I have a pretty lengthy history of torn, emptied and slipped / herniated (bulging) discs - specifically L4-L5 and L5-S1 in the lower base of the spine.
I can't seem to find any clear advice on what the implications might be on childbirth itself. I last slipped 2 discs walking up stairs, so am guessing childbirth is a tad mor physical and risky...
Finding it very difficult to find proper advice as the midwife isn't a back specialist and the back specialist isn't a childbirth specialist. Anyone have any tips on who I should speak to?
I do have an appointment with the anaesthetist to check out whether it might also have an impact on my eligibility for the epidural - e.g. the placement of the epidural itself and whether it'll work, as well as whether it might ultimately help or hinder the back problems.
Just worried that I'd hate to add slipped discs to my recovery post childbirth as could really mess up things overall and likely will make sitting up and breastfeeding a real difficulty.
Any tips / personal experiences?
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Risks of herniated discs to childbirth?
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CAM123 · 22/07/2009 16:15
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