Re: VBAC - Uterine Rupture-Cytotec-Inductions
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 12 May 2002 14:57:32 -0500 (CDT)
The American College of OBGYN has a position paper listing Cytotec as a
contraindication for VBAC inductions.
Dr. M
At Sat, 11 May 2002, Melissa wrote:
>
>Hello. I suffered a uterine rupture in 1998 during a vbac attempt. I
>was given cytotec and pitocin. My daughter has mild cerebral palsy from
>the delivery. I have started an online support group for women who have
>suffered a uterine rupture. This group is also for women who are
>considering vbac or repeat c-section.
>
>For those of you out there who are going to do vbac, you should know, no
>inductions. This could greatly increase your chance of a uterine
>rupture. Research all you can on this.
>
>Please contact me if you need support.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>--
>Melissa Emerine
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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