Nutshell
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Hey All, just wondering if anyone has or is experiencing severe anxiety with regarding to labour? I had a really traumatic birth 7 years ago which ended up in forceps, I lost so much blood, never got a transfusion. Didn't feel 'right' for months. To be honest this experience has been part of reason I have waited 7 years for no 2!! I have expressed my concerns to the MW & my Consultant, both suggested I speak to a counsellor which I have been doing. Day to day I am fine unless I think/talk about my previous labour or the thought of this labour going the same way. i mentioned to my counsellor on Yesterday, she completely understands why I think I would be less anxious with a planned section but I do know that C-sections come with there risks too, I have the MW tmrw morning & I am thinking about raising the subject. I am expecting some opposition but I just can't go thru the same experience again, I really could not cope with it. Surely mums mental health & previous traumatic birth should be taken into consideration? X