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How to treat low blood pressure after c-section?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a C-section a week ago and got out of surgery with low blood pressure and kept it low for a few days. Now, after getting out of the hospital, I still feel the same pressure on my chest. Also, I feel a horrible pounding headache. It is so hard and I feel the heartbeats vividly. I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As said by you, a cesarean section has been done for you a week ago and during the operation, your BP was on the lower side. I would like to tell you that amount and volume of blood in a mother increases significantly during pregnancy to support the nutritional need of... Read Full »
Can I undergo VBAC after a C-section?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a category two cesarean two years ago due to fetal distress, and heart declarations, and the fetal heart rate remained high (180 bpm) during the latent labor phase. An abnormal tachycardia and chemoreceptor decelerations were detected. My baby was born in poor condition and was s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. There are criteria for the trial of VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and one of these criteria has to do with the mother's pelvis. The pelvis does not grow in adulthood, so if your pelvis was narrow then, it is st... Read Full »
I had cesarean delivery two months back. When to resume my sex life?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a cesarean delivery just two months back. From when can I resume my sex life with my husband? Could you please advice on that? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We usually advise our patients to be active immediately. You can have sex from six weeks onwards, but avoid a pregnancy till 2 years. After the cesarean delivery, your superficial wounds and deep wounds heal fast. But, the healing of uterine wound will take some time. Yo... Read Full »
Can normal delivery be possible if the baby weighs more?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife has completed 39 weeks of pregnancy. We got an ultrasound yesterday, and the report is completely normal. But her labor pain is not getting induced, so the doctor is suggesting cesarean, as the baby's weight is 8 lbs. My wife would like to have a normal delivery by inducing pain a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it is normal. No,delivery is risk-free, normal or caesarean. If her BP (blood pressure) and blood sugar are normal, then there is no contraindication to normal delivery. Regarding the chances ... Read Full »
Is cervical cerclage needed during my next pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I need your opinion regarding my future pregnancy. Five years ago, I gave birth to my son and had to have an emergency C-section. The doctor's report read 'upon entering the abdominal cavity, the patient was found to have a large uterine window consistent with a uterine rupture. Howeve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can definitely have a baby. The spontaneous tear in the uterus could be due to multiparity, baby weight of greater than 9 lbs, vaginal manipulations during labor, prolonged labor or excessive and uncontrolled use of oxytocin infusion. The cervix is not directly in... Read Full »
How long should I wait to get pregnant following a C-section?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a C-section eight years ago and a C-section seven months back. I am interested in having another child and wanted to plan on coming off of birth control till mid of this year. My doctor said that, in general, they prefer women to have two years between deliveries. My question is, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. Generally, it needs 18 months for your uterus to heal from the previous cesarean cut. Still, many factors like intrinsic tissue quality, general nutritional status of the lady, the body's healing power, diabetes, postoperative recovery, sepsis, and the presence of a prot... Read Full »
Why do I have back pain after doing a C-section?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old female. I had a cesarean delivery before eight years. Since then, I have been having some light to medium pain in the lower back. In the last few months, the pain has increased and is regular every day now. It pains clearly when it is pressed. Also, in the last few week... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your concerns regarding post-cesarean section back pain, which is a common experience for many women. This discomfort can arise from nerve damage during surgery, spinal anesthesia, and uterine contractions. Fortunately, such pain typically diminishes over... Read Full »
Is it good to take Betnesol after 30 weeks of pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old female and 33 weeks pregnant. My gynecologist has told me to take Betnesol cover, about which I am unsure whether it is required. She says she will plan my delivery after the completion of 37 weeks. Will the baby be fully developed by that time? Will the baby do fine ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Betnesol (Betamethasone) is usually given if delivery is expected between 34 to 36 weeks. At the 37th week of completion, the baby is mature. It depends on the ultrasound if there is any growth retardation or low fetal weight, even at 37 w... Read Full »
I am experiencing pelvic and left ovary pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33 years old female, and I have had three c-sections and normal regular periods. My menstrual cycle three months back was short and lighter, and I ovulated about a week early. I noticed some pain, which almost reminded me of implantation pain. This continued on and off with pain an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After undergoing three cesarean sections, it is quite possible to have intra-abdominal adhesions which may give rise to intermittent pain associated with the bowel movements. The pain that you experienced could be mid cycle ovulation pain. As you have undergone transvag... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My wife had a second C-section, and we now have two babies. The doctor prescribed the tablet Drospirenone 4 mg to be taken daily for six months to avoid further pregnancy. However, she has not been getting her periods after the C-section and has also had intercourse without using condom... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please let me know how many months she has been taking the tablet Drospirenone. When was her last period, and when was the last day she took Drospirenone? I can understand that she has not had her period even once after taking Drospirenone. After completing each packe... Read Full »