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I had a horizontal laparotomy done in 2012 and now i'm 20 weeks pregnant and experiencing a lot of pain on my scar could it rupture as my baby grows?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unlikely: Yes that would be possible but it is exceedingly unlikely. It is common to have scar pain during pregnancy - but very uncommon to cause any other issues or problems for the pregnancy. Good luck

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/22/2014

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A member asked:

I had a horizontal laparotomy done in 2012 and now i'm 20 weeks pregnant and experiencing a lot of pain on my scar could it rupture as my baby grows?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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