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Tubes tied. . . . .

Hi, just wondering if anyone has any advice, Im 31 and currently pregnant with my 4th baby, i have had 3 natural births but have been told i will, without a doubt have to have a c-section this time due to serious complications with my last delivery, what id like to know is will the doctors sterilize me while they do my c-section? has anyone else had this done? and also ive been told that once you have your tubes tied your periods get much more painful and heavier, i have awful periods anyway so this really worries me! i can't take the pill as i had a suspected blood clot a few years back, i had the implant and had to have it removed after 8 months due to constant heavy bleeding! so Im stuck lol, any info or advice would be greatly appreciated! thanks so much for reading Xx
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I want ask if I still get pregnant while got my tubes tied please help I really try to have another baby
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I had a tubal ligation immediately after my c-section when my third child was born in November. I can't answer about the periods being heavier or lighter because I haven't had one yet (I'm breastfeeding) but the recovery from the c-section was not longer because of having the ligation. You do have to sign a consent for the ligation as other people have said as well. I was on the pill for 7 years then got pregnant right away with my first child and I've been pregnant or breastfeeding since then. I haven't had a normal period since December 2007, so I'm really scared to see how it is when I don't have the pill or hormones affecting it!!!
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Im really glad you posted this question cmarie, because I was wondering the same thing. I'm 26 and haven't been able to take birth control since I had my 4 yr old, and since my husband and I don't want anymore after this one I've been tossing the idea around as well.
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Thanks for replying. . . . . . sorry i meant to say I really want them to but Im worried about the heavier periods and will the recovery of my c-section be longer etc? i really dont want any more children after this one Xx
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If you want them cut they can cut them while in there. They've done it before but ask your doctor to be sure.
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My aunt had hers burnt I believe and she says her periods got lighter. And they can't legally steralize you unless you consent to it. They can not force you to quit having kids. Advise against it, yes, force it, no.
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