Elective C-Section

[Babybaby1]

Hiya

Is anyone else having an elective C-section? If so when have your NHS trust told you it will be performed?

I am having one due to on going pelvis and hip problems (much to the disgust of my midwives) however they have told me they will not perform the operation until I reach 39-40 weeks.

I am terrified of going into labour as this could cause problems but the professionals won't listen to my concerns.

I requested that I perhaps have it done at the very end of my 38th week to minimise risk but not getting anywhere. The doctor told me if I do this there is a chance my baby could end up in special care???

Any advice would be appreciated x

 

[Toria111]

Hi,

My last baby was delivered by c-section, so having a c-section again this time. My consultant booked it at my 16 week appt. baby will be delivered 6 days before my due date. My last c-section was 10 days prior to due date.

I think they like to leave it as late as possible to make sure baby's lungs have matured fully.

But don't worry, labour takes forever with the majority of people, so if you have any inkling that labour is beginning, you just go in and they do the c-section early.

Most hospitals will only book a few elective sections per day as if any emergencies come up, the electives get bumped. I'm first on the list for Monday morning. Probably because it was booked so long ago. They may have looked at the list at your hospital and there's already people booked for certain days. Is this your first baby? That's maybe why they are saying they might leave you to 40 weeks.

 

[Gayle30]

They usually wont do an elective until 39 weeks. I was told that unless I presented with a head between my legs and was in spontaneous labour then I would still get my elective. I worried that things kicked off before also. As it happened I had severe OC so baby came out at 37weeks. But originally she was down to come at 39+2

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[Babybaby1]

HI Girls

Thanks for this. Yes it is my first baby. I have been met with lots of resistance over this section so I was unsure whether they were just trying to be awkward or not.

The doctor I saw scared the life out of me so I have booked to go and meet my actual consultant this Thursday to talk it through.

xx

 

[Toria111]

I would just go to your consultant with all your questions written down so you don't forget anything. Also ask for a proper explanation for reasoning behind leaving the section so late, and what procedure is if your waters break or if contractions start earlier.

How did the dr scare you? They should really be putting you at ease especially as it's your first baby.

 

[kesslet]

I'm asking my consultant for an elective c section next week due to hip and pelvic pain. Did you really have to fight to get it? I'm really worried he'll say no.

 

[titch]

I think if the pelvic pain is pregnancy related then you would be referred to a physiotherapists. They will recommend certain positions that you could and couldn't use in labour. If options are very limited for you you could discuss with you consultant about a c section.

Theyre not trying to be awkward, c sections carry a lot higher risk for you and baby than a natural birth so they try to make recommendations that are safest for you and baby. For some situations c section is safer for others a natural birth is safer.

Remember their recommendations are just that, not law. Its your body and choice so its down to you in the end. They may ask you to sign a form acknowledging that you are going against their recommendations, this is because midwifery is the most sued medical profession and if they do a section when its not medically justified by NICE guidelines etc then you could sue them

 

[BunnyN]

It's not good that you felt scared by the doctor but I do think he was just trying to be responsible. It's important that the risks of a CS are explained, not that it's not the right choice for you but there are higher risks and longer recovery involved that you need to be aware of when you decide to have a CS. If you had a CS early chances are your baby would be fine but if your baby ended up in special care because of it it wouldn't be fair that they hadn't explained that possibility. Really it's just a case of balancing the advantages and disadvantages. Maybe try asking what plan of action they would recomend. They may have experience with problems like yours and be able to give sound advice and sugestions about positions and pain relief for a VB or you may just get the feeling that they are not taking your problem seriously enough and that a CS is still the answer. Lot's of women have good CS experiences so if you decide that is what you are going to have and need your confidence building look for some positive CS stories to read.