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Re: Vaginal birth after rectovaginal fistulaFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netSun, 27 Jan 2002 12:20:17 -0600 (CST)
At Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Holly wrote: > >I developed a rectovaginal fistula after the birth of my daughter 26 >months ago. >The fistula was repaired and I have not had any problems since then. Now >I am thirty four weeks pregnant and I have to make a decision to have a >c-section or deliver vaginal. I was wondering if there is a high >reoccurence of this condition with additional births. I really want to >deliver vaginal, but I am scared to death that I will have to face that >condition again. I do not think that I could take it emotional again. >Any advice or statisics would be appreciated. Holly, I too developed a rectal vaginal fistula after delivering my daughter, 2 1/2 years ago. I've since had 2 surgeries, both unsuccessful. You are so fortunate that yours was corrected the first time and after all the reading I've done on this, that seems to be uncommon. If I were you, I would absolutely have a c-section for your second child- don't take the risk! I had a c-section with my first baby and the recovery was easy compared to the 4th degree tear and resulting fistula I suffered from my second baby. You also mentioned the emotional trauma you don't want to endure again-I can relate to this because 2 1/2 years later, I'm still living with a fistula and dealing with the emotional scars. Look after yourself and have a c-section!
-- Shannon
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