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Making decisions about birth after caesareanArrow
Aged 31-35
Interview 19  

Interview 19

Age at Interview: 31
Background: Laboratory technician with one daughter aged three. Husband works off-shore as a training supervisor. Ethnic background: White British (Scottish). Played by an actor.
Brief outline:Her waters broke 10 days past her due date, but contractions did not start. She was induced, didn't dilate, then had CS after 14 hours of labour. Chose to have a planned CS with 2nd child as felt pessimistic about her chances of having a vaginal birth.


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She would advise women to consider all available information and not be afraid to ask for a planned caesarean if that was their choice. Played by an actor.

 



What would you say to another woman who has had a previous delivery by caesarean and was planning her next delivery? What advice would you give to her?

…I wouldn't give any specific advice. I mean, the only think I suppose is I'd say is, “Just look at all the information that's available and just ultimately decide what's best for you.” I mean, the choice is there, and you know, whatever her personal circumstances are, you know, don't be… if she wants to have a section then, you know, then don't be frightened of saying it because the choice is there. But just to look at all the research, all the information that's there.
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