Hi,
I'm just looking for some different opinions, I'm struggling to make a decision, I am 20 weeks and have my consultant appointment just after Christmas.
With my DS1 I had a normal delivery, but unfortunately it resulted in a 3C perineal tear. I also hemorrhaged, lost a lot of blood and my HB level dropped to 7.6, which I believe is quite low. I was diagnosed with PND soon after his birth and overcome this through counseling and medication. When DS1 was 4 weeks old I also had to have my gallbladder out in an emergency operation. All in all, I don't have particularly positive memories of that time.
I have had numerous appointments with my consultant with regards to my choice of birth for my second child (I wasn't pregnant at any of these, the Jan appt will be my first with him whilst pregnant). The trust I am in has an extremely low Caesarean Section rate, and they have already made it clear that they would recommend a VB to anyone who has had a 3C tear.
I am still symptomatic from the tear, and obviously tearing again carries the risk of lifetime incontinence, which is horrendous. But obviously there are risks from a caesarean too, and I will have a 23 month old and a newborn to take care of.
I am not expecting anyone to make a decision for me but I would like some opinions from others that have been through a similar experience. I would like to know my own mind before I go for the appointment so that I can be prepared with a list of questions, etc for him.
Thanks in advance,
Emma x
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