C section in NewYork

Hi! I'm new to this forum.
I'm 10 weeks pregnant. Due to some very traumatic experiences in the past, I have something called tokophobia. My psychiatrist in London(I'm new in USA) told me the best thing for my mental health conditions would be a c section.

I am curious to know if there are doctors who perform maternal choice c sections in New York? Or even Chicago or Dc?
(I have family there so I could move for the last few months)
I mean, I'm sure there are, but how easy are they to find?
Which are the cs friendly hospitals?
Thanks in advance for your help.

I'd like to point out that I don't want to start a cs v/s vb debate. I'm very well aware of the risks and I'm going into this with my eyes open.

Re: C section in NewYork

ABSOLUTELY! Primary Elective C/S are done all the time. I used to work at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC and I saw quite a few. Good Luck!!

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I think plenty of docs here in NY will be okay with your choice of having a c/s; particularly if you explain why you feel it's best.

You likely don't even have to look for "c/s friendly" hospitals -- here in the US c-sections are performed much more than in Europe. Every hospital is c-section capable, willing, and ready.

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Thanks so much guys!
I really appreciate it. I posted on this other forum and all the women pounced on me like I was so selfish to ask for one.
Thanks for being supportive and not judgemental.

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Posted by LittleKnownPoet

Thanks so much guys!
I really appreciate it. I posted on this other forum and all the women pounced on me like I was so selfish to ask for one.
Thanks for being supportive and not judgemental.

Re: C section in NewYork

I had to google tokophobia... I can't imagine anyone would turn you away for an elective c-section with your condition. Wishing you all the best!!!

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Thanks Bearcat:)

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I think if you have a note from a psych stating that you have this condition, that a dr. would have no problem scheduling one for you.

People get c/s all the time and they dont really need them. Sounds like you have a valid reason

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Good Point:) I'll get a note from a psychiatrist.

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I had to look it up too. And I think any doctor will want to do what is best FOR YOU!

Congrats on your pregnancy

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Thanks! I'm really excited. And quite terrified at the same time!

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will you be living in NYC? If so, Lenox Hill and Weill Cornell Hospital are fantastic choices, I recommend Dr. Melissa Waterstone at Weill Cornell medical associates:

http://www.weillcornell.org/cmaeast/

She's my doctor and the service I've received is top notch.

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Yes, I'll be in NYC most probably.
Thanks-I'll definitely get in touch with her. It always nice to go to a recommended doctor.

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Just wanted to add that C-sections are extremely common here in the US. At the hospital where I'm delivering, they gave me a pamphlet with all sorts of statistics and it stated that the c-section rate there was 42%. So almost half the babies born at that hospital are via c-section!

Women have elective c-sections all the time; for example, if a woman's first baby was a c-section, many doctors will just schedule the 2nd child to be born that way without even discussing a vaginal birth. I'm sure you won't have a problem. Good luck and a happy and healthy 9 months to you!

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Thanks for reassuring me.
I read on various other forums that "no ethical doctor would do them" and that "it is unreasonable to ask for one".
But after reading the replies on here, I realise that its going to be easier than I thought! So thanks a lot:)