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Has anyone been sterilised during C Section?

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Tigerlily08 · 01/02/2022 19:29

As the title says really...

This is our 2nd baby and we both know for certain this will be our last. How difficult was it to get the Dr's to agree? Did you find the recovery any worse after section? Thanks! X

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PurplePansy05 · 01/02/2022 22:10

That's really interesting. I had a CS 6 months ago and am hoping to have another DC, would certainly consider this then. I never even thought this could be an option and it was never mentioned when I was giving birth, thank you for this thread.

Phillipa12 · 02/02/2022 06:47

I had a sterilisation during my 4th c section. This was at my request, no objections from the surgeon, I was 40 though. And as a pp has said, some times children die, I was thinking about a sterilisation after my 3rd section and when dc3 was 10 days old his sister died, we went on to have dc4 15 months later, and at that point I was sure that I would not have anymore even if the worst were too happen again. My surgeon took a larger section and from the base of my ovary as a high percentage of ovarian cancer can manifest in the base of the fallopian tubes ( not sure how accurate this is). Recovery time was the normal time but I had a bit more pain. I have started menopause at 46 but the females in my family have a history of earlier menopause.

Soontobe60 · 02/02/2022 06:55

@JustOneCup

Yes when I had fourth c section (second accreta)

Then regretted it and had a reversal and 2 more c sections

I presume you had this done privately, as reversal is not available on the NHS

Tiramysu · 02/02/2022 06:55

@Tigerlily08

Ah amazing, My midwife made it sound like it was a huge ask and because I'm young (30) they would really need convincing to do it. I'm also T1 Diabetic, having problems with my eyes because of pregnancy and very happy with 2 children so hopefully they won't push back at all. She even asked me what if we had a stillborn or cot death 🙄 I know it's a risk but come on!

Not sure why you're rolling your eyes at that to be honest. It's something you need to seriously consider.

Soontobe60 · 02/02/2022 06:58

@USaYwHatNow

As a midwife, that's a really shit and insensitive thing to say to a woman-how bloody rude!

At the trust where I work, they often suggest that sterilisation at C Section isn't done, as with everything stretching/settling down Etc. after being pregnant, there is a risk that it may not be as effective, basically there's a risk that the fallopian tubes can come back together again . If a mother is adamant they would like it done at C-Section, then they will also insert an IUD/coil as an extra precaution.

I thi k if that's your decision then I would 100% have a discussion with your consultant, and seek a second opinion if you want to after that if you feel necessary, especially with your medical history.

It is neither shit nor insensitive. It is an excellent solution to contraception for women who do not want any more children. It’s almost impossible for women to be sterilised by choice these days. It’s almost impossible to even get a UDI fitted!!! Women know their own minds and should be given autonomy over their bodies. Telling them they might change their minds, their baby might die and then what is emotional blackmail and very controlling.

Soontobe60 · 02/02/2022 07:03

@Tiramysu

If someone loses their baby I doubt their first thought will be ‘damn, I wish I hadn’t been sterilised so I could have another baby to replace the one I’ve lost’.
I would hazard a guess that a surgeon would be very reluctant to sterilise someone who only has 1 or even 2 children. I know it took me several visits to my gynaecologist to persuade them to sterilise me - I was 35, nearly died following my 2nd delivery, had severe PND, extremely heavy periods that resulted in me taking 2 days off work almost every month and yet she kept saying ‘wait and see, you might change your mind’

Cyclingforcake · 02/02/2022 07:06

Adding to the ‘it was easy’ stories. I mentioned to the consultant during my booking appointment that my 2nd would be my last and she suggested it. They cut out the Fallopian tubes - which also decreases the risk of ovarian cancer so double win in my book.

Tiramysu · 02/02/2022 07:07

@Soontobe60 I agree but they might decide later they want another. It is a question that needs to be asked imo. As long as it's asked sensitively. If the answer is that you still want it done then they should do it.

Lastater · 02/02/2022 07:09

@Ems2021 I'm so sorry for your loss. Devastating.

Your midwife was right to discuss the "what ifs" with you @Tigerlily08 My doctor explored similar themes with me when I discussed this and I've decided to wait a few years. With young children already, I'm not exactly going wild in the sheets with my husband at the moment.

HandlebarLadyTash · 02/02/2022 07:33

My friend 5 kids requested sterilisation was refused (cambs)

mummabear18 · 02/02/2022 09:00

@Soontobe60 I would be completely insulted if someone suggested sterilisation to me. I’m sure the suggestion is only made if patients indicate they know it will be their last child, or that they suffer from extreme births but I would be truly offended

PartyPlan · 02/02/2022 09:14

I was sterilised during my second section too. I’d had a difficult pregnancy and knew I didn’t want any more babies so it was the right thing to do for me. I had the same recovery as my last section and haven’t felt any adverse symptoms from it either.

I did mourn my fertility for a little while afterwards though, but ultimately it was the right decision.

mamaoffourdc · 02/02/2022 09:42

I had mine done with my 4th baby - nice and easy x

JustOneCup · 02/02/2022 10:48

@mamaoffourdc

I had mine done with my 4th baby - nice and easy x

Physically mine was easy too no extra pain no change to periods etc etc and recovery no worse than other c sections

Mentally it was horrific though but I wasn’t properly consented etc and it was a last minute rush . Physically it was totally fine though to reassure anyone about that side of things

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Tigerlily08 · 02/02/2022 11:19

@Tiramysu I roll my eyes because as I've stated, I realise that it's a risk, but as a previous poster has pointed out, the last thing on my mind would be having another child/ begrudging sterilisation. Was also said in quite an insensitive way shortly after a discussion about my anxiety during pregnancy with my aforementioned condition that increases risk of birth defects and stillbirth significantly.

Those of you who have suffered losses of children, im so sorry to hear about this. It's the worst thing I can imagine ever happening. My OH and I have discussed this while discussing sterilisation and we think the best thing for us would be to adopt later in life if this were to happen to us.

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Soontobe60 · 02/02/2022 18:50

[quote mummabear18]@Soontobe60 I would be completely insulted if someone suggested sterilisation to me. I’m sure the suggestion is only made if patients indicate they know it will be their last child, or that they suffer from extreme births but I would be truly offended[/quote]
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