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Re: 2nd time

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:17:36 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 11 Feb 2000, Anna wrote: >
>I'm wondering if it's fair to ask for a c/s for a second birth. The
>first birth ended with a perfect baby but, 2 hours of stitches for the
>mom and at least 2 month recovery. Lots of muscle cut and torn, but
>well healed. To my knowledge during a c/s the abdominal muscles are not
>even cut. Any thoughts? Babies weight 7lb5oz. small mom. I have read
>that scars don't stretch.

Elective first time cesarean sections are EXTREMELY controversial. If you had a significant 4th degree tear (meaning your rectum was torn), that may be a reason to have a c-section., You need to discuss this thoroughly with your obstetrician.

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG

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