C-Section Date

I used St Thomas’.

I had my first c-section booked for week 39 (had that booked by week 32) but went into labour week 38. I went straight to Tommies, was prepped for surgery and waited for an empty emergency spot on the day.

Second baby booked for week 38 due to baby 1s surprise plus bank holidays. They changed it to week 37 3 days before due to a pathology lab strike and i got ICP that escalated rapidly after week 35.

Both times though it changed and they were such amazing calm, happy, trauma free births. I loved my sections and my care there.

Don’t overthink it ! I had mine at 40+ 5 and it was an emergency . Just make sure your prepared for the aftercare

UK guidance with elcs is 39w to avoid spontaneous labour, however if you have a planned section and go into spontaneous labour before the date theyve given they just do it on that day. Most babies that are born by spontaneous labour are at 41w though so try not to worry x

I had a similar situation, eventually I felt like they kept putting the elective off further and further in the hope I would just go into natural labour. I got so worried I clarified with the midwife, and she said I could still ask for the c section if this happened. I know it's rubbish, and super scary I remember, so my thoughts go out to you really 🌹

I was also at St Thomas for my 2. I had my first at 39+3 and my second at 39 weeks.
With my first I found out the date a couple of weeks before, with my second we had the date a couple of months before, but on the Teams call they said that most women tend to find out from 38 weeks.

Happy to answer any questions etc.

I opted for an elective section too for the same reason as you, I was told by my consultant it would be 39 weeks but got my date for 40+1 which I was nervous about as was worried about going into labour spontaneously. I was really disappointed but I didn’t need to worry in the end. The whole section experience was calm and a lovely experience too. Good luck 🥰

Sorry I forgot to add, I was reassured I’d still be able to have the section if I did go into spontaneous labour. It still panicked me though as I wanted to avoid it! X

My first was emergency at 40 +5 and my second will be at 39 weeks on January 13. They let me book the date at my last appt.

Mine is 39 because I had HELLP so earlier is better.

Also when are you due? Could it be that your dr is out of town and you are getting bumped to when they will be back?