Giving birth with open wound

[MrsPotts18]

I'm just looking to see if anyone has been in my (rare!) situation before.

Currently 33wks pregnant. Had to have an open appendectomy op at 30 weeks due to perforated appendix. I had a thread running if you search my name. Op wasn't as straightforward as we'd hoped and I had my bowel repaired also. After the op I had a paralytic ileus and then a wound infection. Recovery has been horrendous and I now have an open wound. Part of my scar is healing nicely however I have to have the open wound packed and dressed daily by district nurses. I have limited mobility and my bowel is slowly getting back to normal.

So have seen the consultant and I'm having weekly scans due to fluid volume around baby decreasing. It's been mentioned that a c section will probably be the best option for giving birth. As much as I'm terrified about another Op, I just don't think I'd manage to give birth vaginally.

Consultants have been wonderful but say this is quite a rare situation and will make a final decision at 36 weeks for birth. I will obviously discuss in detail with the Drs but I'm just trying to get a heads up on what to expect.

Hello. It turned out to be a very quick labour. Contractions became regular & stronger just after midnight. Called for the midwife who came at 12.15. Around to labour ward at 12.34 and I delivered a very healthy baby DD at 12.45am! We are all so besotted with her.

There Wasn't enough time for any intervention or unfortunately any pain relief but my open wound did not burst and hopefully will heal now I'm not pregnant. Thank you all for your messages

Wow! Congratulations! What a relief it must be to have your daughter here now, both of you safe and well.

My first daughter, DC3 was born exactly one week ago after a somewhat complicated pregnancy. I’m feeling on top of the world now. Wishing you a quick recovery.

Congratulations!

I'd just like to say how awesomely calm you sound. It must all have been difficult and painful and worrying and yet you seem so collected and positive. Best wishes to you all.