Case study: 'My C-section was a horrific experience'

Published on Tuesday 17 May 2011 19:01

HAVING a Caesarean was so traumatic for new mum Pamela Anderson, she had to have counselling after the birth of her son Archie, now nine months.

The 37-year-old from Glasgow is bemused by those who chose to have surgery over a natural birth - if it is not essential.

"I don't know why anyone would opt for a C-section. It was the most horrific experience of my life," she said.

After 22 hours in labour, hospital staff became concerned when her baby moved into the wrong position for a natural birth.

However, Mrs Anderson is convinced it might not have been necessary.

She said: "It seems to be the case that they don't give you enough time. After 20 hours they just say 'that's enough'. I met another consultant who reviewed my notes afterwards, who thought Archie might have been born naturally if we had just waited four hours."

She had to have two blood transfusions and had problems later as a result of the surgery.

She said: "Nine months on and still I feel the physical effect of it as well as the emotional side.

"I never ever want to go through that experience ever again. I can only describe it as feeling like someone is looking for their car keys in the bottom of a handbag - but in your stomach."