anonymous]

Given that so many births are C-section, I think most OB's have a great deal of experience in them. Maybe just choose an OB who has been practicing awhile?

[Anonymous]

OP, not sure if this helps or not..... I’ve had three csections and about to have my 4th. My OB, been doing this for almost 30yrs and is excellent, always says any aabdominal surgery is much more straight forward and simpler if the patient is thin.

I’ve had no complications and recovered very easily from my 3 csections. Only lingering pain has come from stuck gas in the week or two following it, but as long as you watch what you eat afterward, that seems to resolve.

In fact at my 20wk ultrasound this pregnancy the technician did not believe that I’ve had 3 csections bc my uterus showed no scar tissue or damage.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Plenty of OBs support a woman’s right to choose how she gives birth. OP just needs to find a supportive provider.

[Anonymous]

aaaaaand here we go with the "we would have died if I had not gotten a c-section!" horror stories. Just how unhealthy are you women and your fetuses?

Signed, mom with 3 vaginal births, in labor more than 24 hours with each. Jeez.

[Anonymous]

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/04/why-most-brazilian-women-get-c-sections/360589/


This is an excellent and easy read regarding the rate of C sections in Brazil and around the world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:aaaaaand here we go with the "we would have died if I had not gotten a c-section!" horror stories. Just how unhealthy are you women and your fetuses?

Signed, mom with 3 vaginal births, in labor more than 24 hours with each. Jeez.

Literally no one has said that. Why are you picking a fight? How bored are you?

[Anonymous]

If there is no medical reason for a c section, insurance should not cover it. WTF were you thinking when you decided to get pregnant??

[Anonymous]

Agree. You can elect it, but you pay for it.

[Anonymous]

I'm curious why a scheduled c-section as opposed to a scheduled induction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If there is no medical reason for a c section, insurance should not cover it. WTF were you thinking when you decided to get pregnant??

That she wanted a child?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree. You can elect it, but you pay for it.

Insurance didn't cover my infertility treatments or the "experimental" treatment that is commonly used for my child's autoimmune condition. Insurance is ahead and I don't feel bad at all that they paid for my c-sections. That being said, I would have paid out of pocket if I had to to avoid vaginal birth.

[Anonymous]

Yeah just go to sibley. You’ll get what you want.