Trying for second baby after a difficult first labour/birth

I am a 37 year old trying to get pregnant for the second time. I have a lovely 5 year old boy. I did think that we would only have the one child after the first birth didn't exactly go to plan. He had the cord around his neck 3 times and I ended up having an emergency c-section. I had actually gone into hospital on the Tuesday after my blood pressure went up, I gave birth on the Friday and then finally left hospital on the Monday. Couldn't wait to get home. I found the whole experience traumatic and vowed never to get pregnant again, but here I am wanting another one before it is too late. I have an overwhelming fear of history repeating itself though, which obviously doesn't help me to get pregnant with all the stressful thoughts I am having. Help.
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juliacarl
 Reply juliacarl 1 years ago
I am a 37 year old trying to get pregnant for the second time. I have a lovely 5 year old boy. I did think that we would only have the one child after the first birth didn't exactly go to plan. He had the cord around his neck 3 times and I ended up having an emergency c-section. I had actually gone into hospital on the Tuesday after my blood pressure went up, I gave birth on the Friday and then finally left hospital on the Monday. Couldn't wait to get home. I found the whole experience traumatic and vowed never to get pregnant again, but here I am wanting another one before it is too late. I have an overwhelming fear of history repeating itself though, which obviously doesn't help me to get pregnant with all the stressful thoughts I am having. Help.
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