- gest. age post-SU resection (preg & loss ment)

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>For all you ladies who've had your septums removed, is there a

>gestational avg. for how long your next baby can stay in utero?

Hi ,

It is my understanding that unless there are other factors involved, if the

septum has been significantly reduced, there should not be much of an

increased risk for pre-term labour. Other factors would be if there is a

significant septum remnant remaining (and even with this, Beth managed to do

great), infection, etc. - there are other reasons for pre-term labour that

don't involve MA's.

<<My RE has said that, even with a septum resection, I'm

>likely to experience preterm labor again during the next pg, mainly

>b/c I seem to be predisposed to having preterm labor. He's mentioned

>that I'll be on strict monitoring with the MFS team every 2 wks with

>frequent ultrasounds, and then will most likely be on limited bedrest

>during the 2nd trimester and then strict bedrest, most likely, during

>the 3rd trimester.>>

I would say that your doctor is being very cautious because of your past

loss. It is most likely that the septum played a big part in the pre-term

labour, but he probably doesn't want to take any chances. I know it must be

hard to face the prospect of bed rest. Perhaps in discussions with your

doctor, you can consider seeing how things go during your next pregnancy,

with the understanding that these precautions will always be available.

>What's been other ladies experiences with this after they've had

>septum resections? Thanks for your input!>

Well, I am currently just over 22 weeks pregnant, and things are looking

good for me so far - knock on wood! My previous losses (prior to septum

resection) were at 12 and 8 weeks; so I don't have anything past the first

trimester to compare to, personally. However, I am keeping active - prior

to pregnancy have competed in /train for marathons, traithlons, etc. , and

am still able to keep up the exercise, at a reduced level, now that I am

pregnant. I am working full time at a busy job, and just finished part time

school a couple of weeks ago. I think I am too busy some days, but I am so

happy and grateful that post-resection, I am able to carry on with my normal

life. Of course, that could change, but so far it is looking good. Having

the septum resected not only reduced my chance of miscarriage, but also

allowed me to have a somewhat normal pregnancy, I think. Again, I am very

grateful for that. So, although your doctor is probably being conservative

based on your history, I am sure you will go through fine next time around.

Take care,

SU resected, bicollis

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