What should I do about elective cesarean

[Wirral_Kitty]

Hi, I'll try and make this as short as possible. I am almost 37 weeks pregnant. I'm having an elective cesarean for psychological reasons and was told at the start that I would be booked in for week 39 to have my babs. I've suffered a lot through this pregnancy (this is my first) with bad morning sickness, spd, itching, carpal tunnel, gestational diabetes, and mild pre-eclampsia (I'm on blood pressure tablets now and it seems to be working) and just constantly feeling sick and achy. Anyway, at my last diabetes appointment the obstetrician (not my normal one) booked me in for my c/s at week 40!!! I am now panicing about everything and no one seems to read my notes and see all of the complications I have had. If I was delivering naturally then I would have to have baby early as she is large but they are keeping me going til' week 40 with all my problems. I really dont know what to do about it all, I feel like I dont have a voice and that I should just shut up and be thankful that I got a 'gold dust' elective cesarean. I am seeing my usual consultant on monday (providing she isnt in theatre like she can quite often be)....do you think I should say someting then?

 

[littleblonde]

Yes i would. if your normal consultant said 39 weeks then i would mention to you its been booked for 40 weeks and you would rather have it at 39 weeks. Good luck. I had a planned section so PM me if you need any more info

 

[lizziedripping]

It is usual to have an elective section at 39wks for a singleton and 37wks with twins, but some docs do push the boundaries. I was booked in for my twin section at 38 plus 2 days and I must admit I was surprised at that, because twins usually come early, and going past 38wks is risky for twins.

I'd speak out. You are within your rights to do so hun. Waiting til 40wks does up the risk of going into labour before getting to your section date. That said, if a section is booked in and you do go into labour beforehand, they usually do a section when you get to hospital anyway. Phone your obs secretary hun and ask to speak to him/her x

 

[Wirral_Kitty]

Hi, just to update you, I've had my appointment and I am now booked in for week 39! Its only 5 days earlier than the previous date but it sets my mind at ease.....yippeeee!

 

[Tanikit]

Glad you got it sorted out - with all the complications I am surprised they didn't recommend it even and having baby slightly earlier with GD is probably better too. Good luck for the C-section and having your baby with you at last.

 

[Wirral_Kitty]

Thank You xx