i have had 3 c-section and wanted another baby

Lacy - posted 4 days ago

I have had two c- sections my kids are now 9 and 7 I would like to have one more but i am so terrified of having anouther c - section i have anxiety even thinking about it.

India - posted on 05/05/2013

I had a c-section at 36 weeks! I had no problem with recovering after.
How long should you wait before having another baby? I might be pregnant again but I am afraid that it might be still to soon and something might go wrong or something will happen to the baby if I am pregnant again.

Aimee - posted on 02/18/2013

I have had 4 c-sections with no problems at all! My first was an emergency and the last 3 were planned. When I asked my ob about how many he told that they didnt put a number on it there is a huge number of factors that go into making that decision.

Tanveer - posted on 02/15/2013

Hi im 32 i have had 3 c-section and wanted another baby

Melissa - posted on 02/14/2013

Is this in the US, or elsewhere?

Melissa - posted on 02/14/2013

Generally they say no more then 3 because they are a major surgery. Each one that you have weakens the abdominal muscles and stuff because they cut out the old scar tissue and then close you back up. There is a huge risk with each new c-section. My sister just had her 3rd in June. They had to deliever her son almost 2 months early because her star was beginning to thin and they were afraid that it was on the verge of bursting and that she would end up rushed into the operating room and need an emergency c-section. My Dr says 3. I've only had 1 and never plan to have another again if I don't have to. I was bullied into the one I had my the on-call Dr and it was a living nightmare. I was laid up for 3 freakin' months and being a single mom made it even harder because I was so limited on what I could do.

Ashley - posted on 02/05/2013

I had my 4th c section last month on the 3rd, i was SOOOO scared by all the things people were saying on here! But here I am, surgery went great! I was only in surgery for like an hour IF THAT! but everyone is different, Good luck!

Ashley - posted on 02/05/2013

my dr liked me to wait atleast 2 years

Ashley - posted on 02/05/2013

I just had my 4th c section on the 3rd of January!!!! PIECE OF CAKE!!!!! no problems, nothing! :)

Ruth - posted on 02/05/2013

Medical opinions are given for a reason. If you ignore them, you could put yourself or another child at risk. Consider yourself blessed for the three children that you already have and consider adoption if you absolutely feel you need to have more children.

BONNIE - posted on 02/03/2013

The flks who tell you that obviously have never had a c-section. I have had kids both ways and t c section defately is not easier. You have the same issues as wit any surgical procedure. The doctors in some areas have aissue with a VBAC(vaginal birth after c-sectin) because there is a higher of uteine rupture I think because of the horizontal incision. My oldest is 47 and in thse days they did a vertical incision which is not impacted as much as a horizontal one during labor. The first words out of my doctrs mouth te morning afte my c section were "don't let anyone tell you that you must always have a csection fro no on Ethel Kennedy had 6 o 7, I have frieds wo have had 5 but again us older moms had a verical incision. But a Csection is definately NOT the easy way.

Kirsty - posted on 02/03/2013

The more you have the higher the risk of bleeding and finding it hard to stitch you up with all the tissue damage. My sister had 4 and then was told that her body could not do it again. You could as the doctor. I think if it was that bad after the last one they would have said you can't do it again its just if you think its worth the risks

Laurie - posted on 02/03/2013

Edna - my children were born 21 months apart and I ended up having two c-sections with them. I tried for a natural birth both times but didn't dilate past 8 cm's the first time (and after 24 hours of labour I was exhausted) and got fully dilated and pushed for an hour or so with the second but couldn't get her low enough that the doctor could help from the other end. That was after close to 36 hours of labour and the doctor finally said no more pushing or you are likely to rupture the c-section scar. So I almost made it. So I'd say - if you healed up cleanly the first time you should be good shortly - check with your doctor.

I think having really big kids hampered my natural birth attempts - my son's head was in the 95th percentile and he was 9.5lbs. I don't think he was going to fit through my pelvic bones! My daughter was a bit smaller at 8.5lbs which is probably why she got further along in the birth process.

