I am having a tussle with consultants at the moment. Last appointment they tentatively agreed to give me a ELCS after much hassle but said they will only book it for when I am 40 weeks pregnant. My SIL had her ELCS at 39 weeks (different hospital) and thinks this is routine. I know it is only a matter of one week but if I go into labour before my due date I am worried I will end up with another dreadful VB which is what I am trying to avoid. Will they still do the ELCS if I go into labour before the booked date?
Has anyone else been told they cannot have ELCS until 40 weeks? Did you fight for earlier? Realise unless indicated it wouldn’t be a good idea to do it before 39 weeks as the closer to due date the better but I cannot see how one week would make much difference to baby and waiting another week may mean I end up with VB and possible EMCS which I am trying to avoid.
Any advice/experiences would help.
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What happens if you go into labour before date of ELCS?
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whatwasIthinkingof · 06/10/2013 21:37
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