Hi Sam. Did they tell you if there was any reason for the retained placenta, such as scar tissue from a previous c/s or scar tissue from previous cord traction? How could they tell it was still attached to the wall and not just detached and waiting to come out? (Length of cord, feeling the tummy). What length of time was involved, ie how long were you bleeding for?

You probably can't remember all this stuff, but I'm just suggesting these are things to talk to your care providers about.

I did know someone, (I think I mentioned to Shannon) who had a piece of retained placenta with her second birth, resulting in haemorrhaging, and needing a txf to hospital after her homebirth just in case (of needing a transfusion). They thought it was cord traction (unnecessary) after her previous birth which might have caused the scar tissue.

I wouldn't rule out going for a vaginal birth, but it needs plenty of discussion with good care providers about why it might have happened, how serious it was, whether it's likely again and how they would manage it. It's great that you're thinking ahead. O