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I gave birth about 6 1/2 months ago now, I had an episotomy (sp?). I would like another child, how will it effect a future birth?
I had a traumatic birth 17 months ago, which ended after 64 hours in an emergency c-section and a baby in special care for a week.
I have now found I am pregnant again, which i am thrilled about but also worried. I still have a lot of bad feelings about the birth and felt cheated out of a proper birth and felt bonding and breastfeeding suffered. My main concern though is that it will happen again, or i'll need another c-section. And I am worried how my scar will cope with this pregnancy.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Many thanks, Amy x
also - the really embarrassing bit - I still have my pregnancy piles - they're not painful or really bothering me but could they still be there because of the way I was stitched up?
Thanks, Anna x
Many thanks.
Amy. x
Thank you once again, for your kind words and support and advice. I feel a lot more positive and have some kind of action plan to follow so I know that I am taking steps to making it a better experience this time around.
Amy. x
I also have lots of articles on my site Rachelfoux.com and my shop sells the products i have mentioned here http://www.householdcompanion.com/shop/index.htm
Yes I believe that it could affect future fertility just as it could affect all aspects of your life (particuarly in the bedroom). BUT it is very possible to recover and heal the traumas in the ways that I have suggested here. Feel free to contact me if you'd like to discuss this further.