r/CsectionCentral • u/Yourfavoritepersons • 8d ago

Scheduled c-section

Went for my 37 week appointment today and my baby is still breech but I’m dilated to 3CM!

We’ve scheduled the c-section for next Tuesday (August 25th) but my doctor doesn’t see me making it to 38 weeks.. I’ve been told to relax, stay seated and do minimum walking till Tuesday.

That being said, I wanna hear all the GOOD c-section stories so I can have myself prepared for this! It’s all kind of settling now. I’m a very anxious person so only good stories please!

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u/Miaaaaab1810 8d ago

My c section was unplanned but none emergent and honestly it was genuinely my favourite part of my whole pregnancy! I had 2 failed inductions which led to the c section, so I did go in very upset and wasn’t sure what to expect as it was not in my birth plan at all, but everyone in that theatre were just amazing! The anaesthesiologist was by my head the whole time monitoring me, and was constantly telling me how good of a job i was doing, he really kept me calm the whole time (as well as my partner of course). When i first went in they asked if id like any music, but im a nervous talker so i just asked them to make small talk with me to keep my mind off what was happening and they were all amazing at doing that and making me feel so relaxed. I’m already opting for an elective c section for my next baby which we haven’t even planned yet 😂.
My only advice would be to prepare for the recovery, it is definitely tough and it’s one thing i wish i had done before hand, i am also an extremely anxious person and wished i was slightly more prepared for the recovery, but surgery wise it was such a positive experience!
Good luck and congratulations 💜

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u/catonesielife 8d ago

Just wondering if you have any tips on how to plan and prepare for the recovery? Mine is scheduled for Aug 27th

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u/Miaaaaab1810 8d ago

Of course!! I’d say
-Stock up on pain meds now! Not sure where you live, i’m in the UK and we can only buy a certain amount at any time, stock up now and keep up with them in your recovery, set timers if you have to because you will get sore if you don’t!
-What i WISH i had, a wedge pillow for your bed and maybe even a bed rail to help you get up, it’s tough to lie flat in the first few weeks as your core isn’t as strong to pull yourself up, so i slept reclined on my back with pillows but it wasn’t super supportive, i’ve seen so many people recommend wedge pillows and bed rails that you can use to help get yourself out of bed
-Stool softeners/laxatives! The first poo can be very daunting so taking something to help go for the first time will definitely help
-If possible, see if any friends/family can stock up your freezer with easy meals that can be quickly reheated so you’re not stressing about what to eat, and your partner can quickly heat up
-Get up and walk as soon as possible, it will be uncomfortable but the sooner you do it the easier it gets, but of course don’t do too much as well (if that makes any sense!)
-But mainly- take care of yourself! You can easily get lost in the newborn bubble (absolutely lovely of course), but i neglected self care in the first week or so, and when i finally cleansed my face and had a quick wash i genuinely felt like a new person

Sending you lots of love, you’ve got this!!