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[quote=Anonymous]It won't necessarily be like the first time! I would consider doing a vaginal delivery if I were you...UNLESS the Dr really feels strongly based on your circumstances that you need the C-section.  IE, for example if you have specific prolapse issues you're having or could have that they can see.  Just the fact of having a significant tear does not mean you will necessarily have one again.  A normal vaginal delivery without tearing is generally going to be an easier recovery than a c-section.

For my first, I was induced at 40 + 4, and then his head was tilted/he was stuck and they had to use suction. He was born at 8 lbs 11, and due to 3 hours plus of pushing plus the force of suction, I ended up with a tear between 2nd and 3rd degree which was extremely painful.  No permanent issues, but the first 3 weeks of recovery were really rough and it was months before I felt completely back to normal.

My second, three years later, was a breeze!  Went into labor 1 week early (after having membranes stripped), had an epidural, labor was 5 hours total, and I think I pushed 3 times.  No significant tearing to speak of- it was a whole different and better experience. Daughter was 7 pounds 8 ounces.  So thankful I didn't opt for a c-section out of caution, as I might have had it been suggested (it wasn't).

If I were you I would specifically ask the doctor, if they can tell from examining whether that there are still ongoing issues from the first tearing.  If you have healed completely (as I did) I'm not sure why you couldn't have an easier second delivery.

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