If you didn't tear for first birth what are the chances of tearing second time

[slushy06]

Says it all really just wondering how many women who didn't tear first time were lucky enough to not tear second time round. I am 33 weeks and worried about tearing as I have not heard of anyone else in rl who didn't. So feel like maybe pushed my luck.

[lucykate]

i didn't with either of mine. been very lucky, never needed any stitches or intervention.

[Mamulik]

I am very lucky, all depends on midwife

[Ohforfoxsake]

Had 4, no tearing.

Either excellent midwifery or fanny like a bucket.

[Gemzooks]

I didn't with either of mine. Did perineal massage with first and I think it helped, but a lot is down to position of baby, size of baby's head and speed of birth. But some don't tear, so don't give up hope, I would really recommend the perineal stretching...

[slushy06]

First baby was posterior and had his hand stuck by his head, but my mw was brilliant and told exactly how/when to push and she guided him out gently. I was very surprised I didn't tear. Just hoping my mw this time is as good and that my lady bits are a bit more relaxed .

[lizziemun]

Just had no3 and he was the only one i a 'tear' rather then a graze.

Although i'm not sure how much of a tear it was as the consultant wanted to put in a stitch i told her not to bother.

[Verity79]

DD1 2 1/2 hours pushing then 3 pulls on ventouse skid marks/grazing too small for stitches.

DD2 4 mins pushing skid mark/grazing too small for stitching.

DC3 fingers crossed for a repeat performance!

[slushy06]

Thanks to all who posted I am feeling better now as most of you who didn't tear first time also didn't tear second time. So maybe my bucket fanjo may save the day again and avoid a tear .