So so scared. C section tomorrow.

I was the same / I was terrified so bad something bad was gonna happen . I told them I was really scared and had anxiety and they were so kind and just reassured me, I kind of tried to tell myself if something went wrong I’m already in surgery so that’s the best place to be rather than going natural and having to be rushed to surgery. Everything went fine, I was a bit spacey and sick afterwards but other than that it was all okay,

Please don’t be worried! I know it’s easier said than done, but it’ll honestly be fine. I remember when I had a c section and how terrified I was but the hospital staff were amazing in calming me down. Do you have anyone coming with you when you have your c section?

yes my partner will be with me. I’m so scared that something will happen to me and my baby will be left without me 😭

Same here! I had mine last Tuesday 27th and I was terrified. I am so annoyed at myself now looking back getting into a state and just enjoying it. I told the anaesthetist and he gave me stuff to calm my nerves etc and it did work, it is daunting I won’t lie but everyone is there for you and for you and your babies care ❤️ it really is over before you know it, baby is out within a couple of minutes and then while your being stitched baby and birthing partner is with you all the way. It flies in!! The recovery is longer than natural birth but with pain meds is bareable. You can do this , believe in yourself mumma ❤️❤️

I was very anxious too but it really is ok. I was scared of the needle on my back, but it’s not painful. They can also give you more sedation to further relax you, it helped me. Recovery is harder than the actual surgery. It’s very quick and your baby is out in minutes!

I know exactly how you feel as that’s why I opted for a C-section too. I was where you are nearly four months ago.
It is daunting and scary but you manage to find a way through it, take it step by step tomorrow.
The hospital team were all wonderful with me and reassured me every step of the way, let them know your fears and they will help you
Best of luck tomorrow you’ll be fine

Honestly it's so quick you barely know it's happening and then your bundle of joy will be here you'll forget about it instantly, recovery is tough but it's all so worth it. Try not to worry and get some sleep if you can tomorrow will be the best day of your life ❤️

You will be fine!! I elected for a section on maternal request too. I practically slept through it. Baby was delivered safely. I was on my feet next day and out walking with the pram 2 weeks later!
Scar has healed well and no complications! You can do this!
I actually went into labour a month earlier than my section date and flew into 1 minute long contractions a minute apart within an hour of my waters breaking. 16 hours of that before they could get me down to theatre for the spinal which was painless. It was such a relief not to feel that pain any longer! My own contractions felt like my whole body was being crushed with a metal claw. I'd learned hypnobirthing just incase. I was prepared I thought for anything but Ive never experienced pain like it. I was in the depths - me vs the pain holding on for dear life. I was so glad when they could finally take me down. If I were to have another child I'm definitely going section again. That part was a breeze for me!
Wishing you so much luck! You'll be fine! 🥰

Oh mumma!!! Breathe!! You're going to be fine! I was shaking when they took me down for mine (I was an emergency c section.) my partner put my air pod in my right ear (he sat on the left) and played my favourite tunes. It really helped calm me & before I knew it, they were showing me my baby girl. The worst part was walking into the operating room & then waiting for them to finish so I could hold my baby girl. I could feel myself getting more and more impatient watching my partner rock her whilst she cried. It was over so quickly though, in the grand scheme of things

Normal to be emotional the night before - I was crying too, for loads of reasons. It ended up being the most magical experience with discomfort here and there, but all far outweighed by the positives. Try to look forward to it and enjoy it xx

Please don’t be scared! Honestly you’ve got this! So glad you’ve got your partner with you. You’ll have good support!

Awwwww honestly don't worry about a thing! 💖 I was absolutely terrified of dying but the whole thing was great!! You don't feel a thing. The needle doesn't even hurt either. It does feel weird being numb but it honestly is all good! ❤️❤️ Its so fast too and then you have your wee baby in your arms and it's beautiful 🤩 I did ask them for a cold facecloth on my head cuz I was so warm and it really helped 🥰💖 but honestly you will be fine! 😃

The best thing you can do is to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible going in. The more you know about the procedure, the more confident and relaxed you’ll be. So just spend a few hours tonight learning about what to expect. I’d suggest starting with some positive c-section stories:

https://thepositivebirthcompany.com/blog/tag/c-section?srsltid=AfmBOopu1o9ilGn5LuThLaUJoEweVqVKEKs6vSuwIhOOGym6ifHOVDND

Remember that just because you’re having a c-section, you can still make certain choices so you have the birth you want. Have a listen to the chapter on c-sections of this book:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7BFRJgOWrPeMRsGKNCl8IW?si=YUIb0P6HSXOINHOGBIMGjA

Chapter 6 on using your B.R.A.I.N would also be useful, plus chapter 8 on breathing techniques. There’s also some guided relaxation scripts that might help.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Try to stay calm. Talk to your anaesthetist. Make sure your birthing partner knows how to advocate on your behalf. And good luck!

You’ve got this!

Just think, tomorrow you’ll be a mum. Baby in your arms in 15 mins, no pain, no drama.

