my sister is 20 years old and she is 7months pregnant with prune belly syndrome and her doctor wants to have an assisted natural birth. This is a new procedure that s never been attempted and my concern is this young doctor is trying to make a name for himself instead choosing to do a procedure that has worked in the past.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Prune belly syn Chat Doctor. As per current literature review there are too few recorded cases to formulate a fixed protocol. Whatever little case report is there, it seems an assisted normal delivery is the treatment preferred by most authorities. There is a risk of prolonged labor due to the condition hence instrumental delivery (by forceps or vacuum suction cup) is often required. Please do write back if you have any more questions.