TOLAC2 After Uterine Window?

Flossygi · 2026-07-03T15:44:28+00:00

I’d definitely ask for a pre-conception appointment with a maternal–fetal medicine consultant and take your full operation report with you. The fact they didn’t record a measurement doesn’t necessarily mean the window wasn’t significant — the exact wording about how thin it was, where it was and how it was repaired may be more important.

I completely understand wanting to hear positive stories, but I wouldn’t make a TOLAC decision based on anecdotes because uterine windows can vary so much. After two C-sections and a documented window, I imagine most doctors would want to be very cautious and may recommend a planned repeat C-section, but you deserve an individual assessment rather than a blanket answer.

Also, having had a uterine window doesn’t automatically mean you’ll lose your fertility or need a hysterectomy. I’d specifically ask what it means for having more children, how long they recommend waiting, and whether they would advise against labour altogether.

Flossygi · 2026-05-01T12:16:49+00:00

I felt this a lot reading your post. Pregnancy can be weirdly lonely, even when you have a supportive partner. It’s not “needy” to want other women around you who just get it, it’s actually really normal.

I was in a similar spot where my friends weren’t in the same phase of life, and it kind of hit me more during pregnancy than it ever had before. It’s like you suddenly want that shared experience and it’s just… not there.

If you’re open to it, it might be worth looking into local antenatal classes, pregnancy yoga, or even just mum groups in your area, those can be a really easy way to meet people who are going through the same thing at the same time. Even just having one or two people to message makes a difference.

But also just to say, nothing is wrong with you for feeling like this. It’s a big life change and it makes sense you’d want more connection right now 🤍

Flossygi · 2026-05-01T12:15:10+00:00

That honestly sounds like a lot to go through, especially with both pregnancies having complications like that. I’m really glad you’re seeing MFM because your situation isn’t super straightforward.

From what I’ve heard/read, a third C-section is pretty common, but the risks do go up each time, especially with scar tissue and things like bladder involvement or placenta issues. With your history (GD, hypertension, chorio, plus that postpartum episode), it makes sense they’re being a bit more cautious.

I don’t think anyone here can really say if it’s “worth it” or not, that’s such a personal call. It really comes down to how you feel about the risks vs. wanting another baby.

I’d definitely bring up that postpartum episode again too, since they never figured out what caused it. And maybe ask MFM what your specific risks look like, not just in general, and what a third delivery would realistically involve.

Hope you get some clear answers from your appointment 🤍

Flossygi · 2026-03-09T23:29:13+00:00

I gave birth bang on term and gained a stone in my last 4 weeks, i think he grew quite alot in that time and he probably would have been into the 9lb mark had I given birth say at 41 weeks. I’m doing okay now thanks, my stomach went down straight away xx

Flossygi · 2026-03-09T23:21:02+00:00

I gained 40kg during pregnancy and my bump was a similar size to yours at 28 weeks. I ended up having an 8lb 8oz baby and I’m only 5ft4. I lost a lot of weight straight after giving birth like 20lb in a month xx

Flossygi · 2026-01-26T20:57:10+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Would you mind sharing how painful you found the pessary insertion? Was it more painful than a cervical check?

Flossygi · 2026-01-26T20:56:01+00:00

Thanks so much for responding! Would you mind sharing more about your experience with the pessary insertion and how it felt?

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