Hi I would appreciate some thoughts. I'm due to get a date for my ELCS @36 weeks (4 weeks time). For my previous section (my 2nd) the consultant seemed very keen to wait until at least 39 weeks. I didn't question her and had DS2 at 39+2.
I wonder how amenable a doctor would be to section at 38 weeks or closest to it when there is no medical reason as such. My DC are 4 and 2, and being in NI the school holidays are due to start 4 days after my due date. I live very rurally with no public transport within walkimg distance and the thought of being stuck in the house for 6 weeks of the summer holidays not being able to drive is making me feel a bit sick! Summer camp registrations are starting to come up for DS1 and I'd love him to be able to attend. DH will only be able to take a week off. Are there strict guidelines on this or is it at the consultants discretion? A week earlier would make a massive difference to us.
DS1 was born at 37 weeks by emcs and had no complications.
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Chances of ELCS before 39 weeks?
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ColdMeatPlatter · 04/05/2016 19:47
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