Elective c section-choosing date?

[pitstop16]

Hi,

I am due to meet with my consultant next week (I'll be 34 weeks pregnant) and that's when my elective c section will be confirmed (emergency c section last pregnancy due to preeclampsia and failure to progress after induction).

I'm just wondering if anyone can shed any light on how the date process goes i.e will I just be given a date and have to agree to it, or will I get some say as to what suits me. I know it can't work like that completely but just wondered how set in stone they are with dates or if they're flexible

[CanISayOfHerFace]

At the consultant appointment I was told they try to get it as close to 39 weeks as possible. They didn't give me a date there and then but I was told to expect a text at 38 weeks. I've just received it and have been given a date and time. The date will make me 39+3. I just had to reply with my name to confirm acceptance of the appointment. There was no mention in the text about how to cancel or reschedule.

[pitstop16]

Hi all,

Thanks so much for responding with all your experiences, I've been to see my consultant today and the c section has been booked! I'll be 38 weeks exactly, and was basically given the choice of the whole week leading up to when I'll be 39 weeks!

Feeing very relieved/happy/excited now