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This is maybe a bit niche, but do any of your trusts share their monthly birth stats on Facebook? Eg, how many caesareans, inductions, spontaneous vaginal births etc.
Mine does and I feel like the odds are awful but not sure if that’s normal or not! So for last month around 40% of women were induced, over 50% of all births were caesareans 30/20 emergency/induction, and their VBAC numbers are in single figures - births, not percentage
Mine does and I feel like the odds are awful but not sure if that’s normal or not! So for last month around 40% of women were induced, over 50% of all births were caesareans 30/20 emergency/induction, and their VBAC numbers are in single figures - births, not percentage
So when I went for my first midwife appointment she was discussing on options where I can give birth talking between local birthing centre or the main hospital. The day before there had been 7 births within the trust area and only 1 was a vaginal birth and that was done at the local unit, she said at hospital they are quicker to intervene with c section, forceps etc.This is maybe a bit niche, but do any of your trusts share their monthly birth stats on Facebook? Eg, how many caesareans, inductions, spontaneous vaginal births etc.
Mine does and I feel like the odds are awful but not sure if that’s normal or not! So for last month around 40% of women were induced, over 50% of all births were caesareans 30/20 emergency/induction, and their VBAC numbers are in single figures - births, not percentage
Our midwife led unit is still based in the hospital technically, but I can’t give birth there due to having a previous section, which is a shame! I get why they’re quick to intervene and try to minimise risk but I’d really love a VBAC!
That’s interesting, I’m going to have a look at my hospital now if I can find it!This is maybe a bit niche, but do any of your trusts share their monthly birth stats on Facebook? Eg, how many caesareans, inductions, spontaneous vaginal births etc.
Mine does and I feel like the odds are awful but not sure if that’s normal or not! So for last month around 40% of women were induced, over 50% of all births were caesareans 30/20 emergency/induction, and their VBAC numbers are in single figures - births, not percentage
I was surprised with my NCT group first time round that of the 8 of us there were 4 inductions (1 due to reduced movements, 3 due to going past 41 weeks), 3 c sections (all planned for various reasons) and only one went into labour naturally! So maybe those odds are realistic
I can’t find the most up to date info on my hospital unfortunately but it looks as if c-sections both emergency and elective are grouped together seem to be about 40% of births, 10% assisted delivery and 50% vaginal delivery in what I can find. Which seems kind of ok to me? No real data on inductions or VBACs.
In my hospital the midwife led suite is next to the ward also but as I’m hellbent on an epidural I’ll be in the consultant led ward, which I’m fine with but having worked with many doctors who just want things over and done with for their patients (not out of badness I think it’s just one track mindedness once they have been in their job a while) I can see that they would recommend assistance maybe a bit earlier than I’d like?
I’m really trying to be as prepared and planned but flexible as possible as I don’t want to upset myself if things don’t go exactly how I want them to!
In my hospital the midwife led suite is next to the ward also but as I’m hellbent on an epidural I’ll be in the consultant led ward, which I’m fine with but having worked with many doctors who just want things over and done with for their patients (not out of badness I think it’s just one track mindedness once they have been in their job a while) I can see that they would recommend assistance maybe a bit earlier than I’d like?
I’m really trying to be as prepared and planned but flexible as possible as I don’t want to upset myself if things don’t go exactly how I want them to!
Mine does! Not VBACS (from what I’ve seen) but induction, c section, even been a breech birth occasionallyThis is maybe a bit niche, but do any of your trusts share their monthly birth stats on Facebook? Eg, how many caesareans, inductions, spontaneous vaginal births etc.
Mine does and I feel like the odds are awful but not sure if that’s normal or not! So for last month around 40% of women were induced, over 50% of all births were caesareans 30/20 emergency/induction, and their VBAC numbers are in single figures - births, not percentage
interestingly when I was picking a hospital mine was noted for having a higher than average c section rate which is reflected in their stats, and I ended up with an EMCS…. I haven’t checked recently but I think it was similar figures for c sections, maybe slightly lower but hovering between 40-50%. Whilst the odds aren’t great there’s also around 400 healthy babies born a month at mine, which was something I tried to remind myself of.Something to consider is inductions increasing the chances of C-section which may explain why stats where there are high numbers of inductions also have a higher C-section rate.
Mine did but they stoped because some women found it triggering apparently. I mean you had to be on their social media to see it so it’s kind of a shame because I found it helps give a clearer expectation. Before I was pregnant I just assumed by far most people went into labour and gave birth vaginally, just easy peasy but it’s not the case at all.This is maybe a bit niche, but do any of your trusts share their monthly birth stats on Facebook? Eg, how many caesareans, inductions, spontaneous vaginal births etc.
Mine does and I feel like the odds are awful but not sure if that’s normal or not! So for last month around 40% of women were induced, over 50% of all births were caesareans 30/20 emergency/induction, and their VBAC numbers are in single figures - births, not percentage
God I think my trust refrain from sections. I practically begged for one after 72h labour & 3h pushing where midwives realised he was stuck.. consultant went mad with them & got me into theatre but was too late for section, he was too low down so had forceps delivery.
