Birthing with a dodgy back

[Lennox24]

Hi
Any mums-to-be or mummies who have had back surgery, specifically a spinal fusion before their pregnant/birth. I had mine three years ago and worry about the birth and it comprising my discs above and below.
Lots of HCP help but I would love to hear from a real life lady who's come out the other side after having a baby.

[Lally112]

Not fusion but slipped disc and the waterbirth helped a lot, I did also find it easier to labour on all fours too.

[Tilpil]

I had a bad riding accident last year meaning I was paralysed for a while and they have suggested either water birth or c section as everything went to pot with my little boy so had to stay on a bed (I had a damaged back then from a horse kick) and I couldn't push correctly so got rushed through anyway listen to what they suggest and do research into both options so you are well informed and can make the right decision for u and baby this time I think I will say yes to c section as if I couldn't go in the water again I don't want to have to stay in a bed as that's what made it painful for me. Sorry not much help my backs not as bad as yours but I did struggle

[frankiebuns]

I broke my cocycx when I was 16 had it fused and nightmare both times was induced but son stuck cos cocycx wouldn't flex this time in agony and c setion in 18 days

[Lennox24]

Thank you.

Both your posts have given me good insights.

Ps. Sorry about the typos:(

[Lally112]

Those bloody horses eh TilPil funnily enough mine was initially damaged by a Clydesdale x thoroughbred nutter that liked to chase deer.