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First time mom- scheduled csection
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I'm 28w with my first baby and have a csec scheduled at 39w. I need a csec for medical reasons. I am nervous about going in to labor naturally before 39w because so many women have told me they didn't make it to 39w. I'm also concerned because I am a very small woman & I've been told at several ultrasounds that my baby is measuring big (90th percentile). Would that make me labor early? My mom had me at 30 wks and my sister around 36w. I'm afraid of that happening to me! Do most FTMs make it to 39w? I really want my Dr to deliver this baby because csec is a major surgery and DH and I are very comfortable with him. Any advice from other women who've been through this? Will the Dr move up my csec if I am having issues?
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Re: First time mom- scheduled csection
You never know if you will go early. My first was completely complication free until I suddenly went into labor at 36 weeks. Same with the second but made 37 weeks. My third I was in the hospital at 34 weeks for 3 days but then made it to 39 weeks.
My mom was overdue with all her babies and I was early on mine so I don't think your moms experience means much for your labor.
Your doctor will move your c section if you have issues that put you or your baby at risk but they really push for 39 weeks now. I know for non emergencies my hospital now requires approval from the head of OB.
I totally get wanting a certain doctor for your c section. I got lucky that mine was on call when I went in the first 2 times. The third she told me she would come in for if I went early. Try to remember if you were not scheduled for a c you would get whoever was on when you went in.
I was terrified the first time but in the end I loved my c sections. Try not to stress over things you can't control. Enjoying the rest of your pregnancy and know baby will come when it's ready, or at least no later than 39 weeks! Good luck!
That being said, I'm scheduled for 39 weeks too, and have no history of going early (with my son I started labour naturally on his due date)....but going before my scheduled c/s is my main worry too! You know what they say about the best laid plans...
Also, I believe if you're having any complications, then your doctor will move your C up. Try not to worry. Even if you go into labor early, you will still have the C and it will still be performed by a competent medical professional.
Big brother and sister are excited to meet the new baby! It's a GIRL!
~ G ~ 10/2008
~ E ~ 7/2010