DD2 was breech from 28 weeks all the way through. Tried everything to turn her including wn ECV but no joy. I have to say I was petrified at the thought of a section, but it was a lovely experience. My waters broke at 37+4 so went in and had a section straight away, no hanging around which may have helped as adrenaline had kicked in and no waiting.
The spinal wasn't pleasant but I was having contractions on and off at the time. I wouldn't say really painful but I was more nervous than anything and you really have to curl over to push your back out. The section was for want of a better word lovely, we were laughing and joking all the way through (I talk a lot when nervous!!!). One thing I wasn't prepared for was the constant shaking all the way through but apparently it's normal.
Recovery was fine, I think you find ELCS recovery is a lot different to the stories you hear about EMCSs. I was in a lot of pain for the first 24 hours when moving, but I didn't care as I had my beautiful baby lying next to me so it didn't matter. Laughing and coughing hurt my scar, tell her to put a pillow against the scar when needing to cough. Take all the medicine on offer.
I would have though the chances of baby turning now are slim at this stage although not impossible so worth trying all the ideas.
Tell her to enjoy the experience. I'm now 39+5 with DD3 and part of me is wishing she was breech as I have good memories of the experience, although luckily also good experiences of natural birth with DD1!!
Oh also, I managed to have skin to skin in theatre although I don't think that's common in most hospitals but she has nothing to lose by asking. Also my DD needed some oxygen straight away which apparently is quite common with sections as well due to the shock, I don't think DP has nice memories of seeing her with the mask on so might be worth mentioning that is common as well.
Good luck, hope it all goes well.