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March 2014 i had planned c-section. all went well. surgeon said i had a lot of scar tissue from 2009 section. i'm 5 weeks pregnant. is it too risky ?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Too risky ?: Your pregnancy will be fine, it is the repeat C/S that may have complications for the surgeon doing the C/S. If the OB MD is experienced that should not be a problem.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/8/2016

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A member asked:

March 2014 i had planned c-section. all went well. surgeon said i had a lot of scar tissue from 2009 section. i'm 5 weeks pregnant. is it too risky ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

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