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Will it be as bad this time???

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NicMac · 05/04/2007 09:15

Hello everyone

I am 34 weeks pregnant with a baby boy. I had twin boys four and a half years ago, it was an awful birth and aftermath, I had a c-section and had terrible pain for at least a week afterwards. My boys were also poorly despite weighing 7 lbs each and they were transfered to another hospital and I didn't see them for 5 days. I also had thrombosis, severe anaemia and a bladder infection so felt completely pants. I honestly thought I would die. I am terrified about the prospect of another experience like this (selfish I know as I do have two healthy giants now!). I am not sure if I am going to have to have a C-section again yet, the doctor wants to assess the scar at 37 weeks and I have a pelvis scan tomorrow to see if I am 'big' enough to accommodate a baby naturally. I should add that I live in France and they are generally reluctant to try for a VBAC but the doctor is pretty good and respects my views. I feel much better generally than I did before having the twins but I am so scared. It sounds dramatic but I don't want to die and leave my boys wihtout a mum. Has anyone had any similar experiences and if so how do you overcome them? Thanks so much

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NOTCADBURYCremeSquonk · 05/04/2007 09:31

sorry nicmac, I have no practical experience, but will bump it for you and someone better qualified to answer you will probably be along soon

MarsLady · 05/04/2007 09:35

Birth Trauma Association

You should find some help here. I'm not surprised you are terrified. Do try the link and see what help you can get.

You should come and join us on the multiple threads. Leogaela had a traumatic first birth, though not with the DTs. They were her recent birth.

NicMac · 07/04/2007 11:22

Many thanks for your help, the birth trauma website is very useful. I had a scan yesterday and apparently the baby should be able to make it through my pelvis naturally! Fingers crossed for a VBAC!

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