Any one had a planned c-section?
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I had an emergency section with Reece due to labour not progressing, and his head never engaging. The hospital have asked me if I want to elect for a section this time and I have decided to go ahead with this, as Reece was a big baby and I couldnt get him out, and second babies tend to be bigger in our family. I was just wondering when you have a planned section? I thought it was about 2 weeks before your due date as they prefer not to take the risk of you going into labour before the section date and having to do an emergency section rather than a planned one but I have googled it and it seems to say never before 39 weeks, although it does all seem to be American. They seem to wait till last min with a breech baby incase they shift round at the final stage, but what if you elect for a section on the grounds that you have already had one? If you can let me know your experiences that would be great. Its not a big issue, Im only 13 weeks and not even seeing my consultant till near Christmas, just be nosy really. Thanks xx
I had an emergency section with Reece due to labour not progressing, and his head never engaging. The hospital have asked me if I want to elect for a section this time and I have decided to go ahead with this, as Reece was a big baby and I couldnt get him out, and second babies tend to be bigger in our family. I was just wondering when you have a planned section? I thought it was about 2 weeks before your due date as they prefer not to take the risk of you going into labour before the section date and having to do an emergency section rather than a planned one but I have googled it and it seems to say never before 39 weeks, although it does all seem to be American. They seem to wait till last min with a breech baby incase they shift round at the final stage, but what if you elect for a section on the grounds that you have already had one? If you can let me know your experiences that would be great. Its not a big issue, Im only 13 weeks and not even seeing my consultant till near Christmas, just be nosy really. Thanks xx
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So this time ive asked for planned csection and they are happy to do it at 38 wks cos of the last 2 being quite big and im only a shortie!! I remember my planned csection being very chilled and although i was worried and scared surgeon was great at putting me at ease and chatted all the way through the procedure, he had music on in the background so we was singing along too!! Recovery was great and i had no problems bonding, even now when i hear "natural" birth stories i shiver as i couldnt possibly imagine having a baby any other way!
I just know im going to feel more relaxed if i can definately have a planned c-section. Good luck with your c-sections ladies! xx
I am now starting to have funny dreams about the day and am a little worried aboot the spinal anaesthetic as well.
Filo x