It’s the best decision I made for myself and I’m doing it again in December. The staff are so good and super used to nervous patients, for all surgeries! They will look after you, keep you calm and even take all the photos and video you want xxx

I had a c section last Wednesday (had a planned one booked in at 41 weeks as didn't want to be induced) and just like you I was terrified and I hate hospitals and anything like this, never had any surgery before now but honestly do not worry, it wasn't as bad as I made out in my head and it is all over very quickly. And baby is out and with you so quickly that you are distracted by baby to even think about what's going on. How I looked at it is that it's the safest way for my baby to be delivered as it's in a controlled environment (sounds like you've got the same mindset as me) so I have no regrets with my decision, baby is here now safe and sound so it was all worth it.
Believe in yourself and you can conquer anything, you will get through it xx

I was terrified too, but it wasn't bad at all. They check to make sure you are properly numbed, and you have two nurses sitting up by you to monitor your awareness. Honey I felt a little high while they did the surgery. Was talking with them the entire time. You only feel a "pulling sensation" if that. Only took like 30 minutes and I was back in the maternity ward holding my baby.
You definitely are sore for the next couple weeks but I've been told Most drs prescribe stronger pain meds than I was prescribed, but even just on ibuprofen my pain was only bad when I moved from laying to standing (for 30 seconds)

Was literally in your boat on the 2nd. I’m now back at home in my gorge compression socks with my son and my partner. You will be in the best possible hands, it will be over before you know it, and you’ll be recovering like a dream I’m sure. In my case I didn’t even know it started! Baby was out before I’d cottoned on that they’d even made a start on me they were that good!

I was super anxious the first time, it's honestly not that bad. You won't feel any pain, and it'll take about 45 minutes total. They'll talk to you the entire time and you'll feel a little tugging, but no pain. It's really not as scary as we make it out to be in our minds.

I've had 3 csections, one emergency and two repeat and I wasn't any less nervous the third time, which was a month ago. It's natural to be nervous but I'm sure that everything will go smoothly and you'll be happily holding your baby soon enough.

Please try not to worry x
I was in your position too this time last year and have no regrets x
Hold someone’s hand for the epidural and ask to have a playlist playing on your/ birth partners phone next to your ear
Good luck! X

I have had 3sections and every time super anxious and nervous but you just have to have faith you made the right decision and remember what comes from it. It’s not easy but you got this they do them everyday. Wishing you luck!

Hey lovely,

This was me 3 years ago with my little boy, I had panic attacks even in the room right before they took me in, but I promise you it really is nothing to worry about, the epidural part didn’t hurt at all you can’t feel a thing, the most you feel is a pulling sensation and baby is out with in 5 minutes, I was home the next day up walking a few hours later & recovery was smooth. I’m now pregnant with my second baby and booked for another c-section in October. I wouldn’t have gone for another one if I thought anything was scary or awful.i promise planned is much more relaxed 🫶🏻 you’ve got this x

You’ll be fine I didn’t sleep the night before my maternal choice section and I was dreading recovery more than the procedure. You’ll be fine it’s organised and calm and as long as you take pain meds recovery is far better than I was expecting
Drink peppermint tea for trapped wind and get up and about little and often as soon as you can 🤞🏻 best of luck - you’ll smash it and you get to meet your perfect little baby after all this time!

I had an emergency section after a 3 day failed induction - I was so scared but I knew it had to be the way to get my little girl here safely, the staff were amazing in theatre

(I’m a nurse myself and know the medical ins and outs so it made me 100% more anxious 😂)

But I couldn’t fault them honestly - it was a positive experience considering the induction experience was so shit - if we have a second I’m going to have a planned section

Alls I would say is the recovery is harder than the actual section itself, but I was alright after 2 weeks
Just take it easy xx

Thank you so much everyone, I feel a bit better now but who knows how I will be in the morning 😂 so so excited to meet my little boy though! I will update tomorrow x

We will all be thinking of you! 💖

Best thing we did ♥️

Honestly, I was so scared I didn’t sleep much for 3 nights before my c section. It was the best experience. The anaesthetist came to see me in the morning and spoke through the whole procedure from start to finish and answered any questions that I had. He did warn me about the shakes. They started to happen during the procedure but nothing to worry about. They don’t last very long.

You’ve got this 🥰🥰 x

I was so emotional about the needle in my hand... More than anything else. Which sounds so irrational. My support person was so good at keeping my spirits upbeat and excited to meet my baby. You can tell them you are nervous they will reassure you.

Do not worry...your body is not in labour soo no physical trauma before the process...the surgical teams will be all over you assuring u all the way...planned c sections are mostly very calm

Honestly elective c sections are nothing like the horror stories.

You'll only be in theatre around an hour and baby will be out in first 10/15 mins... the rest of the time flys by! All being well they'll probably discharge you the next day.

The only pain I felt was a few seconds sting for the needles and the recovery was achey but totally manageable on paracetamol and ibuprofen taken religiously for 2 weeks. I was able to carry him in car seat briefly the next day. Got down to change him on the floor. Was putting washing in and wiping spills on the floor a few days later... it's all doable slowly and carefully.

We were out walking week 2 and visiting family. Week 3 I drove.

He’s perfect - the c section is so worth it to have that little bundle of joy in your arms 🥺💙😍

Congratulations 💙 he's gorgeous! 🥹🥹

Awe so cute. Congratulations

I totally understand your nerves. If it helps at all, I had the most wonderful experience with my elective c section. My boy is eleven months now and I’m over the moon at how it all went. Try to meditate today if you can and envisage the best case scenario of your tomorrow, because it’s so easy to think of the worst case. I do, all the time xx