Re: 3rd c-section-will there be problem?
From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 06:37:08 -0500 (CDT)
Anything can happen to anyone, but it seldom does.
If sugar is high, testing for fetal lung maturity might be indicated if
cesarean is done before 39 weeks.
As for scar rupture, AFE, etc. I usually tell my patients that they are
paying me to worry about these things so they don't need to.
RDB
At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, LInda wrote:
>
>I'm about 37 weeks, and this is going to be my 3rd c-section. My OB is
>worried because my baby is huge. He is suggesting that I go for an
>earlier delivery ,at 38weeks. He is worried that my old scar might
>burst because of the size of the baby and also of my slight high sugar
>level. He mentioned Amniotic Embolism.I know it is a serious
>condition,but can it happened to me? Is there any sign I should look for
>or things I should avoid doing? Please help.
>I had a missed-abortion last November.
>
>Thank you.
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R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
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