Edd date and c section date given

My elective was booked in at 36 weeks and took place at 39 weeks

Both mine were booked around week 32-34.

My first was booked for week 39 but I went into labour week 38 so had my daughter (via section) that night.

My second was booked for week 38 to avoid a repeat but I got ICP so delivered via section week 37.

You find out closer to the date as that’s when they get theatre diaries, staff rotas and obstetrician availability but also it can change a lot. They leave empty spaces through the diary every day for emergencies so there is plenty of space still if things change.

Thanks ladies. My first c section I was also told at 37 weeks so it's filling me with anxiety as to why a midwife has said that I'll get an email at 39.5 weeks and that she has no power over that. It's made me feel so so anxious. I need blood tests/mrsa tests 2 weeks in advance so it doesn't make sense to get a date at 39.5 weeks at all