C section refusal
Hi,
I have been told for a few weeks now I am being allowed to go to 40+4 then if the baby doesn’t come naturally then I will have to have a csection. This is after one previous c section with a 19 month gap. I have my pre operative appointment today and I am 40+1. I just wondered if I can refuse a c section or not? Or if anyone has done this before? I am UK based. Thanks in advance!
Show your support
This is your body and you have every right to refuse anything, and I mean, anything you don't want to do. That is the law.
They can't force you to do anything, let alone something major like a CS. Your body, your choice, that's rule #1. Ask to speak to the consultant midwife who should be able to help you in making a plan that you feel comfortable with
Trending in our community
"Allowed". You're not forced to do anything you don't really want to do. Hospital policy is not law and you can politely decline their "expert" opinions.