C-section next week due to breech baby

They numb you and you don't really feel anything also recovery was easy for me the first time
Remember to breathe

Hey! If it helps you feel any better, I had an unplanned c section because when I went to the hospital in labour my baby turned out to be breech and I had the c section shortly after arriving. It all happened so quickly. I was terrified too but it turned out to be an amazing experience. The medical team at the hospital were awesome and kept me well informed along the way which eased my mind. I think you have an advantage too that you know how your birth is going to happen so you can be mentally prepared. And the healing process has been way better than I expected. Just take the pain medications you're given and its really not so bad! Within a week I didn't need the medications anymore. I dont know if this helps any but I wish I knew I was going to have a c section like you just so I could have felt more prepared.

Hi! I also have a c-section next week ☺️ this will be my second c-section (I actually chose to have it this time!!). I want nothing to do with a traditional delivery (if men had babies I think the default system would be for everyone to have c-sections…).
My first time I spent 26 hours in pain until the doctors finally agreed to take the baby out of me. I think it’s a blessing you don’t have to go through labor. I know it’s not nice to write, especially in a forum of mums to be. But labor, to me, was like a mix of the films: The exorcist + Alien + Nightmare. I want to go to the hospital as someone who goes to the Mc Donald’s: I want my baby out and delivered, no pain, thank you very much 🍟🍔💁🏻‍♀️
All will go well, just relax and focus on the fact that you will be meeting your lovely baby very very soon ♥️☺️💫 (and you wont have contractions. Lucky you, and lucky me 😛).

I had my elective section on Tuesday and it was the best decision I made.
My first was an emergency and I couldn't go through everything I did back then again.

This was so chilled, calm and a positive experience. I walked down to theatre, they had music playing and the surgical team were all so good about reassuring me and my partner. The worst part was the local anaesthetic in the back - everything else was just a bit of pressure and tugging etc and it's over so quickly. My baby was born about 20 minutes of me entering the theatre and I was back on the ward in an hour and a half with babe in my arms 💞

Recovery can be tough on days 2 & 3 (where I am now) with contractions but with regular pain relief, it takes the edge off ☺️ x

Hey mama! You got this!❤️ I had a c section due to the same reason. I literally want any needles. Infact I wanted a pool birth! I’ve never had a surgery in my entire life, neither have I been on drip and I was planning on keeping it that way. One month after, I’m perfectly fine, baby is also fine.
All you have to do during your surgery is think happy thoughts so your mind can be calm during the process. During mine, I was gisting with my husband and after 30-40 minutes (or more), they were done. You can listen to music or call someone that’d calm you.

Trust me when I say you’d be alright! You’ve got this boo❤️🫂

I had a breech c section too. Ended up going into labor before the scheduled one so had to have it early. I would definitely recommend talking to your partner or birth support team about what you want or need to make you feel more comfortable and safe. I wasn’t offered any options or choices other than music or no music during the surgery, but when I made certain requests based on what I thought would help me be less anxious they were generally receptive. I was able to have my husband with me while they did the epidural which was really helpful and important to me and not generally hospital policy. So make sure you speak up for what you want! The one blessing in having a planned c section is that you do have time to think about what might help you beforehand.

hi! i was supposed to have a planned C-section at 39 weeks but I went into labor at exactly 38 weeks. I went to my doctor for a check up because I was having contractions and I was told that I was going to have my baby that day. The nurses were so nice and I didn’t feel anything but pressure during the C-section. Just remember at the end you will be holding your baby!