My mom is 43 years old and has had four kids. she is now pregnant and is a fragile person. She has had two cesearan sections already and has to have a third one, a month early so she doesnt rupture. her docter has retricted her freedom to basically nothing. She isnt even aloud to carry a gallon of milk. She also has a atear in her stomach muscle, and i know that the docter thinks theyr may be a problem with getting her sewn up after the c-section and that it oculd be life or death. but that is as in depth as anybody will tell me. What is the possiblity she wont have a problem getting sewn up, recovering and liveing, verses the fact that this pregnancy and surgery will lead to her death?!
Hi, Your mom definitely has a lot of high risk factor from age 43 years, previous 2 cesareans, abdominal hernia. With previous 2 cesareans the chances of bleeding during surgery is more also if the placenta is attached to the previous scar its separation can be difficult and surgery may be prolonged. But with blood ready for transfusion if required, delivery in a hospital with facilities for uterine artery embolization and ICU beds, the chances of maternal death are extremely rare. The quoted risk of death during cesarean is 1/10,000 which makes it very, very rare. Best if your mom has a detailed discussion about her risks and precautions with her consultant Gynecologist. Hope this alleviates your anxiety. Regards.