C-sections

Worried about another C-section

Hi all,

I had an emergency c-section with my twins in July 2010. They were full term and about 7lbs each.. I'm only 5'4" and typically around 125lbs so needless to say, I was stretched to the max! Just after the babies came out, I hemorraged because my uterus had basically given up. They were able to stop the bleeding but I had to have blood transfusions and it was quite scary.

We just learned we are expecting again! I am nervous of bleeding out at another c-section. If this is a singleton pregnancy (I think it is, thank goodness), then the odds are much lower.. but I'm still very nervous.

 Has anyone hemorraged in c-section and had a successful section after that?

 Thank you!!

 p.s. I dont want Mom's freaking out this will happen to them during a c-section. It's highly unlikely. It only happened to me because I carried twins on a small frame for 40 weeks, and they were pretty big. No worries!

Re: Worried about another C-section

  • I can't answer your question, but you're amazing! And I'm happy for you! Congrats!
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  • That was my worst fear when I had my RCS, no issues with my first but for some reason I couldn't get the possibility of bleeding out of my mind. I actually made DH promise that if it came down to it, he'd make sure they'd save DS over me, etc, etc. Thankfully all went well this time as well. 

    I can imagine having the experience in the past has got to make your fears more intense, thankfully I think these things are rare.

    Congrats on carrying twins to term, that's great! You must be a strong lady! 

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  • I lost a lot of blood during mine. 2nd is scheduled for Dec 11th. I don't think it will be an issue this time. Last time, after 40 hours of labor, LO's head was down in my pelvis really far. My uterus ripped vertical when the OB put his hands in to get him out (his heart rate had dropped, so it was an emerg). So, since no labor this time, I'm thinking it will all go a little bit smoother.
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  • Not exactly the same situation, but my mom hemorrhaged during a vaginal birth with my brother and then went on to have a successful c-section with her third child and a successful vbac 12 months later with her fourth. Try to think positive, don't work yourself up! Congrats and good luck!
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