Hey, yes I had 3rd degree tear (and all round dreadful birth) with my first who is now 4. I've had a second child since, now 2, and I was very worried. In fact I had requested a c-section. Obstetrician had me scanned internally (not so much fun) to check that I had fully healed and talked me into doing it naturally. We compromised and I agreed to do it naturally but was induced at 40 weeks (my first ended up being 42 + weeks with giant head). Second birth was much easier, I did get second degree tear but was just a quick stitch up. My eldest still has a huge head. I would discuss with your obgyn and see what they suggest, but don't worry too much! I felt second birth I was a bag of nerves because first time was so difficult, but in the end it was fine... 😀