Is there a chance I won’t make a c section in time?

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OtherCoraline · 23/03/2025 18:01

I have had two births via induction- one was 3 pessaries, drip, one was one pessary. First labour was 8.5 hours, second was 6. I am planning on having a c section this time around, but it’s just occurred to me; if I go into labour before the c section date and then find someone to drop kids off with, head to the hospital etc, is there a chance I won’t make a c section? If I turn up say 5cm dilated, and say I want one, will they take me immediately? Is there a cut off for how far along labour wise you can be to have one? It’s not medically needed but my births were traumatic. Thank you for any advice/info.

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OtherCoraline · 23/03/2025 18:05

Thanks for your reply @Autumn1990. I know it’s not necessarily likely but genuinely what if I’m 8 or 9cm by the time I’m in the Labour ward?

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Irishpoppy · 23/03/2025 18:05

Hi! Sis went into labour before the date of her elective section. She phoned the hospital and said she still wanted a section and they told her to just come in and her baby was born via section a few hours later. She was 2/3 cm dilated. I’d say at the first sign of contractions just call and tell them x

pearbottomjeans · 23/03/2025 18:05

Unlikely for that situation occur if you’ve not gone into labour naturally before I’d imagine. So try not to worrry too much! But yes they do c sections on dilated women all the time.

Autumn1990 · 23/03/2025 18:03

If you’re booked for a cs and there’s theatre space then you go as an emergency cs.

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