3 c sections?

taylora4918 · August 2014

First was emergency, second was very easy going and quick recovery time. I had two very easy pregnancies. It has been 9 years since I had my second child, would scar tissue be an issue if I'm wanting a third? I'm 29. (Yes I was a young mother, 18 and 20)

Kim22 · August 2014

I had three in six years and no trouble. During my third my doctor said I was good for a fourth as long as I waited a year. My dr informs patients after each CS if she thinks another is ok. If you weren't told anything at your second I would think you are fine.

taylora4918 · August 2014

That's good, do they do an ultrasound to check for scar tissue build up? Or just assess your overall health and give you the green light?

ashaw512 · August 2014

I'm having an RCS and I had to have an ultrasound just to see the scar tissue buildup and of course for baby. I have a lot of tissue and it hurts when it stretches. If you had any from your first they probably cleared it when they did your second, my dr told me this would happen. So if you have anymore then they will probably clear it then too. My mom had three CS and the third was the worst for her with scar tissue, but everyone is different.

taylora4918 · August 2014

So it's not like a concern for baby then, just general discomfort and maybe even pain?

ShelTheGreat · August 2014

I have had three C-sec too close together. It was clear at the time of my third one that I couldn't carry another. I am sure if you had no complications from your last that it will be fine. They can check for you before you try for baby number three though. Did you have any issue with placenta placement on your first two?

ashaw512 · August 2014

taylora4918 said:
So it's not like a concern for baby then, just general discomfort and maybe even pain?

No scar tissue doesn't do anything to cause concern for the baby. I think you should talk to your dr about this. He/she will be able to go more into detail. I'm just telling you what I know about it.

NADA-H · August 2014

Lurking here. They would tell u if they had any concerns after u had ur second baby one of my aunts had 5 babies through c-sections with a 15 years age difference between the first and last one the second had 3 kids through C-sections back to back. Check with ur doctor but i dont think u should assume that its an issue. Good luck!

taylora4918 · August 2014

Oh that's awesome news!! Thanks so miuch!

krazyinsane · August 2014

My oldest will still be 4 with I have my 4th c-section. I asked her to check during my third and she gave us the green light on a fourth. We're now done on our own accord but they may have said yes to another... Won't know how it looks until October.

fiscally3 · August 2014

krazyinsane, that's really good to hear. I just found out I am pregnant 11 months after my RCS and was nervous it was too soon, its nice to hear from other moms who have been there before

kellbelle618 · August 2014

I had 2 sections back to back (20 months apart). My doctor gave us the green light for a 3rd whenever we decide we are ready. She does recommend waiting 18 months between deliveries.

krazyinsane · August 2014

@fiscally3‌ sounds like about a 19-20 month gap? This one is a 16.5 and last was 18... They weren't as open to a VBAC because of my smaller gaps but they aren't VBAC friendly in general. They kinda look at it as "it's too late to be pissy now"

LyndseylovesHugh · August 2014

I just had two c-sections pretty close together (22 months apart) and my doc told me while I was still in recovery that I was fine to have a third. Talk to your doc of course, but I would assume if there was a reason why you shouldn't get pregnant again (like your uterus is thin) the doctor would have told you right after you had your second.

fiscally3 · August 2014

@krazyinsane 20 months apart, and the first two were 23. Last time they said I had a 50/50 success rate on a VBAC, but most of the doctor recommended going for the section. And I know VBAC2 are hard to find around here. Honestly, I've never met a person in real life who loved their VBAC (I've only heard good things online).

gladygirlca · August 2014

My first and second c-sections were a year and 2 weeks apart. My next, and last, will be 17 months from the previous one. My first one was fairly easy. My second one was a more pleasant experience, but the first 24 hours were the worst ever. I'm nervous about this last one, but I'm not going to worry until I need to worry.

byrne15 · August 2014

I'm having my 3rd C-section in December. My OB is not at all concerned about scar tissue or anything like that.

AlwaysForgetful · August 2014

It varies person to person and how well you sections and this next one will be my 6th and last. I know they can feel your abdomen and tell you somewhat how bad the scar tissue is. Scar tissue is harder for them to cut through. It increases the chances of nicking your baldder or something as they are cutting through it.

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