36 weeks awful anxiety

[ellabella1998]

Hello
I am 21 and a first time mum I have healthy anxiety and from around 34 weeks I noticed baby didn't kick as often still every day but not as often they sort of changed also as to more stretching . I have a anterior placenta and my son is also breach . I am 36 weeks and just have an awful feeling something bad will happen I'm petrified about being on the operating table and helpless . Every scan I go to they say he's fine just on the small
Side of normal but I am just sick with worry I sit up all night prodding my belly trying to get him to kick , and as I'm a first time mum I have nothing to compare it to . I ask my mum but she says it was so long ago she dosnt remember how much I kicked .... anyone else here had a fear of the c section but have a positive story .
Would much appreciate any advice

Every baby is different. My first was a big baby and didn’t move much. Placenta at the front and limited kicks. I went in for reduced movement twice. My second didn’t stop wriggling. If there is a change in pattern or you’re concerned, contact triage.

C section sounds scary but it’s really not. You’ll be nice and awake, not exhausted, and able to hold your baby within 10 minutes. The recovery can be tough but the op itself is very routine.

Best of luck x

I’ve had 3 C-sections and they were all absolutely fine. The doctors, nurses and midwives will take very good care of you and your little one. Will your partner or your Mum be going in with you? They will sit right by your head and chat to you, and very quickly you’ll be holding your baby. It’s amazing seeing your baby for the first time - with each DC I got to hold them as soon as they had been checked and a hat and nappy put on. They snuggled with me while the doctors sewed me up. My DH got to cut the cord which he was glad to do! I would choose a C-section over a natural delivery any day.

I would also say that the recovery period after each was really not too bad - I had to remind myself not to do too much.

You will be absolutely fine OP if you have a C-section. Sitting in recovery afterwards feeding the baby is such a special memory for me each time. Can you discuss your concerns with your midwife at your next appointment - she will be able to put your mind at rest. Try and get your sleep before your baby arrives if you can!

I'm 36 weeks and couple weeks ago I noticed a change to movements... same as you he was moving but it just wasn't the same... I did go in and they monitored the baby and all was absolutely fine. I would pop in and get checked out if you are worried. They told me to pop in as many times as I felt the need to.