Want a c section after forceps and recovery time last time

[Ziggy2]

I had my LO 3 years ago she was a big baby at 9lbs and was back it back, I pushed for 2 hours and was taken to theatre for attempted forceps delivery and if that didn't work a c section. The forceps worked but I have still not physically recovered 3 years on. My stitches split open 10 days PP and then the open wound got infected twice, they wouldn't restich me and I was left to heal naturally, the wound has never properly healed and I have still got an extra opening down there. My scar tissue has been causing me discomfort as this pregnancy has progressed and somedays feel like it will open fully with the pressure, I also suffered a prolapsed womb. I am concerned that my scar tissue will just split open again if I attempt a natural birth and because of the size of this baby measuring above 90th percentile that it will end the same way. Do you think the comsultant is likely to support my decision for planned c section this time, my appointment is Friday at 36 weeks.

 

[Welsh mtb]

Hi there,

I have been through a similar birth on my first baby. She was Back to back, pushed for hours, then got taken for forceps, resulting in a third degree tear. Also my daughter was stuck at the shoulders after they pulled her head out. It took a while to heal and although I am well recovered, I am certainly not as I used to be!
So....I have just my second baby, nearly two years later and had a planned section this time around. I was given the choice, and the consultant supported my decision on the grounds of me being worried about tearing badly again and the long term effects this could have.

I believe that you will be supported in your decision to have a n elective section, after what you have been through. It was no picnic recovering from the section, but at least I didn't have the added worry if I was going to be left incontinent, or wondering if I would ever be able to sex again!!

Good luck, i hope you get the outcome you are looking for.

 

[Arisa]

you both should be entitled to a C section considering what you went through. This was one of my worst fears of vaginal birth. I had a section and have had no problems and the scar is tiny. For me i think the section was a smooth recovery and i would have one again and again but i am happy with one child, however i think its good to speak with your OBGYN or whoever you see regularly like your midwife and really push the issue because over here in NZ if you have had an horrendous birth and tore badly etc you are able to get a c section and most women who are determined, find a midwife who is on board and speak to an obstetrician. all the best and do not take no for an answer

 

[Ziggy2]

Just back from my consultant appointment, and they have agreed to an elective c section due to risks letting me go naturally again, booked in for 12th Feb when I will be 39+ 2 feel very relieved