First time mum! Breech baby

I LOVED my c section experience. My girl was Frank beech the entire time and i went into labor at 34 weeks. Pre op in the states is just checking blood work and going over details for surgery, they’ll just likely confirm babes position then too. Dont let the idea of a c section ruin the experience for you.

I’m in the same position as you. C-section been booked for 39+3 as they’ve said my baby won’t turn and they won’t attempt an ECV due to having a uterine abnormality. A pre-op is usually physicals obs height weight blood tests etc. I have mine two days before my c-section date

Speak to your midwife about your anxiety and worry. They might be able to book you in for c-section date .

I found out at 36 weeks that my baby was footling breech too so they booked me in for a c-section then straight away. So also confused of the pre op? Maybe to check baby has turned ?

I was also worried, but they told me to just call in as soon as I had pain or any signs that I would go into labour . I called a couple of times and got checked .

Managed to keep my baby in until my planned c- section at 39+2.

Having a planned c-section was a great experience. I wouldn’t change my birth for anything.

But yes I remember them saying to call as soon as my water broke if it did . Because then you would need an ambulance . They informed to avoid trying to pump any milk and sex . Because this can make your body go into labour .

Eghh I’m excited for you . Try not too worry (Easier said than done, I know) and speak to your midwife. They wouldn’t put you at risk ❤️

Much love to you mama.

Have a look at your options and trust your body - whatever happens 🤗

There was the optibreech project and MWs listed there (there was a lady called Shaun I wished I had known about when I was in your position) which you might want to look at and contact to feel you've seen all your options

A pre op is to assess your health and go through any medical history with you. They will take your blood pressure and other vital signs. They will prepare you for the surgery and explain the procedure to you, complications etc. They will also go through post operative care with you.

I work in surgery, not specifically C section but pre ops are generally the same with the differences being tied to the specific surgery. Hope this helps

My little one was footling breech at 32 weeks and at 36 weeks was complete breech, we tried a ecv at 38 weeks but was not successful and was booked in for a c section at 39+1. Turns out the section was already booked at my 36 week appointment and I wasnt told so finding out at 38 weeks was a total suprise. The pre op appointment was just to take bloods and to give you medication to take the night before and morning of the section.
My c section was a very calm and wonderful experience x