Pregnancy after c-section - how soon?
Just wondering what sort of gap people left between having a section and getting pregnant again? I ended up with an emergency section this time. I would like another baby and we didn't want a very big age gap but am worried about pregnancy after a c-section. It's only 3 weeks since i had my boy but like to find out facts for the future!
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I had my second section 13 months after my first and it was fine i think they do recommend about 2 years but i know a few people who have had sections close together . I'm now expecting again and this will be my 4Th section .
Hope that helps
I also had an emcs ans was told point blank by the consultant that you need to leave at least 12 months before being pg again to allow the womb to heal.
For abdominal surgery they prefer you not to have more than one surgery in 12 months so when you consider you might need/elect to have a second section you might want to bare this in mind.
Likewise if you hope for a vbac then you want your womb strong and in the best state to avoid a rupture and pregnancy is equally a big strain on its own.
We will follow the doctor's advice as I know from previous surgeries that its better to be in good shape for recovery.
just wanted to point out the risk of rupture is around 1%, having a baby and young toddler is tough with a section! but i wouldnt have had it any other way!