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Is It Advisable To Have Assisted Natural Birth When Having Prune Belly Syndrome?
my sister is 20 years old and she is 7months pregnant with prune belly syndrome and her doctor wants to have an assisted natural birth. This is a new procedure that s never been attempted and my concern is this young doctor is trying to make a name for himself instead choosing to do a procedure that has worked in the past.
Wed, 13 Apr 2016
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Prune belly syndrome is an extremely rare disorder and a rarer one in women.
As per current literature review there are too few recorded cases to formulate a fixed protocol. Whatever little case report is there, it seems an assisted normal delivery is the treatment preferred by most authorities.
There is a risk of prolonged labour due to the condition hence instrumental delivery (by forceps or vaccum suction cup) is often required.
Please do write back if you have any more questions.
Prune belly syndrome is an extremely rare disorder and a rarer one in women.
As per current literature review there are too few recorded cases to formulate a fixed protocol. Whatever little case report is there, it seems an assisted normal delivery is the treatment preferred by most authorities.
There is a risk of prolonged labour due to the condition hence instrumental delivery (by forceps or vaccum suction cup) is often required.
Please do write back if you have any more questions.
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