Giving birth after Grade 3 Episiotomy?

Hi there,

Im just wondering if anyone has any experience with giving birth after a Grade Three episiotomy? Thoughts, experiences etc.

The episiotomy was not bad last time, but the stitching up was, and the healing after. I'm concerned about whether I should be considering an c-section.

My issue is that there are no Private Obstetricians where I live so its difficult to get information on this. I have a midwife from previous pregnancies (didn't deliver my first baby as had to hand over my care to the hospital midwives) but I am concerned that I wont get the right information out of them as they are very "pro vaginal" which is fine, but I just want to know a bit more.

Any ideas?

Ok, thanks... thats kind of how i'm feeling but I guess I will have to ask FA whether they could refer me to a Public Obstetrician here in Manawatu if he thinks he can, otherwise I might have to trek it to Wellington for a private one.

I know several friends who have had very easy C-sections when planned.

I just dont know how to get the right info.

Thanks for that, I feel like I might be on the right track so will stick to my guns and try and get in to see someone to find out more.