Hi all,

I'm having an elective c-section in a couple of months. I had one with my firstborn, but went into labour naturally for that one, whereas this one will be performed before my due date. My first baby was great, perfect apgar, and no breathing/eating/sleeping/temperment problems as an infant at all. I wonder if he would have had problems if he'd been booked in at 38 weeks, since he was born a week late and would have been three weeks earlier than his natural schedule.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has had an elective c-section at 38-39 weeks and how baby was. I know a 'term' baby is anytime from 37 week onwards, but I've got a feeling that the longer baby is allowed to stay in the womb, the better developed and 'ready' to be born they are.

I'd especially love to hear from anyone who has had an early c-section AND a spontaneous labour and can compare between the two.

Thanks in advance