Pregnant with endo - section or natural?

[debs1082]

Hello, looking for some advice please....

I have stage 4 endo with a lot of scar tissue and adhesions. I've had 3 laps in the past and last one was over a year ago.

I'm now 24 weeks pregnant after having IVF earlier this year.

I'm being consultant led at the hospital and have been told I won't be able to use a birthing pool or go past my due date. I have had ongoing endo pain throughout the pregnancy and find any kind of internal examination very painful. Also having bad pelvic girdle pain and have a tiny pelvis.

I'm hoping to discuss the birthing plan at my next hospital appointment so just looking for recommendations etc so I have plenty info before I go. I obviously want to go for the best option for the baby, but am concerned about the long term side effects of section / natural and how it will affect my endo. Thanks in advance xx

[endopains]

The only reason why you should consider a caesarian is if your pelvis cannot accommodate your child. I'm sure this is not the case. More than likely the reason you can't go over is due to the fact you had ivf so don't worry. Endo and spd make pregnancy really painful and hard going but do not affect your baby, just you. You can explore pain relief options. I had dihydrocodeine and they gave me tramadol I think it was in the cupboard (never took).

I would opt for a natural birth as the long term ramifications of a csec for someone with endo aren't to be taken lightly. You can do it and if you can't you can still have a csec. I've done it twice. Second pregnancy was way easier if that's any consolation. But the first one hurt so bad. Both my babies are perfect so keep going xxx

[debs1082 in reply to endopains]

Hi and thanks for taking the time to reply and words of encouragement. x

[debs1082]

Hello and thanks for your reply. My endo is on pouch of Douglas and ligaments so I guess that's why I'm still have pain. Thank you for all the info, hoping to discuss at length with my consultant when I finally see him. We're having a wee boy too 😊