WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2007: Re: PREGNANCY: 5 caesarean sections

Re: PREGNANCY: 5 caesarean sections

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:12:46 -0500 (CDT)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: hope: "INFERTILITY: HSG"
Previous message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: MENORRHAGIA: Question regarding ablation with history of CIS"
In reply to: sylvia : "PREGNANCY: 5 caesarean sections"

Sylvia

I do not know of any concrete #, just a lot of anecdotal evidence. Mine is section #7, placenta previa and a placenta percreta, almost into the bladder, hysterectomy, 7 bottles of blood, lots of coagulation factors, not to mention 5 weeks in hospital prior to delivery for her previa bleeding.

I had done her previous surgeries, and she to was clean with a well formed lower segment on her past surgeries.

I do not want to have a case like that any time soon. Hope this helps...Dr. von Almen

At Tue, 30 Oct 2007, sylvia wrote: >
>I would like to be pointed towards any research in the USA or UK into
>the risks of having a 5th caesarean section. I have 4 children, who
>have all been born via c/s, the first being an emergency, which resulted
>in severe disability subsequent to hypoxic ischaemic encephaolopathy. My
>2nd was advised to be a c/s because of the trauma of the first. When it
>came to the 3rd, i was offered a trial of scar, which sounded very scary
>and so I turned it down. We decided to stop at 3. However a year ago
>my first born's life expectancy was halved to around 25 years, due to
>health problems. We decided to have another baby but because there is a
>7 year gap between the 3rd and 4th, we wanted to have a 5th quite soon.
>I am 37 years old. Having written to my obstetrician, he informed that
>although there was nothing medically contraindicated in my history or
>any scar tissue or thinning of the uterine wall, he would not advise any
>more due to the high risk for placenta accreta, hysterectomy, etc, etc.
>Whilst I appreciate his concern, i would really like to make an informed
>decision as to whether to try for another baby or not. I don't want to
>be stupid about it.
>
>Any research articles or studies would be valuable.
>
>Many thanks,
>Sylvia

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

Next message: hope: "INFERTILITY: HSG"
Previous message: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG: "Re: MENORRHAGIA: Question regarding ablation with history of CIS"
In reply to: sylvia : "PREGNANCY: 5 caesarean sections"

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: