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Had planned CS with 1st child due to his expected size. Felt CS was unnecessary, but stress-free way of having baby. Difficult decision with 2nd child, felt both anxious and curious about labour. Now pleased to have had vaginal birth with ventouse.

Pregnancy & children >> Making decisions about birth after caesarean >> Aged 31-35 >> Interview 19 >> There is no longer a medical reason for her to have a caesarean but after battling with herself she has decided to stick with that option because of h

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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