Hi all. I'm pregnant with no 3, due early October. I have had 2 natural births, episiotomy with DD (who was 10lb) then a small 4th degree tear thanks to DS, who was a solid 10lb 10oz. I've never had any further follow up after the tear, but have no issues other than not always knowing when I'm going to fart
OB who repaired my tear last time said evidence was still 50:50 on whether there was a need to have a elcs after a 4th degree tear. I haven't met with her yet to discuss it this pregnancy so am just after some opinions! I really don't want a CS. I have very little help after birth (no family around, DH works long hours and can't take time off then) so CS recovery and no driving would be a nightmare. I'm not scared of natural delivery at all, previous 2 have been relatively quick and easy, as was my recovery. BUT there's a niggling voice in my head worrying that if I tear again, I might not recover so well either.
Any experience (especially positive ones) would be much appreciated!
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Elcs or natural labour after 4th degree tear?
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Smurfsrock · 20/06/2017 17:12
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