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Re: 7 mnths post-partum and possibly pregnant

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 14 Feb 1998 23:46:27 -0600 (CST)

At Sat, 14 Feb 1998, Cindy wrote: >
>I delivered exactly 7 months ago via c-section. There is a very good
>chance that I am pregnant again. I am wondering what problems or
>concerns I might encounter from getting pregnant so quickly.
>
>Do I need to worry about the c-section incision site?
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>Cindy
>

I like patients to wait at least 6 months after a section to allow for adequate healing. Final healing on most major surgery actually takes 6-18 months. After 6 months, I don't anticipate any increased problems.

Good luck. 

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


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