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Re: weight/pregnancy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 15:37:08 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 31 Dec 2000, Jody wrote: >
>My husband and I will be trying to conceive in 2001 and I have a few
>Q's. I am a 5'9",full(18-20)-figured 28 year old woman. I also have
>had back surgery for a ruptured disk 2 years ago and now have two
>ruptured disks(L4-5, L5-S1). The pain is tolerable compared to before
>surgery. I am concerned about whether I can give birth naturally or if
>I should opt for the C-section because of the ruptured disks and the
>possibility of reinjuring my spine? Also does my weight pose any
>foreseeable problems to the pregnancy itself? I know I will not be the
>first plus-sized woman to give birth and am looking for some
>reassurance. Thanks for your time! :)

Jody

I do not think I would suggest a c/s for this indication. Also, the weight will be an issue, just watch how much you gain. Good Luck

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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