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I am 23 weeks pregnant and first was c-sec of gdm. i had myomectomy done last year and dr says she will perform csec 3 weeks early. why 3 weeks early?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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Not sure: You can certainly ask your doctor why she choose the c section on this date. Typically in the US a scheduled repeat c section is done at 39 weeks unless there are other indications for an earlier delivery.

Answered 4/25/2015

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A member asked:

I am 23 weeks pregnant and first was c-sec of gdm. i had myomectomy done last year and dr says she will perform csec 3 weeks early. why 3 weeks early?

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Did myomectomy(lap 33 fibroid intramural, 22 submucus) 8 months back.Now pregnant 20wks.Some times i feel pain in my lap wounds. Any pblms? Scans normal