Uterine Rupture in Jackson, MS

There are some factors that can contribute to a higher likelihood of a uterine rupture during pregnancy or delivery. You and your doctor should have discussed these risk factors and your potential changes of a uterine rupture during delivery. Women who have had C-sections are at a higher risk of having a uterine rupture during delivery. Any type of scarring in the uterus can put you at higher risk for a uterine rupture. If you’ve had a C-section, hysterotomy, previous uterine perforation or myomectomy or metroplasty, you could be at a higher risk for developing a uterine rupture during pregnancy or delivery. Your doctor should have done imaging of scars to determine what they looked like and what their locations were prior to delivery. Their location and size can have an impact on whether or not a woman is at risk for uterine rupture during the delivery of a baby.

VBAC and Uterine Rupture

If a mother is attempting to have a vaginal delivery after a Caesarian (C-section), she is at a higher risk for having a uterine rupture. This is known as VBAC. All potential risks, including uterine rupture, should be thoroughly discussed and understood prior to deciding to attempt a VBAC birth. It’s also important to understand that there is some evidence to show that certain medications associated with induction can also lead to an increased risk of uterine rupture. Many of these commonly used drugs, such as oxytocin and Pitocin, have been suspected to lead to an increased risk in the potential for a uterine rupture during delivery. Very rarely do uterine ruptures occur with no warning, so your doctor should be able to properly monitor mother and baby for any signs of danger during the delivery process.