Had my 24 week growth scan for DCDA twins at Queen Charlotte's yesterday. All seems fine which is good. At the appointment with the Dr after the scan, the subject of birth came up and once again I was told that I'd be having a vaginal delivery assuming twin 1 stays head down. Even if twin 2 is breach 'we can grab him out by the legs'...nice. I was told I should absolutely avoid major abdominal surgery if I can. Reasons I was given were that it is hospital policy, major abdominal surgery should be avoided, I am tall, have had 2 (induced at 41 +4) deliveries vaginally before which bodes well etc. etc.
When I asked for the hospital stats on twin births, I was fobbed off with 'we have one of the lowest CS rates in the country'. I explained that whilst I'd rather not have a C section, frankly the thought of the huge uncertainty surrounding an induction, v close monitoring, intervention, possible emergency section for twin 2 etc. fills me with fear.
Any of you ladies have any advice here? The concern I have is that I'm being fed the party line as CS are much more expensive to the NHS than a 'natural' delivery. I just want a straight answer re: the least risky option for me and the babies.
How hard to I push for a CS or should I just get over it and be led by the hospital?? Apologies for rambling thread....
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Advice please - twin birth - CS or vaginal
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Yikesitshot · 24/07/2014 12:01
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