Seeking Advice Before Scheduled C Section

Baby is scheduled to arrive via C section on March 5. It’s March 1. I’ve been pretty anxious and hyper aware past few days about trying NOT to go into labor beforehand. My Q for you is… should I call off March 2 and 3? I wfh March 4. I’m a college professor so my only tasks for these 2 days is walking from car to building and between classrooms, proctoring 3 exams, and giving one lecture (I can stay seated). It’s lowkey, but I’m terrified that even the walking will be enough to trigger contractions or water breaking, which would be uncomfy to experience publicly. I also teach 35 min away from home, in the opp direction of my hospital which is already 20 min from home.

I’ve had Braxton Hicks (not painful, just hardening) false contractions for weeks. Baby is def causing more pressure on bladder than before. I *think* I saw something like a mucus plug this morning, and I’ve felt like I have to poop today but haven’t pooped. Is it just constipation… or is baby trying to come out soon? I have not experienced anything painful.

What should I do in regards to work. I’m being reluctant bc these two work days are “easy” and I’d like to save my off days for after my maternity leave.

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Additional info: About 16 weeks into pregnancy doc diagnosed me with a short cervix, which scared me for a week, but I have had zero complications since then.

Even with your symptoms there is no way to guarantee or judge when you will go into active labor. However if the thought is causing you stress then it may be better to be off work then have the constant anxiety. If you do go to work just have a contingency plan like spare clothes, maternity bag, etc. packed in your car. Have numbers saved for the hospital, spouse etc. and if you have a friend at work maybe ask them to let people know if you have to leave early due to the pregnancy.

Id say go bc it'll help the days go by faster lol. My csection is scheduled the 9th & ive still been going for long walks just not having sex (to not bring on labor).
But I can see how the drive might be concerning. Id probably call my Dr's nurse line & ask for their opinion about it since they've been seeing you.

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Hello mums ❤️

I’m 3 months plus postpartum, and I had my baby through a C-section.

My concern is that my lower tummy is still hanging over my C-section scar. It’s not that I look pregnant, but I have this tummy pouch that is really bothering me.

I’ve spoken to my GP, and they reassured me that everything is fine and that it should improve with time. They also advised me to try some gentle exercises.

Please, mums who experienced this after a C-section, did your tummy eventually go down? What helped you? Are there any safe exercises you would recommend?

I’d really appreciate your experiences and advice. Thank you, mums. ❤️

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