Natalie - Having been through two C-sections myself I agree with you whole heartedly that they are not the easy way out and I healed up cleanly and quickly (off the extra strength tylanol within about two weeks).

Edna - posted on 02/01/2013

please i had my ist child through a CAESARIAN SECTION 8 months ago how long should i wait before getting pregnanat again? for the purpose of safety/

Jacquelyn - posted on 01/29/2013

They dont understand because I also had 3 c-sections. I cant dialate 2 girls and a boy and not that far apart I have a 4 year old, 2 year old, and 10 month old and it was not easy at all. Someone told me you could only have 3 c-sections but my doctor said she has a patient who is about to have her 9th c-section. I also want another baby and I wanted to try some natural remedies to see if I would dialate but thats just my choice because I want to feel the whole affect of natural birth. Some doctors tell me it will work, some say it might, but im still going to try it. Having a c-section is no where near the easy way out most people cant bath right for weeks, cant walk right, some people dont lose their baby fat after a cesarean, cant care for your child afterwards like you would like to. I say they had the easy way out I've seen moms after regular birth get right up walking around the hospital they may get a couple of stitches down there but we have way more stitches then them and some of us had to get staples to lol

Rebecca - posted on 01/22/2013

Hi I was wondering I have had 3 csections & I am also a diabetic, but with my last pregnancy I had a uterus rupture & I would really love to have one more....do any of u kno if it would be safe to conceive again?

Deanna - posted on 01/08/2013

I have had a child naturally and by c-section. I will say that c-section is by no means the easy way. The recovery is longer and there is much more pain.

Sam - posted on 01/02/2013

i have had 3 c-sections and was thinking of haveing another baby but im a bit scared

Maxine - posted on 11/22/2012

I've only had 2 sections love x

LaDawn - posted on 10/24/2012

I've had a c-section in 97 with twins. A vbac in 99. Another vb in 01. ' another c-section in 02 with twins. The doctor I saw in 08 said I had to have another c-section due to the 2 previous one's. If I knew what I know now then, that i had a choice an no one could make me have another c-section, I wouldn't had allowed it. I'm due nov 22nd of this month an since I have a lot of scar tissue, I'm scheduled for another repeat c-section on the 15th of nov. I DO NOT want another c-section. But my doc has made it clear that even if I come in an I'm in labor, they are NOT goin give me a vb. an that I would have to have an emergency c-section which could cause a lot of permanent damages. I'm scared

Bekah - posted on 08/15/2012

It depends on the type of c/s you have had and the amount of scarring from each one.
My doctor has told me I could easily have one or two more kids and I have had one vag delivery followed by three c/sections. My 16 year old son was a vag birth. My 11, 5, and 5 week old were c/sections.
A natural birth is pretty much out of the question for you at this point. Most doctors won't even attempt a VBAC after two c/sections although some still will. There have been cases of woman VBAC'ing after two or three but my thought is why risk it. I was saddened that I couldn't have a vaginal birth again but it isn't the easy way out, just the safer way out in my case.

Jessica - posted on 08/12/2012

I have had 4 c sections!!! My last one was 2.5 weeks ago....

Freda - posted on 06/19/2012

I've had 3 c sections....I was told the same..I got my tubes tied but I didn't get it tied for that reason...I felt like 3 was enough but in the back of my mind...I'm upset cause I wanted another child...A girl in particular but who's to say I'd have another girl...So I got the procedure..... I know a woman who's had 5 c sections and she is fine...Maybe you need to get your medical records sent to another dr and get a section opinion..I think it is all in "How you got cut" See...I am cut classical on the outside, and another way in the inside because of the positioning of my child...

If you decide to, I wish nothing but the best:)))

Christine - posted on 06/04/2012

Oh I slightly misread this.. I thought you were saying you culdn't have more than three c sections. To which I commented you can if you want :). There is no law against having more than three c sections. So you should research the pros and cons and understand your decision but ultimately more than 3 c sections is something you can do if you choose to.

