C section

Hi all has anyone had a c section under general anaesthetic I have just been informed that this is probably the most safe way for me to deliver. Any advice would be amazing I'm just so scared.

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There a C section group on here you can join im sure someone on there will have some guidance for you😊

Someone asked about this the other day - https://www.peanut-app.io/share/3ozi92IrI2b

I did with my first baby but it was an emergency so I don’t really have any advice on how to prepare for it I’m afraid.

I just wanted to wish you luck and let you know that being scared I completely normal. I’m also scared. I have opted for another c-section this time as I do not want to end up in another emergency situation. My friends have told me that planned c-sections are a lot more relaxed. I have been told that I will be awake for this one so I’m also worried about what to expect though I do not want to be under general again either.

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