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I m 27 yr.i have a distal femor knee replacement surgery & i m 17 weeks pregnat too is the srgery affect my baby if they give general aneastesia?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: If you are asking if general anesthesia could potentially have adverse affects on your pregnancy and your unborn baby, then the answer is yes. So in general pregnant women should avoid surgery unless it absolutely must be done.

Answered 2/19/2016

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