Effect of 2nd pregnancy on prolapse?

[LTJ7]

Hi
I gave birth 15 months ago and suffered a mild prolapse. It took a while to be diagnosed and in the meantime I felt I was maybe a bit loopy, thinking things weren't right, but not sure what - I may have had baby blues also, and the first 6 months after the birth were not great. Fortunately I saw a women's health physio and have been going to pilates and this helped a lot.
However, I would like to have another baby but am scared witless. I feel like I've had a lucky escape re the prolapse ie not as bad as it could be, and that to go through another pregnancy would be pushing my luck. I've seen a Consultant who advised that I could opt for a caesarian, but I'm aware that this may not be preventative. Add to that my age (40 next year) so I don't have time on my side.
I would love to hear from anyone else who've been in a similar situation, as I keep going round in circles in my head with this.
Thanks v much
Lx

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Not exactly in your situation but had repair after DC2- was told that any repair would have to be put on hold had I wanted any more children.

Vaginal deliveries will make it worse, but even just carrying for 9 months might too.

Don't know what to advise you- is it posssible that you could use some kind of supportive ring pessary whilst pregnant?

I suppose ultimately there are no guarantees and you need to ask if you are wanting another child so much to risk further prolapse and possible surgery afterwards.

Bumping - as I am in a similar situation and wondering the same. I would love to hear from others who have been through this, as I don't entirely trust the assurances of the docs (I think they tend to dismiss these kinds of concerns...)

Bump... also in the same situation but I am currenly 14 weeks pregnant.

Saw NHS consultant today and he did not mention a c-section and I didn't raise it as I would ultimately like to avoid it....

He actually suggested it might all be find following my second delivery He did not "have a look" even so only my GP has seen this prolapse....

Left feeling very confused!

Also interested. Have seen the GP and waiting for referral but was hoping to start TTC in Autumn.

"It" felt very noticeable a few weeks ago but don't really feel the same 'bulge' now so almost wondering was it my imagination (even though GP examined me and confirmed it!)

Just to add another aspect to this - the Cons adv that even if I didn't have another baby, I might still need an op later in life, so his advice was not to not have a baby on the basis of trying to avoid a need for corrective surgery later.