I'm currently 9 weeks pregnant with DC2, I already have an almost 3 year old DS.
I have my booking in appointment at the hospital next week and I'm unsure of what I can expect / what questions to ask.
I had a great pregnancy with DS but not a good birth. After 37 hours of labour and 4 hours of pushing he was born via forceps as he was in a funny position and they told me my pelvic arch was flat. The delivery resulted in internal scarring/bleeding (they were worried about damage to my bladder) and a post partum haemorrhage of 3 litres. I needed multiple blood transfusions and was very ill for quite some time afterwards.
I also went on to develop PND, I do have a history of anxiety/depression but this was by far the most severe episode of my life so far. I was genuinely suicidal and am terrified that this will happen again!
Finally, my sister had a series of near fatal heart attacks after the birth of her second child a year ago and whilst I know this logically has no bearing on what will happen to me, it contributes to my fear! It has taken a lot for me to decide to have a second child.
I want to be pro-active during this pregnancy and look after my mental and physical health as much as possible. Aside from sharing all of this with the midwife, is there anything you think I should be asking for?
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What care should I expect - second pregnancy
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Rockandrollwithit · 14/02/2017 14:34
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