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Is It Safe To Have Normal Delivery While Suffering From Herniated Disc?

Hi... im expecting in 6 weeks or so but still trying to make up my mind to have a c sec or normal del... i hv a herniated disc and am limping and experience unbearable shooting pains very often in this last trimester especially... should i go ahead with normal del. Or will a c sec prevent further strain on my back??
posted on Fri, 15 May 2015
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hi. c section is a better option for u.. as for normal vaginal delivery it will put some strain on your back
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Is It Safe To Have Normal Delivery While Suffering From Herniated Disc?

hi. c section is a better option for u.. as for normal vaginal delivery it will put some strain on your back