incision pain during pregnancy

[julie128]

Last night, I noticed a little pain in my incision area. I am five months pregnant and would rather have a vbac than another Cbirth. Have you had incision pain during pregnancy and then gone on to have a vbac? I don't want to mention it to my doctor just yet (though I most likely will) because she may jump the gun and say I should have another Cbirth. Thanks.

[Serena]

According to ICAN those pains are just adhesions breaking apart from the stretching--nothing dangerous, and not a sign of internal tearing or ripping. You might want to join the ICAN mailing list for more details. It's definitely NOT a reason for another c/s!!!!!!! :D

[julie128]

How does ICAN know this?

[MommyKim]

hi Julie. I had some pain in the incision area throughout my second pregnancy. I did, unfortunately go on to have a second c/s, but it was not due to this. I talked to the doctor about it, and she said that it was completely normal and would not be a problem to consider when having a VBAC.

Good luck to you.

[Xenogenesis]

Five years ago I gave birth via c-sec. Two years ago I had a vaginal birth (at home). I also had a certain amount of pain and discomfort in the area of my scar during the last pregnancy. In fact as I type this my incision is still uncomfortable although it is no longer constant as it was for the first nine months.

[Sandra Dee]

My OB told me that it was the scar tissue stretching...that it has nerve endings and that it is sensitive.

I DEFINITELY had pain in mine - a lot, actually. It was SO uncomfortable - especially once she started kicking. :(

But, we went on to have a VERY good VBAC experience with no rupture or any problems whatsoever!