what week do they give you a date for an elective c section?

[skeetaboat]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering at around which week the ob actually calls up the hospital and arranges a date for an elective c-section. I know they actually perform the csection at around 38-39 weeks, but I'm trying to find out when they actually tend to arrange the date and book you in. I vaguely remember my ob saying they book you in about a month in advance, but I'm not sure.

Just want to know so I can schedule my next ob appt in the right week. I rang to ask the receptionist and she said I should just come in for an appt. this Monday and ask the Ob myself, but I really don't want to have to do that (another half day off work, arrange a babysitter, traffic, parking, etc, etc.. too much hassle just to find out some information).

Thanks in advance