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I had 3rd degree tear in 1st pregnancy. now 2nd is due. endoanal scan showed anal sphincter muscles thin at some places though no discontinuity should i go for c-section this time?
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Most Likely: While your OB could tell you the full risk, it would seem that a section would avoid risk to an area of previous damage . Fetal size, length of labor, and other factors should be considered at this point.
Answered 9/29/2019
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