Elective C-section - Would you be concerned
I'm feeling a bit all over the place after my consultant appointment this morning.
This is my third baby and due to previous complications, will be my third C-section. I have a history of large babies (not picked up in growth scans), hemorrhage during delivery (happened with my 1st) and sensitivity to spinal block (basically goes way too high).
Because of this, third baby has been consultant led and throughout I've been told C-section will need to take place between 38-39 weeks so that I don't risk going into labour and to avoid a big baby.
Today at my 36 week scan, I asked again when the C-section date would be and I was told they can only give me a provisional date (which they are suggesting is over 39 weeks). But they stressed this may be moved back/won't be confirmed until the week of the section in case they get emergencies.
I was in the room when my consultant was talking to the booking team and she kept saying, we cannot let her go past 39 weeks.
The upshot is the new provisional date is now 39 weeks exactly but they stressed this is very likely to be pushed back because the booking team don't view me as particularly risky
I feel really stressed about a) not knowing, b) potentially going against the guidance I've been given all pregnancy because they are busy.
What do you think? Is this something I should accept or should I keep pushing back?
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I am in a very similar situation, 3rd section due to different issues past and present, have always been told I can’t go beyond 39 weeks and I’m 38 weeks (tomorrow) and still do not have a date.
I’ve chased the ELCS team via email several times.
My midwife basically told me to shout the loudest, contact PALS ect as it’s so busy that’s the only way to get ahead ATM 😩
I think it’s really unfair that people in our circumstances get put in the same priority group as ladies who are having a “true elective” when ours is potentially dangerous if we go into spontaneous labour.
Ofc no disrespect to ladies who choose to have an ELCS I just think there should be different categories!
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