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i am writing on behalf of my partner, we are haveing a C section as she has had problems previously with tears etc.

her due date is 29th october, how far before that will they book the c section? we would like  to plan my time off from work so we I can have the maximum time off as I work a six off 4 on rota so depending when she has it. thanks

hi, im also due to have a c-section as i have a metal plate fitted to my pelvis due to having SPD from my first child. im due on the 17th nov, im not sure how many weeks before it all depends on why u cant go into labour, im due to see my consultant in 1 week to talk about when mine might be booked. im guessing they can book from about 37 weeks as ur then classed as full term there is a new thing that their not ment to book a c-section till 39 weeks so there making people wait till as long as possible. hope u see ur consultant soon then hopefully u'll get some answers.x x 

Hi, Having a elective c section on 5th july 2010, told by medical team 39 weeks is usually the normal time to deliver baby without complications. It also depends on how your partner is doing and also the baby. Also it depends on your local health authority too different areas of the Uk have their own rules.

Good Luck to you

i too had an horrendous birth of my son nearly 4 years ago. ive been booked in 9 days after due date for another c section and ive got good medical grounds but they insist of giving natural birth a go first and if things dont progress straight away then they'll do c section immediately. i dont think you can get one before due date just because of the reasons you mentioned, even though i have lots of empathy for your partner. good luck though, im due anytime now and am petrified of a repeat performance.

hi mrs vo5! i had my son 13 years ago and it was so horrendous i suffered post traumatic stress disorder and didn't bond at all with leon until he was about 18 months old! like you when i finally had the guts to have another baby they refused to give me an elective caesarean....i was so frightened coming up to the birth i would spend hours crying and being physically sick with fear! but......i am so GLAD they refused! after a relatively pain free labour, which i only had gas and air for and only really woke up for the last 22 minutes (lol) my son was born with not tearing or grazing whatsoever! it was a beautiful experience so please don't be frightened! i ruined the last 2 months of my 2nd pregnancy by stressing myself out and dreading something i didn't need to dread!

now pregnant again with a huge baby girl i was so excited about the birth i spent ages doing the perfect birth plan with a birth pool and music and candles only to be told this week that she's double breach and refusing to budge so will have to have a caesarean! lol! blooming typical huh? good luck hun xxx