fecal incontinence during pregnancy after a third or fourth degree tear

[Mumofonexo]

Hi all, I had a 3b tear 2 years ago.

just thinking ahead and if it ever happens that’s another matter.

if you got pregnant again after a third or fourth degree tear did you experience fecal incontinence during pregnancy? I’m so lucky to not have this currently and the thought of it puts me off.

I had a 3C tear and very long recovery, and didn't have this. The births were 3 years apart so the delay might have helped, not sure.

Oh really that’s amazing! What she said has just really scared me.

did you see a physiotherapist?

Do you mean as part of recovery? No, I didn't. When I was pregnant I had a consultant appointment to discuss birth options and they asked if I was having any incontinence symptoms but they didn't examine me. As I didn't have symptoms they said I could choose how I wanted to give birth and I felt like they weren't giving a recommendation of what was best. I chose C section then they said they would have made the same choice!