Third birth after two traumatic
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Topic: Third birth after two traumatic
Posted By: Keleho
Subject: Third birth after two traumatic
Date Posted: 12 July 2013 at 3:49pm
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Anyone had experience with a third natural birth after two traumatic (vaginal) births? Or birthing with a vaginal prolapse? I saw a gynaecologist after DD2, and she suggested due to my previous births and the damage caused by DD2, I would need a c-section for any future babies. Now I'm actually pregnant, my mw feels I've been put wrong and with the appropriate assessment of the damage (which I feel has somewhat repaired itself over time), and looking in to options, I should be able to birth naturally and have a 'good' birth this time round. I'm in two minds now - I had sort of psyched myself up for a c-section long before we started ttc, though the thought of being able to birth naturally does appeal for the recovery alone! It was rather touch and go with DD2 in particular, and I don't want that to happen again but know that a c-section doesn't necessarily mean those risks are gone either. Plenty of time to decide what to do, but any advise welcome  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: rahab
Date Posted: 01 August 2013 at 12:43pm
| Keleho I'm in a similar situation no advice. Just wanted to share my issue.. I have have 4 children and the labours have not got easier. I have damage to my pelvis due to last bub as well as some weakened muscle issues in my nether regions. My last son was born with am apgar of 0 as he got shoulder dystocia; he was 10lb9.. I've just found out I'm premature with number 5 and I honestly don't think I can bring myself to go through a natural birth again 1) for the baby 2) for myself and 3) for my husband. I'm worried they are going to try and make me have this bub naturally which I know is the opposite to you |
Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 02 August 2013 at 8:22am
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I have 3 children & currently pregnant with my fourth, also have prolapse with my 2nd I tore & hemoraged really really bad and it was still painful years later I was absolutely terrified of having a natural birth again, my midwife was really great and talked with me a lot about it in the end I reluctantly opted for a natural birth and I am so glad I did out of all 3 of them it was the best experience no tearing and recovery was really fast even went home the same night where with #2 I was laid up in bed for 2 weeks, I think this time im just more worried about the prolapse I think you both really need to talk to your MW about how your feeling as I know there is no way they would want you both stressing about labour, if you want a c sect it should be your choice ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |