Scoliosis and c-section

Joness11

Hello. So I have a question about scoliosis and c-sections. (I did use the search bar and found one similar post from 2012, and I was hoping to get some more recent experiences/opinions. I also posted it on the 2nd trimester bird, but figured I'd put it here too to get some other opinions - so please don't crucify me for posting this! )

I'm a FTM, almost 20 weeks along. I had a severe scoliosis S-curve as a kid and had to have spinal fusion surgery. They fused 4 vertebrae between the thoracic and lumber area and put in rods. I still have between a 30-40 degree curve. My spine is pretty weak, the curvature has actually gotten worse from what it was right after surgery. And I have problems with my pelvic bones twisting, which makes one side of my pelvis measure higher than the other.

I've always had back pain since the surgery, and so far I've had some bad pain right around/above the fusion area. But my main concern is whether a c-section is a better option. I'm going to discuss it with my OB at my next appointment, but I'm just wondering if anyone here has experience with pregnancy and scoliosis? And if a c-section was recommended or scheduled ahead of time? I'm honestly ok with scheduling a c-section and just planning on going that route but I'm not sure if my OB will agree.

NDPA

I just had a consult with an Anesthesiologist because of Scoliosis. Mine is not as severe as yours and he did not see an issue. However, he told me they don't normally schedule sections for this issue, but you may have issues receiving an epidural and also may not be able to have a spinal in the case of a c-section and end up having to be completely under for the surgery. Your OB will probably recommend a consult as well. I'm not sure if the pelvic bone issues you have will be an issue with labour, I suppose that's something to discuss with your OB. Just figured I'd share my experience.