I have Atrial Fibrillation and the discs I ruptured are between L5 and S1. The heart condition isn't serious, but I do pass out a lot when my body is under stress. I have been told by a chiropracter that if I had back labor, it could do more damage to my spinal nerves and could worst case sceanerio - ultimatly paralyze me. I don't know whether to just say ok cesean, or try to have a normal delivery. The cesearian would damage the stomach muscles that are helping my back be stronger. So there are risks both ways.
2006-10-19 09:37:08 · 4 answers · asked by jamiasl 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
This is something you really need to discuss with your doctor.
I want to tell you that a c-section will not entirely damage your stomach muscles as the incision is very low, just above your pelvic bones, so the major abdominal muscles (that you need for your back) are not affect during a routine section any longer. Now a year after my section and working very hard, my abdominal muscles have never been stronger!
Also, with your ruptured discs it may be difficult to have an epidural with normal labour, so that is something that you need to take into consideration as well.
2006-10-19 09:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go with the c-section. You can always build up your stomach muscles after six weeks.
2006-10-19 09:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would opt for the c-section because that sounds like it could be serious to me.
2006-10-19 09:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a c-section! you don't want to have this beautiful new baby and be paralyzed do ya! come on now do whats best.
2006-10-19 09:42:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