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Re: Birth Options after Uterine Tear

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 13 Oct 1998 18:52:30 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 13 Oct 1998, Karen wrote: >
>I had a number of complications towards the end of my pregnancy. A
>placenta which was not nourishing my baby who was both breech and low
>weight. I delivered by c section and during surgery, I sustained a
>large uterine tear from the left corner of the incision almost up to the
>left fallopian tube.
>
>I have been recommended not to go for a natural birth in future
>pregnancies due to the risk of uterine rupture. I am interested in
>medical advice on this( including cause and possibility of reoccurence)
>and from hearing from anyone who has had same or similar experiences.
>
>Look forward to responses.
>
>--
>Karen
>

A vertical incision or tear in the uterus carries a 2-3% chance of rupture of the uterus. One third of those will occur prior to labor and presents a danger. The American College of Ob/Gyn recommends a repeat C/S as does every reputable text and publication.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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and/or interventions.

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