Anyone have a natural birth after a previous third degree tear?

My partner has said he would love a 3rd if we can before we get too old and I always was set on 2. Although I love the idea of a big family and we could make it work, the thought of trying, being pregnant and giving birth again puts me off. I was lucky that I had straight forward pregnancy’s and births but both births were quick and resulted in a third degree tear. I know they offer the choice of C-section but I’ve always tried to avoid that option unless absolutely necessary. Has anyone had a natural birth after a big tear and it been ok?

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that’s reassuring you didn’t tear the last time. My recent birth was very quick as he randomly came while I was at a hospital appointment within 45min with no signs prior to being in labor. As soon as my waters break my babies seem to just come out so I’m equally concerned about my waters randomly breaking and not making it to hospital 😅. I hope your next labor goes okay for you x

My 1st i had a second degree tear and an episiotomy aswell as other complications. My 2nd i had no tears at all or any other complications

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