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witchywoo · 17/02/2008 14:29

Hi all, need some help and advice! Im 14 weeks pregnant and really worried about childbirth. I already have a 15 month old daughter and had a terrible labour with her. Waters broke early sunday morning, didnt go into active labour so induced. Took 26 hours to dilate but could only make it to 9 cm. Prepared for c section but not needed. Tore twice and ended up having 4th degree episiotomy, daughter born ventouse. To be honest i know many people have their own horror stories and half of the labour i cant really remember. Either drugged up or being sick!!! I found after the birth the hardest. Severe back trouble for two weeks from the epirdural, still cant talk about the pain downstairs. It took seven months for the episiotomy to finally heal. Couldnt walk more than 10 mins without pain, couldnt sit on the floor and as for sex.... it still hurts like hell now!!!!!!!! Im so scared of going through the pain again, would a c section be easier in the long run?

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KacyB · 18/02/2008 21:44

Personally, I'm favouring an elective C-section and am even considering going private to have one.

Everyone I know who has chosen this route has had a positive experience, but quite a few of my friends who have chosen the natural route have not - including one who had a terrible episiotomy and is still having problems and depression as a result.

This is my first baby, so I have no personal previous experiences to base this on....

talulatreefrog · 18/02/2008 21:46

Totally agree with TrolleyDolley. Had a 4th degree tear with ds1 told the doc I didn't want to risk having to poo in a bag for the rest of my life as a result of further trauma to scar tissue. Have had two very uncomplicated planned C-sections and although had some issues re not trying to do it naturally am now certain it was the right thing to do.

talulatreefrog · 18/02/2008 21:47

Sorry that was two subsequent C-sections.

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