How long do you wait.....

[boymama82]

When you go in for an elective section? I understand if there were emergencies etc they'd go first but if we've been asked to go in at 12 will I be one of a few women also going in at 12? It's at St Mary's Manchester on Tuesday, can't wait! My last birth was a very panicky emergency so I'm hoping fir a much calmer experience this time 🤞

I haven’t had mine yet but at my hospital (quite small) they do 4 per day. I’ve to be in at 7am and there are other planned sections who come in for 11am so I’m presuming mine will be done between 9-11/12, so maybe a couple of hours waiting. Will be so nervous by the time im in there I think I’d rather be first. Good luck, hope it’s a lovely calm experience

When I was in for my planned c section, I arrived at 7am there were 3 women including me, we were then assessed to plan the order of surgery.

I was 2nd on the list and went into theatre at 10.50am so not too long. I just watched some catchup TV before, it was actually quite a chilled waiting experience.

I remember the nurse saying that they break for lunch so you could be planned for pretty soon after lunch if you've been told to go in at 12.

I had to go in for 7.30am, 2 other women arrived at the same time. I was told they were very busy and may not be able to fit me in until the afternoon, but I was taken down at 11.15am which wasn't bad at all.

@boymama82 aww I’m having my third baby at the same place, it’s such a lovely hospital, had my other two there.
However sorry no experience of a section there but I’m sure you won’t be waiting too long xx

Asked to come in at 7:30, prepped for theatre by 8:15, baby born at 9 no reason why I needed to be first on the list but very lucky. It was a lovely experience

Different hospital but I arrived at 7am & baby born at 10.17am. One person in front of me which was private health care. I was prepared for a long wait so surprised when they took me and i walked to the theatre and waited at the door whilst DH put my bags in the recovery ward.
Good luck. Hope all goes well

No idea on the wait but just wanted to say good luck for tomorrow