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tubal ligation
When does the doctor do a tubal ligation? I'm pregnant with my third child and plan to have my tubes tied after birth. Does the doctor tie my tubes at the time of delivery? (even if it is vaginal vs. C-section?) or is that something that i would have to return post delivery for?
I would go in and get it checked D143 if you feel that something is up go in its better than waiting till its too late
Hey Elaine my first time on here but going through all the post i see that your a familiar name in alot of topics..I had my tubes tied after child number 6...last month is the first time ive missed my period completely in 19 months..was needing some insight because ive read a lot could go wrong with tubal pregnancies...feeling nervous today is the 25th and it was suppose to comethe 9th
Some doctors do it immediately after delivery (if vaginal), but more often it's scheduled for the next day after delivery. Many times it is done near the time of the six week checkup as an outpatient procedure. If you have a C/Section, it is done at the time of delivery.
Not all hospitals do tubal ligations, however. Be sure you are not delivering at a Catholic facility, as most of them will not do them.
For the procedure itself (if you don't have it done at C/Section), you will be given either a spinal or general anesthetic. A small incision is made just under your belly button (sometimes, almost in it). The tubes are identified, cut, a portion removed, and the ends are ligated (tied with suture). Sometimes they are burned with cautery. There are also clips that can be used. The whole thing takes about 15-20 min.
You may be a bit sore, but recovery in general is quick.
Not all hospitals do tubal ligations, however. Be sure you are not delivering at a Catholic facility, as most of them will not do them.
For the procedure itself (if you don't have it done at C/Section), you will be given either a spinal or general anesthetic. A small incision is made just under your belly button (sometimes, almost in it). The tubes are identified, cut, a portion removed, and the ends are ligated (tied with suture). Sometimes they are burned with cautery. There are also clips that can be used. The whole thing takes about 15-20 min.
You may be a bit sore, but recovery in general is quick.
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