Having a baby

I wanted to know how long you "Have" to wait to ttc again after having a c-section?
I really want to have # 7 close wit Phoenix but that would mean I would want to start ttc in next few months, but I a had a c-section only 5 months ago. I really dnt want to leave it 2 years as that is not the plan I wanted with my last two children.

I had a c-section with Ashlen my fifth child because he was breech and I had a large dermoid cyst removed during the c-section as well, then with phoenix they did a c-section again because he was fully breech as well, worst experinece ever pheenys birth was, but that another story. So this would be a 3rd c-section I guess unless they let me have a vbac but I highly doubt it now. Natural birth beats a c-section any day!!!


So I am asking what you think, does it mean I would lose the baby if I was to get pregnant in like six months time? Or that my own life could be in danger?

Not sure. There is some evidence to suggest that you should wait a certain amount of time, but I know of women who have fallen pg again quite quickly after having a baby via c/s and it's done them no harm. It could be a case of it being an individual thing kwim?

thats what I thought too. its not like i am going to go run marathons anyway . sorry typing with one hand here as its boob time here!

thanks for replying though. will have to get some info about it.

I will have a look and see if I can find any other articles/threads that have been posted about it for you.

oh woiw thanks sherrie we would really like to star ttc after christmas if possible.

I have found this one so far; www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=1098
I will ask Kelly (Bellybelly) to pop in and she might have some other information for you.

We fell pregnant when our DS was 11 months old. He was born via an emergency CS and I have had no problems at with this pregnancy. I'm not sure how long you "should" wait, maybe ask your OB for some advice?

ob said 2 year!!!! just seems a very long time to me.

sherrie tha link was great thank you.

Hi Soul,
I've looked into this too. I was told by the registrars in hospital to wait a minimum of 6-12 months before ttc, because I've had 2 c/secs (like you), to make sure the scar is well & truly healed. Another OB told me, off the record so to speak, that as long as it was at least 3 months no one would be too worried. HTH.

oh wow whoo hoooooooooooo well, if DH and I work thorugh this then that is fab news for me, otherwise no more babes for me!