Second Birth after a 4th degree tear

Anon Imperfect Mum

Second Birth after a 4th degree tear

Have any other mums here given birth naturally after having a 4th degree tear in their prior birth? Little man will be 3 just when new baby is due
Thanks!

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Anon Imperfect Mum

I had a 3rd degree tear plus episiotomy with my first (10lbs) and only grazing with second and third. Best of luck

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Anon Imperfect Mum

Hmmmm.
No tear but an episiotomy with my first (used forceps).
Had four more natural births afterwards. No issues.
Sorry I can't be specific to your question.
Best of luck.

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Anon Imperfect Mum

yep with my first and no problems with my second.. only a little graze which the midwive admitted she done while dealing with the placenta.. Good luck xx

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Anon Imperfect Mum

Thanks for your reply! How did you do/handle/prepare or birth differently to avoid another 4th degree? Thanks

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Anon Imperfect Mum

My mum did after having me she had to have hundreds of stitches both inside & out. She went on to have my sister naturally not even 2 yrs later

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