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When is it safe to get pregnant after a C-Sec?

kelseyjohnstonkelseyjohnston member
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The only reason I ask if because I'm currently pregnant with a baby that has anencephaly, which is fatal. I know my husband and I will want to try again but I'm doing research to find out when we should....and when we are emotionally ready.

I know that I will need a C-Section because my baby also has a severe omphalocele...anyways....I'm choosing to carry this baby for as long as I can.

 

Thanks, Kelsey

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Re: When is it safe to get pregnant after a C-Sec?

  • m3l0d1m3l0d1

    My OB when I was pregnant with LO said 6 months after I gave birth.

    We moved out of state, so I have a new OB. This OB said wait till LO turned 1 yr to try for the 2nd one.

     

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  • melandjuddmelandjudd member
    It will vary by OB but I think most rec waiting 6m-1yr.  Sorry to hear about your LO, you may also want to check out the Loss board.  They seem to be a great support system over there. 

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  • ali&jonbabyali&jonbaby member
    I got pregnant with LO less than 4 months after my c-section.  My doctor didnt seem concerned as the c-section was healing well and there is little scar tissue.  I was even asked if I wanted to try a VBAC.  I havent had the second section yet, but I'll keep you posted.
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  • Kie310Kie310 member
    6 months after I had my first, at my annual appt I asked & I was told it was fine to get pregnant then.
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  • stemms8810stemms8810 member

    Ditto everyone else.  I think it's 6 months to a year depending on how you are healing.

    Sorry to hear about your LO.

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  • Stick AroundStick Around

    I'm so sorry about your LO.  I agree that the Loss board will likely have some encouraging words for you, or at least be a place you can safely vent. 

    Like pp, I too got pregnant again 4 months after my c-section and am scheduled for my 2nd c-section in 4 weeks.  So far so good.  My Dr. did not seem concerned.

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  • kes77kes77
    6-9 months, every OB is different though.  
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  • fadedgracefadedgrace
    Due to a medical issue I have been told that for me it would be best if I wait to get pregnant so that there are at least two years inbetween birthdays in case baby #2 is also a c-section. (so ds was born april of 2012 so best case scenerio is I plan baby #2s birthday april/may of 2014 at the earliest)
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