1st time mom, looking for an MD group that does NOT have an issue with pain meds and/or elective c sections. I am NOT interested in a "natural" birth, with limited meds.....I really want a group that listens to me and has good bedside manner. I would prefer to deliver at Evanston hospital.....as we are about 10 minutes away by car. I have 1 appointment with a group affiliated with NorthShore, Midwest Center for Women's Health....Dr's Jelcz, and 3 others....any heard of them? Please reply....desperate for some good advice!!
Honestly, I don't think a really good Dr would allow you to have an elective C section, with no medical need.
Good advice? Don't have an elective c-section.
Most doctors don't have a problem with pain meds during labor and delivery, but I wouldn't trust a doctor who would allow a patient to elect to have major abdominal surgery over giving birth the way their body intended for no reason at all other than mom didn't want to labor and birth the natural way. C-sections should be saved for emergencies, and any good doctor would follow that.
i had all the drugs i could get the 1st time, and nothing at all the second. It's about the same, but i feel you on the labor meds-I'd never have done it natural the 1st time around(didn't have choice 2nd, baby almost born on the highway), but I gotta say it: any doctor that hands out a medically unnecessary c-section like candy is bad news.
You may want to visit the website for the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (acog.org) and see what their position on elective C-sections is at this time.
Many members of the organization may closely follow their guidelines in order to keep risk and liability (malpractice) premiums as low as possible.
Regarding your ability to choose meds, that is a different subject. Again, though, the advice already given on looking into the various hospital systems and their policies is really your best bet. If you find an OB/GYN who practices as a hospital physician (employee of that hospital vs. an independent physician), they may be bound, by contract to perform their duties as the hospital states vs. how they choose to.
As a biologist, I wanted to avoid a c-section at all costs. The risks are far greater than a vaginal delivery when you compare them side-by-side. However, like the other moms, I agree they are definitely appropriate for emergent situations.
Good luck!
You might just want to call their office and ask what their policy is.
I really have no idea what's common, but I think a lot of that is tied to insurance and risk. Different hospitals have different policies.
So I would just suggest calling around.
I'd have to say I agree with BeckyW.
Totally understand the want to have a doctor that listens to your wants and needs.
I personally am not a fan of pain meds and all that, but I'm not gonna preach anything to you :) CHildbirth is PAINFUL and I think it's every mom's decision on how they want it to go.
But with that said I do think that any dr that is willing to just give c-sections whenever they feel like it, probably isn't a GOOD doctor to have.
I wish I could help ya find a Dr. The only ones I know of are more south than Evanston. I used to live near Homewood so only doctors I know are from that area. Good luck!
Sorry -but any doctor worth being a doctor isn't going to do an "elective c-section" on a first time mom unless there's a breech situation or some other medical problem that lets them know up front a c-section is necessary! You can have an epidural you know and deliver vaginally. Delivering vaginally is MUCH easier to recouperate from than the major surgery that is a c-section. If you DO find a doctor who will let you just schedule a c-section for no reason, you are probably dealing with a crappy doctor! Also, they'll have to falsify records and lie in order for your insurance to cover it. Insurance companies ONLY pay for needed c-sections.
Why would you want an elective C-section? C-sections are best left for only extreme situations.
Having said that my sister and mother and I talked my youngest sister's doctor into doing a C-section first time around. We all have a history of not being able to give birth. My 1st was born not breathing and very ill. I was in labor for over 14 hours. I only dialated to 4. My sister had her son but SERIOUSLY shouldn't have had him. We are small framed and only 5' 2". Her son weighted 9 lbs & 2 oz. It broke both his collar bones. She will have to have repairative surgery at some point in the future.
Be sure the reason for wanting an elective surgery is warranted and not just out of fear.
Good luck.
If the doctor can't show medical necessity for doing a c-section over vaginal delivery, your insurance likely will not cover it. I had a c-section (not elective) so I can definitely understand you wanting that (mine was such a good experience). I knew exactly when my child would arrive and how.
K I don't want to offend you in anyway but as a mother of two who has had two C-sections let me just say that I don't really think you know what you are asking for when you say you want a C-section. They are so much harder on your body...recovery is awful and very very painful. Won't you rather just have pain meds during your labor so you don't have to feel pain and then have like hardly any pain after and be up walking around that day? I don't think you realize how much pain is involved with a c-section. Please just try to have a vaginal birth. I don't think you would regret it.
Try Dr. Chimene Pellar. She delivered my two daughters when Iived in Chicago. She is across the street from Evanston Northwestern. Her practice is awesome and she will at least listen to you with empathy. Whether she will do an elective C-section - I do not know.
Well, I agree with most of the post about not electing to have a c-section. I understand the fear of having a natural labor, with or without drugs. I HIGHLY recommend a book called "Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way"
http://www.amazon.com/Natural-Childbirth-Bradley-Way-Revi...
It is great at describing exactly what happens, and my unmedicated labor was just as the book described. I was not in a terror of pain, but I was aware of what was happening, why something felt the way it did, and so I did not panic, or tense up making it more difficult. I also took the birthing class at the hospital, which compared to the Bradley Classes I took were a joke, at best. I also knew when something was NOT normal and we did end up in a C-section due to my awareness of what was going on. I am not trying to sway you to labor unmedicated, but you can be informed about what is happening, why it is happening, and feel confident that you can deliver without fear and empowered with knowledge. My twin who was terrified of the idea of delivering a child went through the class more to just ease her panic and fear of the unknown....she not only delivered but did do so unmedicated!!!
I am not sure of your reasons, but hopefully you will find the answers to what you need.
Just wanted to stop in and disasgree with all the other posters. There is nothing wrong with wanting to have an elective C-section. I was terrified beyond all reason about giving birth. I spoke with the head of OB/GYN at our hospital about having an elective C-section. We talked about the pros and cons and he convinced me that I could deliver vaginally but if I really wanted I could have the c-section. What do you think happened? I tried the regular way and ended up with an emergency c-section. Should have listened to my instincts.
So, I just wanted to support your decision. I hate it how you asked for Dr. recommendations and ended up with a bunch of people telling you that you shouldn't have an elective c-section. Your choice, not theirs.
