I was wondering if anyone had any advice. I had a waterbirth with ds1 who was 8lbs. Pregnancy fine, birth quick but had long pushing phase as I was scared of tearing. I ended up with 2nd degree tear. Felt every stich as it was done (despite 2 lots of aneasthetic) and felt a lot of pain after. Stitches were far worse than any of the labour/birth.
I'm not worried about this birth (due in May) except tearing again and being unable to push properly as I'm so worried. Am i more likely to tear as I have done so before? Any tips for preventing it? Anyone torn with first but not subsequent babies?
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Scared of tearing again with baby number 2
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Truffy18 · 28/01/2008 19:51
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