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A 24-year-old female asked:

Hello, wondering if there is any history out there of women attempting vbac after 2 c-sections? i have a spinal fusion from l3-s1.

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas
Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charasanswered
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Speak with your OB : For a detailed answer and risk assessment. Keep in mind that it may be very difficult to place a successful epidural or spinal because of the fusion, so your likelihood of general anesthesia for an urgent/emergent C-section is greater.
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