I’ve had 3 emergency c sections and so this will be my 4th. You’d think I’d be fine but I’m terrified. I actually didn’t mind 2 of my emergency sections (both very calm and I was high in gas and air) and the middle one where I was given a GA and wasn’t sure my ds would even survive was still okay as he did survive so I’ve blocked out the trauma if that makes sense. I’d opt for a vbac but realistically I’ve laboured for each birth and all have ended in c sections (even the one I got to 10cm and was pushing) so don’t think it would even be an option if I had a supportive consultant. Anyway I’ve got an appointment next week and I’ll be 33 weeks. Will I be given a date then? I’m also nervy about it being planned, the idea that I’ll arrive in hospital and no what will happen scares me. Do spinals hurt? Do you have a birth plan? Will the baby be given to you after it’s checked? What can I expect?
I’m also panicking as my scan due date is a week after my lmp due date and the only other pregnancy I had when the date was changed at the scan resulted in a very very poorly baby that could have been up to 3plus weeks late. I feel sick and spend so much time worrying that the dates are wrong. I’d much prefer to go by my due date but they won’t have it. Everything is worrying me at the moment 😥
Any advice tips or nice experiences of elective c sections and I. Particular when you were given a date.