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scared of delivery after last traumatic birth (help)
im 27 weeks now and have been thinking a lot lately of how its gona go, my first baby was 8lb10oz (prob an average size now) and i was told that he was too big for me, i was pushing for 3 hours and he wouldt move down so theydecided to use vacuum which worked eventually. well move on to my second baby, the hospital only discoverd the day before he was born that he was a large baby (by this stage i was already a week overdue). they decided on an induction but thankfully i went into labour myself the night before. same story here as my first baby, pushing for three hours and they didnt seem to want to do anything. Next thing i know im being wheeled into the operating room and was told that i had to get a spinal in order for them to try the vacuum, the doc did that for ages then on to the forceps and they nearly didnt work but thankfully they did. next stage was to be a secion (which i feel i shoud have had a lot earlier). My son was born 10lb 6oz, i was suprised he was ok after all he went through, he had a huge mark form the forceps down the front of his face. He suffered as a result of his traumatic entrance after and he was re-admitted to hospital for poor feeding and he was in a lot of pain. you do seem to for get that they suffer too!!
I know it doest sound that bad but it was an experience that i dont want repeated, its still fresh in my mind.
im totally scared to death of birth this time and would love to hear from anyone that has asked for an early induction or a section. im really considering it but not sure wat my options would be.
please help........
I know it doest sound that bad but it was an experience that i dont want repeated, its still fresh in my mind.
im totally scared to death of birth this time and would love to hear from anyone that has asked for an early induction or a section. im really considering it but not sure wat my options would be.
please help........
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Have you considered or discussed having a c-section this time? You need to do what is best for you and to ensure the safe arrival of your baby. I had en emerg c-section with my 1st son and will be having another c-section in Nov with my 2nd. Voice your concern now and hope you will work something out.
I had two emergency c sections due to prolapsed cord and my daughter was lay transverse and got stuck because they wouldnt beleive i was in labour.
You can request a c section especially with a history of big babys.
Talk it through with your midwife or doctor and see what they say good luck
Hope it all goes well
good luck
thanks again!!