Can I have my C-section earlier?
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It’s usually scheduled for week 39 but you can ask. If you have GD, they might put you in at 38 but rarely are electives at 37 as the baby might need steroid help at that age. I went into labour in week 38 though and just had my section on that day. Baby was fine and needed no help whatsoever xx
@Alexandra Thank you! Is it strictly 7 days or can it be “within” 39 weeks so between 7-10 days. Is asking for an earlier delivery date possible? For example, 3rd or 4th Feb?
I assume it’s within the 39th week. Some hospitals have one day in the week when they do electives, so it may depend on that too. No harm in asking the consultant to be honest.
I was scheduled originally for 39+3 as normally week 39. However due to space and babies arriving early mine got moved forward to 38+6. We were sent home after 24 hours.
I had mine at 39+1, consultant told me that my little girl wouldn’t make it through my birth canal, if I’d of had a natural birth she could of got stuck, they would of had to push her back up and take me for a c section, I didn’t want to stress myself or my baby, I chose the safest option, they told me on growth scans that she was weighing 8-9lb, born February via c section and weighed 7lb 9oz and we were home the following day
They've told me ideally from 39 weeks, but I will be able to firm up a date next scan appt
My C-section was booked for after my due date
My 3rd c section is scheduled for 39 weeks which would be first week of Feb. I am high risk for pre term labour and small babies. Also high risk for scar rupture as had all my babies close together but this has not changed the date they have scheduled as this baby is growing nicely and there are no complications. Which scares me as my last I went into labour early and came very close to scar rupture and babies heart dropping out for a while. I'm hoping my next consultant appointment I can persuade them to change it to an earlier date as I'd like closer to 35 weeks
If your due date is 14th and they have scheduled for 39th week then it will be between 7th and 13th of Feb
39 weeks
They will only allow it from 39 weeks usually unless there is real medical need to have it earlier such as a big baby or baby who has stopped growing, preeclampsia etc
I believe they don't let it pass 37 if you have GD. But it might depend on the hospital.
I’m a type 2 diabetic and had mine at 37 weeks. It depends on how the diabetes is measured. Baby weighed 7lbs 7oz x
They normally schedule it during week 39, unless there’s risk to you or baby and it needs to be done earlier. They want to do it as late as possible so that the baby is ready and fully developed and minimise the need of the baby needing NICU care. If you go into labour before the scheduled date then it becomes an emergency c-section.