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Is it better to have vaginal or abdominal delivery if morbidly obese?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Vaginal: The risks of complications from major abdominal surgery (c-section) increase with obesity. These include surgical complications, wound healing, infection, blood loss, blood clots (thrombosis), even death compared to a vaginal delivery.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Vaginal: Vaginal delivery is still considered to be the safest option for most mothers depending on the particulars of her pregnancy. Morbidly obese gravidas, for a number of reasons, have about a 30% chance of needing a cesarean section. The good news is that 70% will deliver successfully vaginally.
Answered 10/28/2014
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