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Can I ask for c-section to be brought forward?

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EverythingBlue2020 · 23/06/2020 18:54

I am 36 weeks pregnant and have a c-section booked for 39+5.
This is fine with me, however I have had three episodes of reduced movement and it is increasingly worrying me. I am over 35 so that contributes to the worry too.

Ideally I would love to just have a peaceful few weeks before planned c-section, but if I end up having up to go in for a fourth time for RM can I request to speak to someone about my concerns? And possibly ask them to bring it forward slightly in case there is a problem?

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Natalie654321 · 23/06/2020 19:20

A little different but I was induced at 38+3 due to a few episodes of reduced movement. The induction failed meaning I had an emergency c section. If you are concerned I would definitely talk to somebody about it.

EverythingBlue2020 · 23/06/2020 19:26

@Natalie654321 Did they find a reason for your reduced movements? Each time I've been in they say everything looks good, doppler scan was fine etc.
They just say come in if it happens again. Which I'm happy with but just getting more concerned the more episodes of reduced movements that I have. Google doesn't help when it states there are poorer outcomes and more stillbirths amongst those with more than two episodes of reduced movements Sad

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EmmaA96 · 24/06/2020 00:58

I was induced at 37 weeks with my 2nd after reduced movements. I’d been about 3 times maybe and then spoke to the consultant who asked if I wanted induced or to go back the hospital to be monitored daily! It was definitely worrying baby was fine but again it’s not worth the risk if something is happening.

Natalie654321 · 24/06/2020 20:30

They didn't find a reason for it. But when I was induced and after about 8 hours of awful contractions I was only 3cm dilated and the babies heart rate dropped showing she was distressed, meaning I had to have the emergency c section.
I would definitely ring up again, reduced movements are so worrying :(

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