C-section

I have a low lying placenta at 28 weeks. They will rescan at 32, but for now it hasn’t moved and they are recommending a planned c-section. I am very conflicted about it as I always thought I will have a vaginal birth, but not sure if it’s because I think it’s better or everyones opinion about it (especially my mom). I want to hear everyone’s experience and opinions on planned sections, how was the recovery, the benefits or what didn’t work. I was told I will still do the skin to skin and delayed cord clamping with the section. I will also have help for 10 days after surgery and my husband is staying with my home for a month.

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I’m in the same position as you. I had a vaginal birth with my first and found recovery okay. I’m worried about having a section with the recovery time and limitations after, whilst having a 4 year old at home already. I have been told by the consultant that there is still chance of the placenta moving, as long as none of it is over the cervix. Which I don’t think mine is, so I’m still being hopeful x

Hello, I was told I have a low lying placent at my 20 week scan. They told me it is supposed to go up with the baby's growth though. Did they suggest to have a c section regardless?

I've had 2 emergency c sections and having my third by planned section. Both really positive experience and didn't feel panicked, also had delayed cord clamping and photos taken.
Recovery I was up walking and showered as soon as the epidural wore off and walking around no issues the next day (both of mine were late evening deliveries). Genuinely no issues in terms of recovery and pain (just kept up with pain medicine as advised) and able to breastfeed both.
They say you shouldn't drive for at least 6 weeks but I think I was back in the car by 4.
Likewise my scar healed nicely and not very noticeable now.

I had a low lying placenta with my 1st it eventually moved, you still have a little bit of time. I ended up with an emergency C section in the end and tbh it was so much more straightforward than the 14hrs of labour prior. I booked my scheduled c section when I was 13 weeks.
Yes you can definitely do skin to skin and some hospitals do delayed cord clamping as a default but you should ask
Recovery will take time and those 10 days you have two people helping will be a God send.

I’ve had two planned c sections, both with fast recoveries and memorable and calm experiences. I had delayed cord clamping, skin to skin, pictures and videos taken throughout and no issues breastfeeding. Personally I would recommend a c section anytime but I’m bias due to my experiences. Don’t let what anyone else thinks impact you and your decision making, you do what is safest for you and your baby x

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