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I am almost 40 and I have diverticulitis, I was diagnosed after I had a miscarriage. I remember the feelings of pressure while I was pregnant with my first son and being on Iron pills. I want to have another child but I am worried about being pregnant with diverticulitis. Would I have to have a C-section or can I have a vag birth? What are my risks?
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Obviously you have no idea what your talking about. Diverticulosis is the disease and diverticulitis is when you have a flare up and yes many older people have it and most people don't get flare ups fortunately for them!!!!
May 18, 2015 - 4:18amThis Comment
To add to above comment with the chances of a repeat diverticulitis attack, doctors will generally recommend that those who have suffered a flare up in the past consider elective surgery to remove the damaged portion of the colon prior to getting pregnant. This would help to prevent the likelihood of a diverticulitis attack during a pregnancy which is dangerous and could put mom and baby at risk because of the possible complications.
February 28, 2011 - 2:48amIf you are entertaining the thought of having children and you do have diverticulosis we would strongly recommend you speak to your ob/gyn and your gastroenterologist to make this decision.
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