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Spirals 
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Posted: 23 July 2008 at 7:55pm |
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I'm interested to know if anyone actually chose (with no medical reason) to have a c-section over a VB, and what were your reasons for doing so?
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AnnC
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Posted: 23 July 2008 at 8:02pm |
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I don;t think you can in New zealand with out a medical reason to have a CS.
I had an elective one (so kinda choose) because Rhyley was breeched.
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Posted: 23 July 2008 at 8:30pm |
In the latest OB magazine the OB in there talks about electives for no medical reason and what you need to go through to get one.
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I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived!
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Posted: 23 July 2008 at 11:42pm |
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If you pay to go through an OB/GYN I think you can order one as you are paying them for what you want (can cost a fair bit though).... I do wonder why you would want to do that to yourself if there was no medical reason?
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 8:08am |
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I know in Christchurch if there is no medical reason and you are wanting a C section then it is $10,000.
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 9:28am |
 Peanut wrote:
I know in Christchurch if there is no medical reason and you are wanting a C section then it is $10,000. |
WHOA!
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 10:17am |
Peanut wrote:
I know in Christchurch if there is no medical reason and you are wanting a C section then it is $10,000. |
Far out!!! Do they throw in a tummy tuck too?
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 11:13am |
MrsMojo wrote:
Peanut wrote:
I know in Christchurch if there is no medical reason and you are wanting a C section then it is $10,000. |
Far out!!! Do they throw in a tummy tuck too? |
Ohhheerrrr, that would make it so worth it! 
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 11:34am |
No, but I would be requesting it plus maybe a bit of lipo on the thighs and butt!
Should also point out that that doesn't include the $3,000 for the ob during pregnancy so would be $13,000 all up.
I only know cos my MIL is a retired MW and we were talking about it the other day as apparently they get about 10 a year that pay!
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 2:13pm |
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i've had 2 c/s and there's NO WAY i would ever pay to have one...or choose to have one for that matter..............
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 2:48pm |
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yah I am the same I woudnt pay for one and neither would I want one if not needed. And Yah I didnt think you could choose that in NZ...May be you can and pay!!???
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 3:15pm |
OMG $10K to put yourself through a c-section for no medical reason??  (and no tummy tuck to boot???  )
Seriously though no way I'd be paying, emergency c-section sure but the only way I'll have an elective one next time around is if there is a darn good medical reason for me to and my LMC says no way to a VBAC!
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 4:14pm |
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My first was elective due to DS1 being breech, but that's classed as having a medical reason.
I'd be interested in hearing your reasons as to why you would want to do this?
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 4:38pm |
Actually thinking about it more, a good friend of mine is having a c-section on the 31st and there is no "actual" medical reason this time around other than a very scary emergency c-section last time around where she was rushed in an ambulance & knocked out with a general so they could save her son, that was 12 years ago.. She is paying $4k for her specialist & the c-section combined so it's not tooo bad I guess... A lot cheaper than $13K and for her it is a good choice I think as she is so terrified of losing the baby if she goes into labour that she stresses out just from braxton hicks 
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 7:11pm |
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Toniellis, hers actually counts as a medical reason as she has had a prior c section so that means that the $4,000 she is paying is actually just for her ob as she is entitled to a c section under the public system.
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 7:56pm |
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Spirals, don't feel judged about your choices as they're yours to make. What I was wondering was the reasons for your choice to electively cesear without medical reason and hoping that you're very well informed. For example is it a conviniece thing, knowing the day bubs will arrive?? If so, will your LMC not look into inducing you instead? Just with a c-section you are gaurenteed needed time to recover from quite a major op, whereas with a VB you have the chance of a hassle free recovery with no major medical problems (although it certainly doesn't guarentee it)
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 8:11pm |
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I had an elective c-section with my first child as she was breech. If I have another child I will be having an elective c-section through my private obstetrician with no extra costs involved. My first c-section was such a positive experience that at this stage I have no intention of doing it any other way.
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 8:39pm |
toniellis wrote:
Actually thinking about it more, a good friend of mine is having a c-section on the 31st and there is no "actual" medical reason this time around other than a very scary emergency c-section last time around where she was rushed in an ambulance & knocked out with a general so they could save her son, that was 12 years ago.. She is paying $4k for her specialist & the c-section combined so it's not tooo bad I guess... A lot cheaper than $13K and for her it is a good choice I think as she is so terrified of losing the baby if she goes into labour that she stresses out just from braxton hicks |
No "actual" medical reason?!?!? ummm have to strongly disagree with you there. I had a pretty scary lead up to my emerg C/S (nothing compared to your friend though!) and until recently vowed that I'd never put myself or another baby through that again and would have an elective. I'm now a fence sitter and reading up on VBACs
As for an elective C/S through choice, each to their own I say! Just how it is ok to choose to have a water birth, or to birth standing up - it's a woman's right to choose.
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 9:01pm |
I am not actually sure that she is wanting a csection or just starting a discussion as the initial post doesn't say either way.
A c-section is always free thru the public health system as long as there is a medical reason for needing it e.g placenta issues, previous csection, breech and any other medical condition that may prevent having a VB.
There is a $10,000 fee if you just want one "just because". It covers the hospital stay, anethitist(?), nurses needed etc.
I also agree that its every persons own decision how they want to birth. So am not going to judge them on it. I am personally way to cheap to fork out the dollars for it! That is a lot of shopping
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Posted: 24 July 2008 at 9:06pm |
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I didnt think you could choose unless there was medical reason....
I had an emergency c section and get to choose next time, but thats cos Ive already had a c section.
ETA- 10k!!/"?? bugger that! I hated my c section experience, I would never want to pay 10k to have it done, its painful and I found it so hard being a new mum learning the ropes and not being ablke to move well for ages.
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Did anyone choose a c-section?
