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Caesarean or normal birth advice please

Kelly • Wed, Sep 19 • I'm 40 years old. I have an amazing husband and beautiful 7 year old son. I've had 3 miscarriages in the 1st trimester's 31/12/15, another Nov16 and again today 28Jun17. Last May we both turned 40 so time was against us. We treated ourselves to an amazi

Hi Ladies, I went to see my consultant today and mentioned that I was thinking about going for a caesarean. I am pregnant with my 2nd baby. The first was ‘normal’ but then ended with a very painful foreceps which caused really bad internal brushing and 2 month recovery. He said that a caesarean also had a long recovery and had its own risks.

Now I’m not sure. Any advice?

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