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A member asked:

During my c-section i ripped downward from the incision nearly to my clit i was never informed of this happening is this common or a doctors mishaps?

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C-section: The current 'standard' incision for non-emergent C-Section is a horizontal incision about 6 inches above the pubic bone. For some really emergent C-sections (and for some repeat C-sections in hyper obese/diabetic women) A vertical incision is used. Talk to your OB surgeon. Its unlikely it was a 'mishap'.

Dr Munshower and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 2/21/2015

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