Timing of scheduled C section

I know it's easier said than done but try not to worry. I had an emergency section with my little boy 4 years ago and I've opted for a section this time. I have gestational diabetes and I am now being watched for pre eclampsia. They've booked my section in for 5 days before my due date. I have also been told if I go into natural labour they will take me straight in for a section as that's what I've chosen. Wishing you all the luck in the world! You've got this!

They scheduled me at 39 weeks and I'm also afraid of the same thing my baby is breech but of he turned and it was safe I would be ok to give birth the regular way I don't want to be cut up and down

I am scheduled just one day before my due date, I had an emergency c section with my first. I am also worried about going into spontaneous labour but I've been reassured that the c section will still go forward even if i go into labour beforehand xx

I was scheduled for my first baby at 39+3 days. I didn’t go into labour. Waiting for my date for my second now! Xx

Thanks ladies, I called the ward as well for some reassurance. They said they don't like to do it before 39 weeks due to respiratory risks for baby but they feel confident that even if I go into spontaneous labour, they should have plenty of time to get me in for a C section without it feeling rushed. Wishing everyone a pleasant, stress-free, safe birth xx