First timer advice
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Category: Support
Forum Name: C-Section Support
Forum Description: Had a caesarian section? Planning an elective caesar? Or a VBAC? Or want to know about recovering from a c-section? Talk to other mums who have had c-section deliveries here.
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Topic: First timer advice
Posted By: bumble40
Subject: First timer advice
Date Posted: 26 August 2009 at 6:43pm
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Hi Everyone, I am about to face baby number 1 at the heady age of 41, due to some previous bad experiences I want an elective csection, however, I am a new migrant and dont know how the system works in NZ, can I just demand one or do I have to go private, how does this all happen in NZ, I am based in Auckland. Any advice welcome :0) thanks
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 26 August 2009 at 7:08pm
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Hey Bumble
Congratulations!!!! I dont think there's any issue with having an elective c-section - I just dont think its funded unless there's a medical reason for it, so it could be costly. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: bumble40
Date Posted: 26 August 2009 at 7:11pm
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Hi, thanks, so I just have to tell my doc thats what I want?
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 26 August 2009 at 7:18pm
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If you have legitimate reasons for wanting one (even if it is psychological or based on past experiences) you can have one fully funded. Pretty much the only ones that aren't funded are if it's purely for "too posh to push" reasons. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: bumble40
Date Posted: 26 August 2009 at 7:24pm
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wow, thats so reassuring, have had a pretty awful experience in the past and just cant face going through something similar even with having a lovely baby at the end of it to look forward to. I was worried as my "request" was on psychological reasons they wouldnt say yes, I will give it a go and see what they say.
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 26 August 2009 at 7:33pm
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Good luck, I hope you get it without any issues!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 29 August 2009 at 6:25pm
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Good luck chic. You'll probably find they will push you hard towards a VB but stick to your guns they can't force you to do something you don't feel comfortable with. -------------  
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