At Tue, 13 Jan 2004, Kat wrote:
>
>Hi, I don't know if anybody can help me. I had abdominal surgery 2
>years ago, following the discovery that my baby (at 27 weeks gestation)
>was not in my uterus, but in my abdominal cavity.
>The placenta was attached to my stomach, bowels etc... and was left
>there to be reabsorbed by my body which should take around 5 years or so
>we THINK!
>I am now 18 weeks pregnant and have heard from someone that after
>extensive abdominal surgery, (did not have uterine surgery) that the
>scar tissue and adhesions can cause early labour in following
>pregnancies.
>
>I haven't discussed it with my consultant yet as I am not seeing him
>until the end of this month.
>
>Does anyone have any idea or information about this? Very grateful for
>any info.
>
>Thank you
>Regards
>Kat