C Section!

Hi, so they’ll probably give you an estimated day and then closet to the time they’ll give you a confirmed date. I booked mine the week before due date and they confirmed it would be 4 days from the day I booked it!
Pros of elective section : a non rushed and relaxed environment compared to an emergency one (my sis in law had an emergency one so I can compare here for you)
- I was smiling and giggling with my husband until they made the first incision (I saw the reflection in the lighting chrome overhead and the blood made me stop laughing, but had I not seen that I would’ve continued in la la land
- you can prepare! My mum had a blanket personalised with the baby’s date of birth on it which we took newborn photos of him in, so it was handy to know exactly when little one would be here
- prior to a planned section they give you some medication to take to reduce stomach acid and you aren’t supposed to eat the night before, so it all goes smoothly. Now if you have an emergency ….

It depends which hospital you're going to be under. With MFT, I selected a c section as little one was breech. I went in to go through options for delivery on the 3rd December, chose a section and then got a date literally 5 days before the section. I had to go in 3 days before for a pre op and to receive some information and medication.

I have nothing but good things to say about it. The only thing I found was I couldn't poo and wow when I did. It was like birthing a baby through my bumhole!!! 🤣🤣 so take some prune juice with you and drink it to help you go. My partner was extremely supportive and needed, and he helped me massively in the first few weeks. Move everyday, it will help with your recovery. By day 6 I was going stir crazy being in the house, so went for a short walk round the block. It was SLOW but it was nice to get some fresh air. The only con I have is the poo after the section, as my section and healing was great. Definitely make sure you have your support network around!!