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I am 8 weeks pregnant. I have a previous C-section scar from previous birth in January 2006. However, I sometimes encounter sharp pain on the end of the previous c-section scar. Could there be a problem?.
Mafusi,
The pain you feel could be from the stretching of your skin and muscles to accommodate your growing pregnancy. However, it is also possible that the pain is due to adhesions, which can occur after a c-section when the internal organs/tissues attach to the inside layer of the scar, causing pain and other potential problems.
In most cases, the pain is just a normal occurrence as the pregnancy progresses, but the only way to rule out adhesions is to visit your doctor and have abdominopelvic sonography.
Best,
Catherine
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| Comment | Thank you Catherine, now I have a clue what could be happening in there. However, like you recommend, I will see my doctor to make further investigations. | ||
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Catherine Beier MS CBE
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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.
Experience
I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.
Publications
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.
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