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Topic: Planning 3rd baby and c-section
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Tara Simone
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posted 19 March 2006 06:22 PM
I am 36 years old and have a history with obesity. My first born (5yrs) by born at 38 1/2 weeks by emergency C/S as a result of severe pre-eclampsia.
My second child (3 1/2) was born by emergency C/S at 34 1/2 weeks again as a result of PE.
Both healthy, no complications post delivery.
I have decided to spend the next 6 months losing weight and working towards conceiving a baby in about October this year.
I am interested in hearing from women with thin scars (2 or more pregnancies) who have have gone onto to have future healthy pregnancies and babies.
During my second C/S my OB commented on how paper thin my scar was. He is more concerned about my 'thin scar' than my Pre-eclampsia if I have a third baby.
I would be thrilled to try and control my PE with low dose asprin (my OB will prescribe this the moment I conceive)and have a healthy baby born by C-Section anytime post 35 weeks.
Is it too much to ask for?
I noticed that Midwife Mary has suggested to some ladies - 'good pre-conceptual care.' Apart from losing weight and generally becoming fitter, how does one improve the condition of a scar?
Eagerly anticipating replies, Tara ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posts: 2 | From: Wa | Registered: Mar 2006
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<Carolyn>
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posted 21 March 2006 09:26 AM
I just had to post to you about the thin scar comment. We have had many of our members at CARES been told this by their obstetricians when they performed a repeat or even first caesarean. So much so lately that I made it my mission to try and find any evidence to back up such claims.
In my research I have been able to find nothing to support this observation.
I then contacted the head of obstetrics at our major birthing hospital in Adelaide with a query about this issue. His own reply was that he believed it to be a 'meaningless observation' ![[Razz]](tongue.gif) as we do not know how many women who have vaginal births with no problems also have thin uterus. A uterus which has carried a baby will stretch incredibly. I'm sure that your obstetrician ensured an excellent repair of his surgery for your caesarean to ensure that you will have a safe pregancy and birth for your next baby.
I would also seek Midwifery advice on helping control your high blood pressure during pregnancy in conjunction with your obstetrician as there are differences of approach.
best wishes for a happy 6 months of getting ready for pregnancy.
Carolyn
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Tara Simone
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posted 23 March 2006 07:27 PM
Dear Carolyn, thank you for taking the time to post a reply for me. I am sorry for my ignorance, but what does CARES stand for? I am new to all this.
I was buoyed by your comments regarding thin scars and I will certainly be following up natural alternatives to blood pressure control, although I only seem to get it right at the end with high protien levels thus resulting in delivery.
I feel optimistic with the type of weight lose I'm working towards,I won't be needing to worry so much about PE.
Thank you for your time.
Regards, Tara
Posts: 2 | From: Wa | Registered: Mar 2006
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