EP51| All about Special Scars

<p>In this episode, I am discussing special scars!!</p> <p>What they are, how they happen, what the risks are and what that means for you if you have a special scar! <br> <br> If you have one you will more than likely know about it. The surgeons would usually recommend or tell you to "never labour on that scar" or that you are not&nbsp;</p> <p>suitable for a VBAC.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you haven't been told anything there is still a chance you have one, and haven't been told, but I'd say more likely than not they would have said something.&nbsp;</p> <p>Today &nbsp;I'm going to talk about what are the different types of scars, possible reasons for the scars and higher risk factors for uterine rupture.&nbsp;</p> <p>First let's hear a definition of a special scar. &nbsp;</p> <p>Definition of Special Scars from Special scars special hope FB page.</p> <p>A scar resulting from a Classical, Inverted T, J, Low Vertical, Upright T or any other cesarean incision other than the most often used Low Transverse.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, any scar on the uterus from other uterine surgeries, such as myomectomies which is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids.</p> <p>Let's talk more about the types of scars and how they can happen and impact a future VBAC</p> <p>Some handy information from The VBAC Link below with short explanation of the types of special scars.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Classical Incision</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>An up-and-down cut made in the upper part of the uterus. This is sometimes done for very preterm cesarean deliveries. It has the highest risk of rupture.</p> <p>Risk is 4% to 9%&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Listen to ep22 Breana - she had a powerful homebirth with amish midwifes after a classical c-section due to a pre term birth with pre-clampsia.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>T and J incision</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>These scar types happen when a surgeon needs more room to get the baby out after they have done a low transverse incision. The look like a “T” or a “J”.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sometimes th