Hello all, I'm a terrible worrier in general, just getting that out there. We're due to have our second boy in about five weeks and my partner has opted for a planned section.
Our first son (4 years ago) was an emergency section after about 20hrs+ of labour. That section happened so fast and I didn't know what to expect, I couldn't believe how quickly our baby was in our arms. It went well and apart from high blood pressure the week afterwards (treated with meds) all was good.
This pregnancy, however, has been very rough for my partner. She's had terrible nausea, constipation and now has been told her iron levels are low. She doesn't like the iron tablets as they make her feel sick so isn't taking them and is instead trying to eat a lot more iron-rich foods.
I'm just really worried with this upcoming section that something could go wrong with her or our baby. I'd be so lost without her and could never raise two kids alone. I just want everything to be ok. I know severe complications are rare but I've been a mess with worry of late. I've read a lot of experiences of planned sections and they all seem so chill, which is comforting. Can anyone offer any advice? Many thanks.