Giving birth with a leg in plaster

[Owchyleg]

Hi

I broke my ankle in two places last week and had to have surgery on Monday. The lower half of my leg is in plaster and I am can't put weight on it for 6 - 8 weeks, this will be followed by 6 weeks in a cast boot.

I am nearly 33 weeks pregnant and now am adjusting to the fact I will have to give birth in a plaster cast.

My dd who is nearly 2 was a normal midwife led birth. As a result of the accident I am. Consultant led.

I haven't found much advice online about this and I wondered of any mumsnetters have any experience of this or anything similar?

Would you consider c section?

Hi sleepyhoglet. I am open to whatever needs to be done but ideally I would prefer not to have more surgery. I believe this will increase my risk of DVT. I am currently at quite his risk due to the immobility and pregnancy and I am taking blood thinning injections twice a day.

oh b*gger! You poor poor thing. I'm sure there have been many women before you - best to have a chat with the consultant to see if they can give you some assurance and/or options.

xxx

Thanks jersey37. I am meeting with the consultant next week so I hope to start develop a plan then.