Hey - haven't been on here for so long but need some advise. Had ds#1 in 2004, emergency c-section after being induced, laboring..etc.(9lb 4oz) Had ds#2 in 2006 - spontanious labour, VBAC (9lb 3oz). Absolutely hated the whole birth experience, felt shocked & traumatised after delivery (sounds sooo dramatic, I know, but I hated it) & am now due to have ds#3 (unplanned) in 6wks. Have booked a c-section for May 1st but am having serious doubts. I had internal tearing after VBAC which was really unpleasant & slowed my recovery right down - felt as though i recovered much better from the c-section. What are the chances of me tearing again if I opt for natural delivery & is it easier 2nd time round? Is there an answer to that. Help - am so undecided as to what to do for the best. A huge part of me doesn't want to interfere but at the same time, I felt so low for weeks & months after ds#2 birth that I am afraid of feeling like that again.
I was supposed to chat all this out with my consultant last week but I just don't like her or feel comfortable around her & so I bottled out, booked the c-section & headed for the door. Really need to make my mind up soon. Any advise?
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Mode of delivery after previous 'traumatic' childbirth
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ellemo · 05/04/2007 09:25
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