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# of c-sections = high risk

4BoysAndABaby4BoysAndABaby member
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Is there anyone high-risk that is high-risk due to # of C-sections they have had? I am 4 weeks pregnant and this will be my 6th section.

I have had 5 (1998,2002,2003,2005,2008)    (I have a son from a previous relationship when I was very young who was adopted). I am trying to find other women who have had a lot of c-sections and what their experiences have been... here's a little about mine (maybe someone can relate?):

#1 - 1998 - induced labor due to preeclampsia, labored for 12hrs, delivered via emergency c-section (when ds starting coming out arm first)

#2 - 2002 - elective repeat, no complications

#3 - 2003 - elective repeat, no complications, OB said uterus was a little thin (#2 & #3 were only 18 months apart)

#4 - 2005 - diagnosed with complete previa & placenta percreta and hospitalized from 31 weeks to 1 week post op (delivered at 35.5 weeks) - I was delivered in the trauma OR under general anethesia (this is a LONG story so I will make it short) - ended up being misdiagnosed and only had placenta previa (I don't mean that lightly, previa is still scary).  I did bleed a lot after surgery, but they tore my insides apart with this c-sec, I literally felt like someone went inside my body and beat me violently after this section...never had that feeling before.

 #5 - 2008 - elective repeat - no complications other than the surgeon knicking my bladder due to scar tissue (had a catheter for 2 weeks post op).  I did have a classical incision with this one, all my others were lower transverse.  I assume I have the classical incision inside as well, but not 100% positive, can only see the outside, lol.  I did not have my tubes tied because my surgery took too long and I adamently refused general anethesia b/c of my experience with sec #4.

 

Please feel free to message me if you are on bedrest with previa too, I know how hard it is.  I also volunteered with Sidelines a few years ago.

 

Christina

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Re: # of c-sections = high risk

  • marianaz0marianaz0 member
    Our hospital considers a 5th and any other subsequent c sections high risk because of scar tissue and changes to the anatomy etc
    We perform all those cesareans in our trauma emergency OR with an extra team on hand, a general surgeon on standby, and we make sure to have at least 2 units of blood readily available!

    Sawyer Lynn <3 Born 10.11.13

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  • 4BoysAndABaby4BoysAndABaby member
    Wow, really? I had #5 in the OB operating room with just my perinatologist and an assistant. It was very calm and not treated as a matter of life or death. It was wonderful compared to #4. I don't ever want to be inside a trauma OR ever again. :-/
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  • 4BoysAndABaby4BoysAndABaby member
    Are you in Boca Raton (I just noticed that on your u/s pic)?  I am over near Tampa.  :-)
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  • marianaz0marianaz0 member
    Yes Boca area!!! Tampa/St Pete Area is prob my favorite parts of FL. Do you go to Tampa General?

    Sawyer Lynn <3 Born 10.11.13

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  • 4BoysAndABaby4BoysAndABaby member
    Yes, I do. I delivered #5 there and will be going back. :-)
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  • KandT0919KandT0919 member
    I have a friend who is worried she can't have more than 4 c-sections... obviously you can!!!!
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  • marianaz0marianaz0 member
    I have a few friends that work L&D there! I love the place!!!! H&h pregnancy and smooth surgery in a few months :) keep posting with us !

    Sawyer Lynn <3 Born 10.11.13

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