How many times can you have a c/s?

lbarrera86 · October 2010

I was very bummed that I had to have a c/s with my 2nd and my mom keeps telling me that I can only have one more c/s (i have no idea why)..Anyway, my ideal number of children is 4..maayyyybe 5 hah..So do you know anyone who has had a c/s and have 3+ kids?

candlebox1 · October 2010

My mom has had 4 c-sections,and getting her tubes tied and a hysterectomy all throughh the same incision so thats 6 all 2gether you should be fine. But if it really concerns you ask the doctor

fussbucket · October 2010

Hm Victoria Beckham had 3 I guess.

My OB told me about delivering a woman's 4th c-section and she made it sound both (a) highly unusual and (b) highly unadvisable medically speaking.

CrazyToast · October 2010

I have a friend who has had 3, and they said she should carefully think about a 4th...and no more than that. I personally know nothing on the subject, though.

JillAly · October 2010

There is no set number. Many doctors say 2 because the issue is the build up of scar tissue. Any time you have a surgery, scar tissue will form. Repeatedly going back to the same incision can cause a dangerous amount of scar tissue. It doesn't mean it will be dangerous. It just means that it can build up and cause complications.

There are also issues with cutting into the bowels and organs around the c-section site which can occur on any c-section. C-sections are common but they are still major abdominal surgery and there can always be complications.

However, every doctor has their own cut off and the only alternative is a V-BAC which many doctors will avoid at all cost. I mean, if you're pregnant, they have to deliver the baby one way or another!

juliane2004 · October 2010

I asked my doc this, and she said I could have 4, depending on the state of my uterus.

beccer · October 2010

My mom had 3 before she was told she couldn't have anymore and had to have her tubes tied. A coworker's wife was told the same thing.
However, that Duggar lady has had like 5. I think it varies vase by case and by what a doctor is comfortable with.

disbride061103 · October 2010

I think it varies by doctor. I know my OB's wife had 3. With each c/s the risks increase. Scar tissue, placenta issues, etc. I would talk to your doctor and find out what he is comfortable with.