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Anyone else considering tubal ligation after baby?
I talked to my doctor about it at my last appointment and while he usually tries to talk people out of anything permanent, my pregnancies will always be high risk and I am thinking of having my tubes tied during my c-section. Anyone else considering this? Have you heard good/bad about having this done?
we've always wanted two kids and I don't think I could take the stress of another pregnancy so I am pretty sure I want something permanent, just not sure if this is the way to go.
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Re: Anyone else considering tubal ligation after baby?
Nope, not me, because I don't think we're done. But if we were, I think it's still easier for DH to get snipped and it's reversible if need be.
On the Parenting board, I have seen questions about this, and I've seen a lot of women say they regret their tubals -- not because they want more kids, but because it 'changed' their systems, so to speak so they have really heavy periods and really painful ovulations, etc....
My doctor offered this to me, which I was offended by and my DH thought was hilarious
She said they offer to do it for free when you have a scheduled c-section after 2 or more babies. I want more kids but DH does not.
My opinion is that if you are not 100% sure, then your DH should get a vasectomy instead. Those can be reversed more easily.
For a hefty sum, yes. Reversals are generally not covered by insurance.
If you're not 100% sure, don't do anything permanent. Seems the obvious solution.
To answer your question, yes, I'm going to talk to my OB about a tubal. DH is also calling for a consult about a vasectomy. We're done.
I have spoken with my doctor already and I am getting it done after the baby is born. My best friend and cousin both had it done after the birth of their last child and it turned out fine. I know 3 children is my limit, plus I?m tired of taking something everyday (Birth control). This LO will complete our family. That is why I am enjoying every minute of this pregnancy.
I would think long and hard about it first! I know a lot of people who regret getting them tied. It's a big discision to make. We only want one child, but we are not getting fixed to prevent more. I am going to get an IUD after this one ( they last oh about 6years) so if we EVER decide we want another one (which will be 4-5years down the road) then all I have to do is take it out.
But think really hard about getting it done.
I've heard this from a lot of people, as well. I've also seen several sources cite that it has a higher failure rate than Mirena - .5% vs. .2%.
I'm just not comfortable with either of us being sterilized. I just can't imagine DH or me electing to do this. I know loads of people do, I just wouldn't be able to do and I'd never ask DH to do it.
But, if you're having a C-Section anyway and you're absolutely certain you don't want more children, go for it!
Nope, not even considering it. I *think* we are done after this one, but I'm not ready to say for certain that we don't want a third baby. On top of that, my SIL had her tubes tied and 8 years later had a ectopic pregnancy, so the thought of having my tubes tied scares me.
That's the only thing holding me back. I do pretty poorly on most hormonal birth controls, I'm very hesitant to do something permanent that might similarly not agree well with me.
I have... I'm not totally sure. I can't have hormonal birth control (high stroke-risk) and I managed to get pregnant WITH a condom.
I have a 50% risk of passing mitochondrial disease on to my kids... I've always leaned more towards adoption/fostering then having biological kids for this reason.
THIS!
Edit: After we have at least 1 more or even 2 more we will opt for this/