I'm 39+3. Due to baby measuring big and me having experienced problems with the birth of my first baby the consultant agreed that I "shouldn't go overdue" and told me that she would schedule a planned c section for my due date on the understanding that I will try for a vaginal birth if I go into labour spontaneously before then. I've been very clear I'm not going to consent to induction and the Consultant has supported this.
Unfortunately, when I saw the consultant last week and she rang to book the ELCS she was told there are no theatre slots free until I'm 41 weeks, so that's when I'm now booked in for. I'm nervous now as she had previously said she thought I "shouldn't go overdue" but now she's saying "oh it's fine". She told me that they will put me on a cancellation list and if a slot comes up before then they'll let me know but this seems unlikely. I'm finding the uncertainty really unsettling. It's also worrying me that the hospital is apparently so overstretched they can't book a theatre slot two weeks in advance...its making me question what the standard of care will be like.
Anyone else had anything like this?