C section

I'm 33 weeks pregnant is it too late to decide I want a c section my anxiety is getting the better of me and I just can't bare the thought of giving birth naturally
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Not too early at all. I would start talking to your mid wife about it the next time you see her though. I’m the same as you, I had to have a consultant call me to discuss the risks and they are super busy. It’s your body, your choice. So stick to your guns though if that’s what you really want as I’ve found they do try talk you out of it. Xx

I did mention it to her a few weeks ago and then had my growth scan on Monday and decided I might wait till 36 weeks my next growth scan but now I can't stop thinking about it

I wouldn’t wait if you think you do want a section. It depends on the trust as to when they give people dates but it’s possible that by 36w they’ll have booked people in and may not have space on the list. I’m not sure what happens if they don’t have space but I wouldn’t risk finding out x

Have you thought about looking into some support/therapy to discuss and work through why you can't bare the thought of a vaginal birth? I had such a lovely birth with my first (yes it hurts) but I can't imagine having to have a C-section Just another perspective!

You can decide to elect for a c section at any time, look into NICE guidelines. I would just make sure you are aware of pros & cons before making the decision❤️

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