DC1 I had the injection to assist in the delivery of the placenta. I didn't really research the pros and cons, and just went with what was expected/advised by mw.
DC2 I went for a natural third stage after some (small amount of) research. Also thought as I had no pain relief with dc1, it was a bit of a "cop out" to have "help" with the placenta. In reality, it took an hour and was bloody knackering. Labour was only 2 hours so to add 1/3 on again just for the placenta seemed like ages!!
Now pregnant with dc3 and can't decide what to do for the best. Hoping for a third home birth, expecting another quick labour (ignoring the stuff about awkward third babies!) but just cannot decide what to do about the placenta.
Interested to hear other people's experiences
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Managed third stage-not sure what to do this time!
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newtonupontheheath · 31/05/2015 21:18
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