Elective C-Sections
Hi ladies,
I’ve got a question — are there any mums on here who have previously had an elective C-section and could guide me through the appointments you had leading up to your actual surgery date?
I’ve currently been attending my usual consultant appointments. At my most recent one, I signed some paperwork, collected my prescription for the medication I’ll need to take before the big day, and had my MRSA screening swabs done. I was then “discharged” from the appointment the same day.
However, I still have two more appointments booked in. I have no idea what the next one is for, so I was wondering if anyone might know what to expect or what it could be for?
I know the final appointment is the day before surgery and that’s for things like blood tests, a urine sample, blood pressure checks, etc.
Would really appreciate hearing what your experience was and what appointments you had leading up to your C-section. 🩷 x
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I have got a c section booked for the 7th and I have had none of these appointments 😱🤔🫤 x
Leading up to the sections (had two), I had a scan around week 36 for growth and then the preop booked 2/3 days before.
That’s just final bloods for cross match (they order blood in for you if needed), urine test, swabs, consent forms, arrival instructions. Literally 10 mins 😊
Mine is booked for next Wednesday (7th). I’m going to the hospital tomorrow just for final bloods and urine test etc. I’ve had a growth scan at 35 weeks. Now I’m 37+5.
One is group and save bloods, urine and BP, one is swabs and then talk through what happens on the day.
I’m in Sheffield - having my second elective this week (7th). I’ve got to go in to do bloods the day before and then I’ve got a phone call appt booked with the anaesthetist the day before. Think from what I remember last time is they just went through what to expect and when you have to stop eating/when to go in etc. Hope it all goes smoothly and you have a really positive experience like I did for my first 🙏🩷
I’m booked in on the 7th I’ve had a phone call from the anaesthetic team and that’s it other than 2 calls with my consultant my pre op is Tuesday morning. This is my 3rd section 1 emergency 1 planned then this planned x
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Elective C-Sections
Hi ladies,
I’ve got a question — are there any mums on here who have previously had an elective C-section and could guide me through the appointments you had leading up to your actual surgery date?
I’ve currently been attending my usual consultant appointments. At my most recent one, I signed some paperwork, collected my prescription for the medication I’ll need to take before the big day, and had my MRSA screening swabs done. I was then “discharged” from the appointment the same day.
However, I still have two more appointments booked in. I have no idea what the next one is for, so I was wondering if anyone might know what to expect or what it could be for?
I know the final appointment is the day before surgery and that’s for things like blood tests, a urine sample, blood pressure checks, etc.
Would really appreciate hearing what your experience was and what appointments you had leading up to your C-section. 🩷 x
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