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Re: 25w2d and slight pain on right edge or old c-section scar

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:03:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 4 Jun 2002, bm wrote: >
>Hi drs.
>I had a c-section with my first son 3.5 years ago, and never had any
>problems with the scar (low, transverse) but now on two different
>occasions I've felt a slight ache/pain on the right side of the scar. Do
>you think this puts me at a bigger risk for uterine risk during VBAC,
>since my drs won't allow me another section without first trying
>natural?
>I'm really worried about uterine rupture, for the baby's health as well
>as mine, since I'd like one more child after this one. thanks for your
>opinions.

That pain is common with or without a C/S scar and probably has little to do with the scar itself. This would not influence me away from VBAC if it was the only concern.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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