having another baby after a premmie

[MissSky]

So my partner and I just found out we are expecting our second bub and whilst I am over the moon I am starting to feel some mixed emotions. We dont know what caused my waters to rupture early and its left me feeling so unsure.

Does anyone have any advice for a pregnancy after a premmie? anything the Dr's told you would increase the chances of a full term bub? how to strength the c/s scar? i really want to try a VBAC provided all goes well.

or just any tips on maintaining a sanity lol im still in the first trimester and feel like my brain is going to explode with all the worry.

TIA

[mincazz79]

Hi , it's a hard one but from
what I have learnt people can have 4 kinds and the 5 th one be prem , or just one or a few prems. Try and enjoy iiur pregnancy , the antenatal clinic or your ob will be aware of your past and keep an eye on you.

Good luck :)

[chameleon]

Hi:wave:

My daughter was born at 32 weeks. We were the same, had no idea why my waters ruptured early, and I was concerned it would happen again with my second pregnancy. From 32 weeks, I started getting prepared. Well DD2 was overdue! I was trying for a VBAC and they were only going to give me until 41 weeks and then a repeat caesarean, and so we started really trying to bring on labour! She was 5 days overdue- and huge compared to my little premmie, it was such a different experience!

As far as the VBAC goes, my only advice would be to have really good support around you and do a lot of research so you feel 100% positive. My VBAC failed, but I was still a bit unsure and so I did panic when they suggested going for another caesarean due to failure to progress. Perhaps if I had have been more confident I would've succeeded... who knows?

Good luck and try not to stress too much:)

[UsThreeGirls]

get good medical care.
I went public and was scanned every 2 weeks up til 32 weeks.
Also rest heaps and if you think something is wrong, dont wait, go straight to the hospy.
I had my first at 29 weeks and made it to 35 with my next one.

[luvmysweeties]

My best friend had her DD at 33 weeks. She was breach so had her delivered by c-sec.
I'm thrilled for her as she just had a successful VBAC with her 2nd baby 2 weeks ago at 38 1/2 weeks:smiliedance:. Another little girl...just gorgeous and perfectly healthy.
I agree with what has already been said. Lots of rest and any doubts about how your feeling, go staight to your GP or hospy. My friend had a wonderful GP that fit her in at anytime she was concerned so that helped keep her mind at ease.
Congrats and good luck :)