Labour before planned C-Section & Spinal fusions

[Number3cometome]

Hi ladies, two separate questions here.

I am only 9+2 so this is a theoretical question for next year!

I have had 2 C-Sections already and currently pregnant with DC3

DC1 was an emergency section under general anaesthetic, DC2 was a planned section with a spinal block (at the time had back issues and couldn't have an epidural).

I was almost certain that I was going to go in to labour very soon with DC2 - I had my section at 38 weeks and was already experiencing very strong Braxton hicks the day of my C-section.

I am worrying this time because I will be booked in for a C-Section - but what if baby comes early? What will happen?

Also as I now have a full lumbar spinal fusion, will they even be able to do the section under a spinal block (defo cannot have epidural?) or will this be a general anaesthetic again? (I hope not!)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

VBAC is not an option here.

GreatJoanUmber Hello!

Last time they booked me in at 38 weeks, perhaps it was because DC1 turned up on his due date? (I went in to labour 2 days before?)

39 weeks is fine with me, even 40 as long as I know I will get my C-Section asap haha

Hi number3
I had my ELCS yesterday, the spinal was fine, no problems, it was simple and effective and numbed me all the way past my spinal damage.
The procedure itself was weird, but no pain, DS2 came out screaming!
I was breastfeeding within about half an hour with no problems and home this afternoon!

That's brilliant!! I am still holding out hope I may be able to have a spinal