I wasn't induced at all, I also tried to hold off on taking and drugs as long as I could. I didn't ask for gas until the contractions were really strong.
I was reading something about foetal distress and the possible causes of it and this one thing was mentioned where during the contractions the muscles tighten up that much that it can prolong dilation, also causing extreme pain. I couldn't find anymore information on the causes of it or whether it can happen with following pregnancies. It did sound very familliar though.
Hmm, yes it certainly sounds like you had a tough time you poor sweet.
Definately talk to the midwife at your antenatal clinic and she my be able to shed some light onto why you had such a hard time.
One thing to keep in mind is they say that no two labours are the same.
My mothers 2 labours were polar opposites. With me she said her contractions were like period pain and afterwards she didn't know what the fuss was about and said she'd rather have a baby than go to the dentist. With her second she said she as in extreme pain and trying to climb the walls.
There is a really great thread on here started by Bluedaisy (a midwife) about why we feel pain in labour. here'tis https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...f-methods.html
Alternatively if you do decide on another CS. It should be a much more pleasant experience this time. YOu won't be exhaused from Labour and as it would be planned you could ask for things such as skin-to-skin in theatre and in recovery etc etc.
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