Would they bring my section forward due to SPD?

[uglynakedguy0808]

I am at my wits end with SPD

I'm 37+6 and ELCS is booked for 1st December at 39+4. I honestly don't know how I'm going to get through the next 1.5 weeks with this pain. It's effecting me so much. Is it worth me trying to speak to my consultant about bringing the section forward for the sake of my mental health? I literally go to bed and spend all night sobbing as I am in so much pain, I end up just coming out and sitting on the sofa with my head in my hands waiting til morning.

I should mention the ELCS is my request due to a traumatic birth experience with my first.

Is it worth an ask or have I just got to live like this for the next few days?

It can't hurt to ask! But I would prepare yourself for a) them not having any elective slots available next week or b) not being keen to do you before 39 weeks. Nothing to lose by asking though. Sorry you're in so much pain.

You can ask but it is unlikely tbh

Have you had any Physio? Sounds awful. It's worth asking, although brace yourself for the standard answer for pregnant women - head tilt & 'you can take paracetamol you know'

I begged and was refused. I hope you have better luck than me

My consultant has agreed to a section between 38-39w (actual date will be booked next month) so it's defo worth asking, though this request isn't due to spd but family circumstances

Thanks all.

I rung them and they said they could poss do next Friday at 38+6, however they said I would be bottom priority so it's likely I'll be sent home which she said wouldn't be good for my MH as I'm already struggling . She told me to ring doc and get some painkillers to help me sleep so going to do that. I asked for physio referral 8 weeks ago and got my letter last week, which will involve a telephone consultation first and then all physio is done via zoom in groups, just seems like a waste of time when I have 1.5 weeks left hopefully I can get some painkillers xx