Re: Vaginal birth or C-section after severe tearing with first delivery?

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> When I delivered my first child, I suffered very bad tearing requiring
> hundreds of stitches that took nearly 2 hours to complete. Inside my
> vagina, I tore on one whole side (sulcus tear). I tore through my
> rectum (4th degree tear). I tore through parts of my urethra and labia.
> I even tore around my urethra so that it became detached. Part of my
> perineum did not heal properly. It took two surgical procedures to
> repair it. I was in terrible pain for several weeks. Only after 6
> months did all of the pain and discomfort go away.
>
> I have asked my OB/GYN what I should do when I decide to have a second
> child - vaginal delivery or C-section. The answer I received was that
> it is too difficult to predict what might happen, so it is really up to
> me to decide what I am more comfortable and confident with.
>

Your OBGYN is very correct.

> I would rather not have a C-section, if I can help it. But I do not
> want to deliver vaginally if I am likely to tear badly again. Does
> anybody know of anyone who tore very badly and went on to have a
> relatively problem-free second delivery? I need advice!

Have faith in your OBGY. Hope for the best. It all depends on so many variables. Wait and get reassessed from time to time more so during early stages of labor.

Dr.Amit Sengupta, MD; Ph.D. This is for educational purpose only > Also, is the scar tissue in my vagina and perineum more prone to
> tearing? Will it have more trouble healing?
>

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