these is a thread running at the moment that is both heartbreaking and infuriating.
it is very clear from the thread that many women have been seriously damaged by forceps deliveries, and no-one is very interested.
why does nobody talk about the risks?
I have probably missed out quite a lot, but I think a summary of the general consensus is that:
- we should be clearer about the risks of assisted deliveries. the outcomes should be measured in the medium to long term. At your 6 week check plenty of people aren't continent and hardly anyone is havering a satisfying sex life. However if that is still the situation after 1 year, there is clearly a problem
- women with serious tears should be stitched up by a surgeon. So much depends on their body being repaired properly. This isn't just some cosmetic repair job
The women in the thread put forward better arguments than I can, and I really urge you to read it. This is somewhere the power of Mumsnet could make a huge difference. Think of the future mums who could be spared the heart breaking trauma described in some of the posts. Please Mumsnet, think about taking this on.