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Forceps delivery first time - what about second?

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bun · 10/09/2002 10:39

I wonder if anyone can reassure me about second labours when their first was induced? I had preeclampsia first time round, and had to be induced. The labour was very long and in the end, had to have forceps as the baby was OP and just not going to come out. I'm pregnant again and really hope to have a swifter labour, if I don't get pre eclampsia and it can all kick off naturally. Basically, I want to know if my first one "counts", as it was vaginal but assisted, and will help my second labour be swifter (although I know there are no guarantees!)?Any similar experiences?

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JaneyT · 10/09/2002 11:15

Although my first labour was not particularly long (9 hours) I had gone in to be induced at 42 weeks (briefly when they examined me before inducing me I was 4 cm dilated) - I had a ventouse delivery, as they said the dd1s shoulders were too wide for me to push her out.
My second labour was shorter and unassisted with no rip/tears - not like first !.

I think that you will literally feel the difference when you push, even though your first baby, like mine, was assisted out, as the first baby has stretched the birth canal during its exit, and I think this happens even if the baby is not in the birth canal for very long.

I found with dd1 when I pushed nothing much happened which is why I eventually had the ventouse, whereas with dd2, with each push I could feel her coming out - hope thats not too graphic !

Good luck - whens baby 2 due ?

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