I'm not sure whether to post this on childbirth or pregnancy - so I'm going to post on both! I wondered if anybody could share their experiences on vaginal birth versus c-section, with a fibroid? I have one (over 10cm) on the anterior wall. At the 20 week scan they said it wasn't blocking the cervix, so shouldn't cause a problem, but I have a scan booked for 36 weeks (I'm now 32), to determine where the baby is in relation to the fibroid, and whether I will need to have a c-section as a result. My main concern is that I don't want to try for a natural birth, and then end up with an emergency c-section (for whatever reason), largely because I think(?) c-sections with fibroid can be more dangerous? I don't really understand how it works (this is my first) but say an emergency c-section was needed in the middle of the night who would be available to do this!!? And how would they know where the fibroid is etc etc? I think I am being quite paranoid about this and it's probably nothing to worry about at all - but I'm just wondering what I need to ask the consultant at the 36 week scan! Thanks in advance for any info!
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