I had an episiotomy with my 1st baby, after a 2.5hr. 2nd stage 3 yrs ago (May 2001). He was pretty large at 9lbs 11. I tore really badly with no. 2. who was born March 2003. She was 9lbs 10. Now I'm expecting no. 3 in 5 wks. and I'm finding myself really anxious about labour and I think that this is largely to do with a fear of tearing again. My midwife suggested that I consider an elective episiotomy because of the high likelihood of another tear, but I'm wondering if this is a bit drastic, because maybe I won't. Does anyone have any experience of elective episiotomies? Or tearing in each pregnancy. Does the fact I've had a tear and an episiotomy make me more likely to tear again. I'm about to embark on my birth plan and could really do with some advice. This baby is likely to be large too.. Thanks for any help!
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lockets ·
07/01/2005 18:24
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