Risk Of Uterine Rupture
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I have had a previous c-section. Now that I am pregnant again, I am afraid of uterine rupture. What is the likelihood that this could happen? How concerned should I be? Are there any precautions that I can take?
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Friday 26th of February 2010 05:18:36 PM
It is not something will happened to you.I have seen women with 3 c-section.And they are safe and healthy.
The advice is to not lift weights, do not stress you physically and mentally so, you will be in your shape and ready for the big encounter.
I wish you a nice and easy deliverance!
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Monday 1st of March 2010 06:56:00 AM
You need not be afraid of uterine rupture. The chances that one might get a uterine rupture after previous c-section is 1 per 625 women according to a large study of mothers. For women like you who are at some risk of rupture fetal monitoring during labor can alert your healthcare team that this complication is developing. Labor after cesarean should be undertaken only in hospitals where emergency surgery is available.
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Nicole A. Tucker, Lic. LCC Thursday 9th of February 2012 04:16:00 PM
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Friday 19th of February 2010 09:11:13 AM
Uterine rupture is very rare, although it does happen. The best way to prevent it is to avoid putting too much weight on (most women put on around 2 stones or 25lbs) and keep yourself active. Swimming is gentle and will keep you limber, as will lots of walking. Discuss options for your birth - I have had two sections, both emergencies. My second was my attempt at a natural birth, and it never happened. You can't avoid it as it depends on your body, but it helps to talk over your problems with your Ob.
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Sunday 28th of February 2010 05:33:13 PM
A uterine rupture usually occurs when a woman who has had a previous C-section, opts for a vaginal birth and the scar tears and gives way under the stress of labor.
From the research I have personally done, out of a study of 2,000 women who had a vaginal birth after a C-section, only 1% suffered a uterine rupture. Therefore, the chance in this happening is very low.
The only precautions to take is letting your physican know that you have had a previous C-section (which he or she should already know if they were your previous physician - if not, your records should indicate as such), discuss your delivery options, and take care of yourself.
In addition, avoid partaking in strenuous activites that may put stress on your scar, and once labor hits (before a scheduled labor or if you choose to deliver vaginally) look out for signs that include a combination of vaginal bleeding and severe pain in the uterus.
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Saturday 6th of March 2010 04:49:17 AM
Uterine rupture, postpartum hemorrhaging or infection and other possibilities too may also happen. However, these all depend on why you had the caesarian operation during the first pregnancy. So it best that you consult your obstetrician first and seek advice. Am pretty sure that there are some precautionary measures that your doctor can and will ask you to do.
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