Re: unicornate uterus and repeated preterm delivery
From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 11:43:00 -0500 (CDT)
Not counting other path. you have good chances to reach 38 weeks.
At Tue, 23 Sep 2003, Lisa wrote:
>
>I am 35 years old and 30 weeks pregnant with my second child and I have
>a unicornate uterus. My daughter was delivered by c-section at 36.5
>weeks when it was discovered that she had stopped growing at 5 lbs 11
>oz. As there was no other obvious cause, it was believed that she had
>simply run out of room. My current baby measured 3.5 lbs at my 29 week
>sonogram and I'm concerned about the possibility of an even earlier
>delivery with him, since he would be expected to reach about 6 lbs as
>early as 34 weeks. My doctor seems to be ignoring the possibility
>stating that there's only a 10% chance of the problem recurring. I am
>high risk in several other ways as well, including APA syndrome and
>borderline high blood pressure, so obviously there are a number of
>variables, but I would like input on the likelihood of early delivery vs
>the possibility of being able to carry to 38 weeks as he is planning
>(meaning as much as a 8 lb baby.) This is really concerning me, so I
>really appreciate any comments.
>
>Thanks, Lisa
--
Alicia Lapidus MD
Head Obstetrics Division,
Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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