Looking for some advice or any perspective from anyone who’s been in this position before as I’m not sure whether to go for an offered elective C section or not.
In my first pregnancy (gave birth just under 2 years ago) I had raised blood pressure for a few weeks towards the end and was in hospital due to be induced as a result of that and growth concerns for my daughter when i developed preeclampsia and went into rapid labour very suddenly, giving birth after a 4 hour labour, 45 min active. Everything actually went very well although fast and I felt very positive about it afterwards although I did have a 3rd degree tear (3a) which was stitched in theatre.
I hadn’t been left with any issues after a few months’ recovery and this pregnancy I was surprised when at a consultant appt due to my preeclampsia risk they asked me if I would like to consider an ELCS due to the tear. I said no at first, I was happy not to, as I had no issues, but since then as this pregnancy has progressed I’ve started doubting I’ve made the right decision and wondering if I should revisit.
I do have some bladder weakness occasionally and recently realised I have no control whatsoever over it when I’m sick. I’m suddenly worried about worsening this and running the risk of incontinence.
Had anyone elected for a section after a 3rd degree tear? Or had a second vaginal birth? Thanks so much for any advice.
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ELCS or not after 3rd degree tear
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BramwellHadThoughtOfEverything · 16/10/2019 22:40
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