Glad now looking back but hopefully this time I get vbac again.. hoping to literally sneeze my second out
Glad now looking back but hopefully this time I get vbac again.. hoping to literally sneeze my second out
The stats over the last few years are awful and not normal at all!
Hugely spiked inductions, sections are spiralling, forceps, episiotomy etc are overused and retained placentas are becoming more common often as a result of these interventions. Aftercare is pure pish and the “golden hour” is achieved for less and less woman and their babies.
Not to scare anyone at all but most sadly of all, the maternal death rate was up 24% from 2018-2020 (unsure of recent stats but I’m pretty sure they’re no better).
There’s a reason why more and more woman are turning away from nhs maternity care. Either having home births or refusing their “care” all together.
My best friend is a midwife and with half the stuff she comes out with (which she has been taught and hasn’t questioned) I wouldn’t trust her to deliver my baby.
Hugely spiked inductions, sections are spiralling, forceps, episiotomy etc are overused and retained placentas are becoming more common often as a result of these interventions. Aftercare is pure pish and the “golden hour” is achieved for less and less woman and their babies.
Not to scare anyone at all but most sadly of all, the maternal death rate was up 24% from 2018-2020 (unsure of recent stats but I’m pretty sure they’re no better).
There’s a reason why more and more woman are turning away from nhs maternity care. Either having home births or refusing their “care” all together.
My best friend is a midwife and with half the stuff she comes out with (which she has been taught and hasn’t questioned) I wouldn’t trust her to deliver my baby.
This was me. Induction, epidural, forceps, episiotomy, retained placenta. Didn’t get to hold my baby until nearly 3 hours after he was born. I’ve asked for a birth debrief as I really want to understand what happened and how we can try avoid it this time!
I've been listening to The Great Birth rebellion and they put a lot of this down to unnecessary inductions (which they feel most are) and not enough continuity of midwife led care.
I didn't have an induction, but I did have two failed epidurals, then a different spinal block because they failed, episiotomy and forceps delivery. I was sick my whole pregnancy and delivery so the skin to skin contact lasted less than a minute before he was moved to my bf because I kept being sick.
Thisssssss. If we didn’t live so far away from the emergency hospital I’d absolutely be having a home birth. Instead I’m aiming for the midwife-led unit which is halfway between us and the emergency hospital. I spoke to one of the midwives (I’ve had zero continuity) about my preferences and she was on board with me, which is a relief! Don’t induce me, don’t sweep me, don’t offer me pain relief, don’t cut me, don’t come anywhere near me with forceps or ventouse, just leave me to it - if you’re that worried about getting the baby out then cut me open straight away instead of going through all that balls.
Sadly they have a severe staffing shortage and their birth pools are currently out of bounds due to legionella. I’m really hoping they get it sorted and I can give birth there because the emergency hospital sounds a bit too trigger happy when it comes to interventions and rushing you through birth.
Suffering terribly at my office desk every day for 8 hours 
Already brought in a V pillow which has helped a bit. Any advice??! I've got 4 more weeks of this!!
Already brought in a V pillow which has helped a bit. Any advice??! I've got 4 more weeks of this!!
Are you going into a physical workplace?Suffering terribly at my office desk every day for 8 hours
At 36 weeks I’d get a doctor’s note to at least get a more ergonomic chair if there’s money/capacity for that sort of thing, and request home working as a reasonable adjustment if it’s viable in your role tbh.
Obviously the above might not be feasible dependent on industry/role, but if it is- exercise whatever rights you have, and be as comfortable as possible in these last few weeks.
In my first pregnancy I was adamant to not ‘take the piss’ and soldiered on at all costs- and still got royally shafted by a ‘family friendly employer’ (diff industry to where I am now). Should have looked out for number 1 (and bebe) a little more
Has anyone had any experiences with elevated platelet counts in their blood work? Currently 15 weeks and had a phone call with a consultant today to say that my bloods at my booking appointment showed a platelet count of 443, which is near the threshold for thrombocytosis.
I’m having repeat blood work done next week, to see if it’s increased any further and have to take aspirin. I don’t think it’s that common in pregnancy but wondered if anyone else had any experience with it!
I’m having repeat blood work done next week, to see if it’s increased any further and have to take aspirin. I don’t think it’s that common in pregnancy but wondered if anyone else had any experience with it!
Yes I have to go physically into work every dayAre you going into a physical workplace?
At 36 weeks I’d get a doctor’s note to at least get a more ergonomic chair if there’s money/capacity for that sort of thing, and request home working as a reasonable adjustment if it’s viable in your role tbh.
Obviously the above might not be feasible dependent on industry/role, but if it is- exercise whatever rights you have, and be as comfortable as possible in these last few weeks.
In my first pregnancy I was adamant to not ‘take the piss’ and soldiered on at all costs- and still got royally shafted by a ‘family friendly employer’ (diff industry to where I am now). Should have looked out for number 1 (and bebe) a little more
I'm the same as you and don't want to take the piss, I only live 5 minute drive away, but the aches are horrendous! Especially around 3pm. My workplace also are not generous in terms of maternity so maybe I shouldn't care!!!- Status