Hi. DD now 7mths. Failed ventouse, forceps delivery with episiotomy and 3rd degree tear down to bum. Took 4mths to stop being really painful and another 2 months to stop being very uncomfortable. Had infections in stitches twice. But I suffered very little front or back incontinence which went away quickly (unless I push my luck downing a pint of water etc). Now scar is ok, although sore with 'certain marital activities' if you get what I mean. Call me crazy after that birth experience, but I want another baby. Was offered elective cs by consultant who saw me at 13 weeks but I really want natural birth. Have read a few threads on similar topics, but I want to know what I should have checked out before I decide on natural or CS e.g. bum scans, ultrasounds on the scar etc. And also 2nd birth experiences after 3rd deg 1st births. I need to be as sure as possible what risk I am taking with the next dc as if I am very likely to tear and be incontinent, as sad as it will make me, I think I would have to opt for CS. Fed up with being fobbed off my GP so want to go in armed with as much info as possible. Thanks.
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Nasty 3rd degree tear with DC1 - want another baby naturally. What should I get checked?
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Fidgetsmum · 15/06/2008 16:14
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