Disappointed about needing a C-section
Does anyone have any experience with being told late in pregnancy that they need a C-section or their birth not going the way they imagined?
I have had a very straightforward, low risk pregnancy so far- I am 38+4. I was sent to triage on Friday due to raised BP and we found that baby is actually breech and they would like to book me in for a C-section within the next few days to a week due to increased risk if I go into labour (which I completely understand).
I am struggling to process this information currently, up until this point everything had been going well and I was going to have a water birth when the time eventually came. Now I feel like the experience has been taken away from me, I won't get to experience going into labour, any contractions etc and I feel like I have made it this far and I can't see it through to the end.
I know I probably just need time to process this information and my thoughts and I know all that matters is that baby is safe and healthy which I am so grateful for.
anyone have any similar experiences that you can/want to share?