ELCS after EMCS two years ago...

[bananabump]

I was just wondering if anyone who's previously had an EMCS at around 37 weeks, was then allowed to book their ELCS next time round for about the same gestation?

I had an EMCS because I hadn't felt my son move all day and when they put me on a trace in hospital his heart pretty much stopped so they rushed me straight to theatre. We still don't know the reason he was so distressed and because of that I'm starting to get really anxious about the same thing happening again this time!

The only way I can see to avoid this is by having my ELCS at 37 weeks so I don't have to spend weeks stressing about it after I turn 37 weeks. Do you think the consultant will agree to this? They usually do them at 39 weeks at my hospital I think.

I've got an appointment in 4 weeks to book the date but I just thought I'd see if anyone here has had a similar experience?

Thanks! Sorry for rambling xx

 

[ljsmummy]

Hi!
I had my emcs with ds1 at 39 weeks. Am having elective section this time due to multiple scars, currently 34 weeks.
I dont have a date booked yet, but my consultant said she will book it for 38 weeks, no later than as doesn't want me to go into natural labour and risk rupture. I think it depends on the situation but it tends to be somewhere around the same time as your last one. If youre worried make sure you tell them you're concerns, id have gotten nowhere without hubby keep asking questions on my behalf, and half the time they dont seem aware of your previous history unless you tell them. Id ask and see what response you get and take it from there.
Good luck! Xx

 

[bananabump]

Thank you for your reply! That sounds promising then hopefully. I've found that they don't know your history unless you tell them aswell, which is silly really considering all the notes they have! If they decide I can't have it until 39 weeks then hopefully they will agree to twice weekly monitoring from 36/37 weeks which will help put my mind at rest! Not long for you now xx