38 or 39 weeks?

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• ollier2001

  Apr 9, 2009 3:34PM

  hi hon!!
  
  it is usually done as close to 39 as poss - but this depends on when you would be 39 (ie if it is a Saturday, they could do it at 38+6, or Monday 39+2). it also depends on how many others are booked around your time.
  
  as for your date, i would expect you'll get that at your next visit!!
  
  xxxxxxx

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• malakin

  Apr 9, 2009 7:21PM

  I had mine at 38+5 due date 15 march 09 which was a sunday,,,, and i got my date at my 36wk check up with consultant. We were very lucky were 1st down to theatre so had my daughter at 9.53am which meant that i was up and making my way to the loo by 3pm and was only in 2 days so home by sunday lunchtime!
  
  Good luck xxx

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• Team_Blue_aka_doublebubble

  Apr 10, 2009 6:16AM

  hi ive been told that it will be 39+ as better for baby xxDBxx

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• rachyroo1977

  Apr 18, 2009 8:45AM

  The leaflet I had said they prefered to do any elective c sect after 39 weeks, unless there is a medical reason why they should do it earlier. They like to do it after 39 wks as there is less chance of you or baby having problems.
  
  Rach

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• rachyroo1977

  Apr 18, 2009 8:45AM

  The leaflet I had said they prefered to do any elective c sect after 39 weeks, unless there is a medical reason why they should do it earlier. They like to do it after 39 wks as there is less chance of you or baby having problems.
  
  Rach

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• haydnsmum

  Apr 18, 2009 3:50PM

  Im just gatecrashing from due in july forum sorry! Im having an elective section at 38 weeks and 5 days (on my mums birthday) and am counting the weeks!! I had an emergency cesearean with my son 3 years ago and have decided to have a cesearean with my daughter this time xx

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• Mummy-Carly

  Apr 19, 2009 6:09PM

  I had mine at 38 weeks 6 days this was a thursday, was out on the Saturday lunch time. Baby was 7lb 3oz and 8 days early from EDD so a pretty good size. i thnk it all depends on the hospital and circumstances

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