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To want another baby even if it means another c-section?

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missmillimentscardigan · 29/05/2016 22:59

I have two DC. DC1 was born by EMCS and DC2 by ELCS. I wanted to try for a VBAC but it turned out that the type of incision (vertical) made on my uterus meant that there was too great a risk of rupture if I went into labour. I had a haemorrhage after DC2 and needed a transfusion which was scary at the time, but obviously worth it for DC2!
I always wanted 3 DC and I still do, but it will mean another C-section and I'm nervous of the risks and maybe haemorrhaging again. I did have a birth debrief and was told that I could have another C-section, but... I don't know.
Anyone had 3 sections? Should I just stop at two and avoid the risk?

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ReginaBlitz · 31/05/2016 00:25

The 7th went really well, they said you wouldn't have thought it was a 7th section and I appreciate I have been very lucky. Everyone is different I do think there are a lot of scare tactics only because it's slightly harder for them each time.

Tolivebythesea · 31/05/2016 00:58

I have 4 children. First was vaginal birth, second was EMCS, third was EMCS, then by the fourth I was told it would be safer to have ELCS. It was by far the easiest birth, I was fully rested and relaxed as opposed to the other births where I went through many hours of labour to end with a CS. The recovery was good with no problems.

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