C-section

It is a matter of choice, BUT... After having a C-section it takes the body 4 years to heal from each c-section. In some cases up to six years. I had a cesearean with my first child. Then i found out I was pregnant when my daughter was 18 months old. I had complications the second time around. I had a cesearean the second time too, and it was not fun... I had complications with my blood pressure stablizing, effects of the epidural, etc. It was just so hard. And I was a strong and healthy 24 year old at the time. It took me longer to heal. If you get pregnant now, when you get ready to deliver it will be approx 18 months since the last C-section correct? So, it is possible to have similar complications, but if you take care of yourself and keep up with your regular checkups, things should be ok. If you can wait, try to. Give your body time to heal. As a midwife I have to agree with the above answer. However many things come into play here. Why did you have a c-section last time? Failure to progress? Pre-eclampsia? What type of c-section did you have? Lower segment? Have you discussed this with your obstetrician? My sister-in-law had a c-section for failure to progress in the second stage of labour in February 84 and in October 85 had her second baby so quickly she only just got to the hospital in time. She went on to have 3 more vaginal deliveries. On the other hand I have a friend who had a c-section for breech twins, then 3 years later in labour her scar ruptured and she had to have another c-section and a hysterectomy to save her life and that of the baby.

Well a C-section can be done either by request or by the doctor's decisions. Doctors will most likely do a C-section if the labor becomes complicated and has problems such as fetal distress and dystocia. C-sections are also done if the labor might become life-threatening to the mother or child.

i think this is just discharge...im a week over-due now and have gotten it throughout my pregnancy.im pretty sure its not the show that we hear so much about...i think its thicker and possibly even bloody

See this web site . . . it's got some good info on that question. http://www.the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com/Pregnant-After-A-Cesarean.html

depends where you live and if you have insurance? If you have insurance, then what type of insurance? if you live in CA, you can get emergency MediCal which covers everything. probably similar stuff in other states. Though often states with the most restrictive abortion laws also have the least support for pregnant women...

Yes, you can, but it is something you should discuss with your obstetrician. First, you have to consider the reasons for the previous cesarian sections. If they were one time problems (breech presentation, placenta previa), then a vaginal birth is something to consider. If your previous cesarians were done for obstructed labor, a small pelvis, "CPD," dysfunctional labor, or other conditions which are likely to recur, it may not be a good idea. A uterus with a scar on it is much more likely to rupture (burst open) during labor, and this can cause fetal distress or death. However, even there is a less than 1% chance of this happening, it is still a possibility, and one with potentially catastrophic consequences. The type of scar is important. If you wish to attempt VBAC, you will want to make sure your previous surgeries were done with low-transverse incisions on the uterus. You cannot tell what sort of incision you had by looking at the scar on your belly--you need to consult the operative record or ask the doctor who performed it. A previous low transverse uterine incision does not cut into the body of the uterus, and is least like to rupture. A vertical, low vertical, or "classical" incision, which goes up and down on the uterus, and is performed for complicated presentation (transverse), prematurity (undeveloped lower uterine segment), unusual blood vessels, or scarring and/or adhesions from previous surgery, is much more likely to rupture, and is a contraindication to labor. Mind you, cesarean section also holds risks for the mother and baby. It is major abdominal surgery and has a maternal mortality rate 2 to 4 times that of vaginal birth. Cesarean births can lead to trouble bonding and breastfeeding. But, when compared to VBAC, the risks of maternal morbidity and mortality are similar. Most doctors will not induce someone with two previous cesarians (because of an even higher risk of rupture than natural labor), but will allow labor to proceed naturally in a hospital setting. If you wish to try and deliver vaginally after two cesarian sections, this should be done in a hospital (not birthing center) that can perform an immediate cesarian section in case of an emergency. If you've delivered vaginally prior to your cesarian section, this would increase the likelihood of a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarian).

As far as we know, the first caesarian was performed in 320 BC.

It's possible that the procedure was used before then, but we'll never know because it was either not recorded or the records may have been lost to time.


In 320 BC, a woman called Durdha, who was the mother of Bindusara (the emperor of the Maurya Empire), accidentally swallowed poison. Knowing she was pregnant with the heir to the empire, a man called Chanakya, who was a teacher and advisor, decided that Durdhara should be cut open so that the heir to the empire could possibly be saved. So Durdhara's womb was cut open and Bindusara was born by caesarian as his mother was dying of poisoning. Bindusara later became the emperor of the Maurya Empire.

That is a question you should be asking your doctor as all women heal at a different pace. Be sure your body has had a chance to build-up before becoming pregnant. Good luck Marcy As soon as your dr clears you to resume normal activities. Of course then it will be nine months later...but you may have to have a c- section again. Answer Recent research suggest a woman should have at least 18 months in between deliveries if she wants to have a vbac.

Depending on climatic conditions the answer will differ. In tropical countries it can be given immediately but in cold climate new born baby is susceptible to getting cold. Evan if you bath the baby with hot water. After bathing please see that baby is dry or else heat for vaporization will be taken from the body of baby. Do not try to remove that sticky white substance from the body of baby. Wrap the baby well and put by the side of mother.

Yes, there are times when it is possible to have a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Women who have a low transverse scar from the previous C-section are eligible for VBAC. It can also depend on why the first c-section happened. If the mothers pelvis is small it may not be possible for VBAC, if the first baby didnt fit the second may not either. If the scar on the uterus is an up and down scar or vertical, a VBAC is not recommended due to the potential for uterine rupture. As the uterus grows during the pregnancy the body of the uterus gets thinner and may rupture with uterine contractions. This is not typically an issue with the low transverse uterine scar as that scar is thru a thicker portion of the uterus that does not thin out as much as the uterus grows during pregnancy.

Women of higher socioeconomic status are more likely to have a c-section, 22.9%, compared to 13.2% of women who live in low-income families.

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The best thing to do is have your tubal at the same time as the c-section. Many women opt for this. If you know it is your last baby, you should just do it then. It is very easy for the doctors to do it. If you had a c-section and didn't know that you wanted it to be your last baby, but now you want a tubal, then you should give your body a little time to heal. I am not a doctor, but I don't think you need to wait more than a year, some doctors suggest waiting 1.5 years to have another baby after c-section, so maybe that it a good time to wait.

it means your wallet will burst because you cannot spend asmuch money at the pub

In October of 2006 I had my 5th c-section and it was the easiest one yet. The doctor told me that he was very surprised. I had very little scar tissue and everything was right where it was supposed to be. My husband and I area considering haveing one more baby but are nervous for the same reasons you are. I know I won't attempt a 7th c-section but one more....maybe.

there isn't a way to help yourself get pregnant unless u get the tubal ligation reversed

Nope. The sextuplets were born by c-section.

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Extremely dangerous. I miracously survived one in o6 along w my son. You should have a team of specialists present at birth. Ready to repair any organ that it may have grown into and possibly you might need blood transfusions for hemoraging complications so look into family donating blood. Contact me if need Vickycuomo@gmail.com

During a c section, you should not feel any pain, however you will probably feel a tugging and stretching sensation as the doctors pull the baby out

Not a problem ... if you have an indication. A C-section is not a smart choice unless you need it. (It's major surgery, with all the related complications, and it scars the womb.)

Unless a doctor has diagnosed a medical condition, many women go on to having a normal birth with their second child, after a c-section.

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