How soon for 2nd preg. after c-section & P90X

Belinda80

This is two quiestions in one e-mail.  This is my 1st pregnanacy and I had a C-section, I asked my doctor how soon I can get pregnant again and he said right away, however some doctors say its recommended 2 years? How soon after your c-section did you get pregnanat again?

 ALSO..... In the mean time BEFORE i get pregnant again, I want to lose some weight and today is my 1st day of P90X MENU PLAN...NOT THE WORKOUT.  Last time i did P90X i quit after the 2nd week but continued w/ the menu plan and lost 20lbs....so lets hope I have the same success this time around!!! Are any of you ladies on P90X?

amandadot

If you are planning on a VBAC it is best to wait as long as possible. Because you need all those muscles to re-attach and heal before you can start a strenuous labor.

I would think it's still best to wait a year or so. You're uterus stretches and it takes awhile to retain it's original elasticity, not giving it time to heal leaves you susceptible to pre-term labor. Just what I've heard. 

 

 

pinkmoonlight

If you are planning on a VBAC I believe most doctors would like 18-24 months between deliveries. That being said I had a c-section with DD who will be 22 months old on the 9th, and just had a repeat c-section this past Wednesday at almost 22 months post my first c-section.

We would have tried sooner than this but I was unsure as to whether I wanted to VBAC or not up until I was 32 weeks I was actually planning on it but decided against it at the last minute- good thing I did my son was born with a big ol head at 38 cm.

We will be waiting 2-3 years before we TTC again but hope to have our next two this if not closer together.