So then I thought...maybe Sheila knows

[letswork]

Here's my situation...a little long and a little graphic so be forewarned. If anyone has any information or has had a similar experience, please share.

I am 11 weeks pregnant with baby #2. My first born, Nate, is 14 months old. I had a very difficult delivery with him...ending with a vaccuum delivery and a ripped cervix all the way up into my uterus. The tear was so bad that the doctors rushed me to the operating room and spent a lot of time stitching me back up. In fact, they couldn't even get to the top of the tear and had to starting stitching in the middle and work up.

Anyway, the next morning, that doctor came in to check on me and said that my next baby will have to be a scheduled c-section because there will be such an excessive amount of scar tissue on my cervix that it probably won't dialate.

Fast forward to now, when I'm contemplating the birth of my newest bundle of joy. The doctor who delivered Nate is no longer at the practice and the new doctor said that I shouldn't jump to conclusions and after exam, said that the scar tissue isn't so bad.

My big fear is that I go through hours and hours of the horrible labor that I had last time and then STILL end up with a section anyway.

Any thoughts?

 

[LizN]

My thoughts are... having been in a similar situation scar tissue wise....

I decided on an elective C-Section...glad I made the decision as my new OB reckons I would never have delivered vaginally given the amount of scar tissue and position of the baby.

Of course there are risks with a C-Section that must be considered, but I eliminated a lot of doubts by doing it this way, with no regrets.

You may like to have an ultrasound to determine the amount of scar tissue present - there are specialist physicians who deal in this specific area, and decide then.

A precipitating factor for us was that a friend of DH's lost their baby attempting a VBAC delivery and for us, made a C-Section more attractive.

Hope this helps

Cheers,
Liz N

 

[Sheila Watkins]

Hi,

I can sure understand your dilemma. Fear of the unknown is a bummer. I think I am going to have to refer this one onto the physicians or midwives out there. I don't know how to advise you on this one. I just know that every case is different and so many factors have to be taken into account when making such an important decision.

Sorry, I couldn't be more helpful. Good luck and keep us all informed here on the forum.

Sheila

Sheila S. Watkins, MLSci.
Founder and National Program Director
Healthy Moms(R) Fitness
www.healthymomsfitness.com