Im absolutely terrified of a natural childbirth and what the consequences will be. Can i opt for a C-section?
I was diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosis about 5 years ago. It's an auto immune illness with no cure. It causes tears down below due to itchiness or movement which then scars and fuses the skin. I was given steroid cream which thins the skin and speeds healing. I noticed a pattern that when I'm due on my period and my hormones are high, the symptoms get worse.
Now im pregnant (22 weeks gone) my hormones are crazy the symptoms have got worse and now im pregnant I cannot use steroid creams.
Im tearing for the slightest thing at the moment and im so sore and uncomfortable :(
My first midwife appointment was back in January and she said she would refer me to a conulstant as she as no idea what Lichen Sclerosis is and cannot offer advice - I have not heard a thing since. whenever i call a midwife they cannot help me.
Im getting very anxious as i would just like some professional or mid wife to know what ive got and agree to a c-section.
I believe i would heal alot quicker from a c-section than a natural birth as a small tear for normal people may be a 4th degree tear for me.
Has any one got this illness and what birth did they have please??
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Lichen Sclerosis and Childbirth Help!! C section?
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bubbles86 · 10/04/2013 12:11
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