Hi there,

I'm going to be a bit blunt here - what are you really trying to ask? Because no-one can give you a guarantee, and there's no crystal ball. You might opt for a managed third stage and bleed, you might opt for a natural third stage and be fine. No-one can tell you for sure. Maybe what you're trying to ask is along the lines of: Can I feel ok about myself if I choose a natural third stage and I bleed?

Another way of looking at the situation is to explore what you can do to minimise bleeding (I'm sure you've done this already) and boost your body's ability to withstand bleeding.

Although there's an increased chance of bleeding again, as you so rightly point out, it's still in the minority. At the end of the day, you have to be happy with the path you take.

Melissa.