Are you wanting to do a vbac though? That is the part I missed. No you probably won't find a doctor willing to do a vbac after 3 c sections and even if you could I"m not sure you would want to.

It's hard enough finding someone to do one after one. Soooome people can find a doctor to do one after two. I have not heard of anyone doing one after 3 though. I'm sure it's happened :p but it isn't common.

C sections are pretty serious they cause a lot of damage and wear and tear. There's lots of scar tissue. It also causes the uterus to thin out. Because of all that going into labor becomes risky. And so does going to the full 40 weeks as the baby gains about a pound a week. Most doctors will schedule a c section at about 38 weeks partly to avoid being full term but also they do not want you to go into labor. Contractions are very aggressive with the uterus. So anyway after 3 c sections doing a vaginal delivery becomes risky. I have done a vbac after one c section so I"m not at all anti vbac! I totally support vbacs. However after having 3 c sections that really makes doing a vaginal birth risky. If you want to have more kids you should be able to and can .. it just seems safer to stick to the c section route.

Gwenda - posted on 05/29/2012

I've seen many mothers who've have many more c-sections than that. Any time after a surgery is done it makes that area of the uterus weaker. There is a risk for uterine rupture where the baby will come out of the uterus and into the abdominal cavity. Luckily the one I know of happened during the actual c section after a Mom had went into labor and was safely and quickly delivered.. Also what can happen is that the uterus can develop a "window" where the uterus thins and is pretty much see through. Normally most Drs will do the c section after 38/0 weeks if they're concerned about the baby being too big causing too much pressure or other reasons like you go into spontaneous labor. Explain your feelings about having another baby to your dr and see what their concerns are specifically. There may be good reason why you shouldn't deliver by c section again. Or maybe your Dr is being extra safe for you and your future babies. Ask more questions and details from your Dr. Never be afraid to ask any health care provider questions. It's your health and your body. Good luck to you and your family. :)

Katrina - posted on 05/29/2012

You can have another one they just dont feel like its a good idea because they are cutting into you. I have heard of a women who had 3 csections then had one vagail birth she is ok but there was a big risk and. she could of had problems you could do where someone else carrys the baby for you. Do research on all your options if this is something you really want go to more then one doctor visit a med wife

Eden - posted on 05/29/2012

C-section's are NOT the easy way out. That is ridiculous. Some women have it easier than others. My C-sections have been torture. I was also told that I should not have any more. It makes my heart ache. You are a mom, and it its only natural to want more children. Boo to any "mom" or otherwise that thinks any form of childbirth is "easy." It's not a contest.

Michelle - posted on 05/28/2012

I haven't had 3 cecereans. only had 1. I had the up and down kind, which is worse than the bikini one (side to side). as for having vagina birth after cecerean..Yes you can. My first birth was cecerean and the followings I had vagina birth. when having the up and down cecerean cut is the worse for it goes against the nerves as with the other it goes with the nerves. I was told that i couldn't have a vagina birth after my cecerean too, but i wanted to do it and try. So i did. I have had 5 vaginal births after my cecerean.Its not an easy thing. But it is more healthier.You can have an uterine rupture if you are induced to labor. There is that chance as long as the doctors don't give too much of the inducing drug. YOu can have a vaginal birth, you will need to make sure you have a doctor that is familiar with attending a vaginal birth after cecereans. Cecereans are horrible and causes so much problems. You are never right after having cecerean births.

Sharon - posted on 05/28/2012

After my 3 section my doctor told me he would do up to 5! Our family is complete after 3 so I declined his offer. Doctors differ do some research and see what happens. I wouldnt have had a c section if I had had the choice. They take a lot of getting over Espically of you have older children. Take your time and make the right decision for you.

Jenn - posted on 05/28/2012

I'm so sorry about the pain you have gone through...I totally understand I had two sections and it was very tramatic for me ...certainally not the easy way out!!! As far as another section I would hunt around for a new OB... Many will guide you away from another birth but it is possible to have another section I have a few friends that have had 5-6 sections dont get me wrong with the more sections you have the more chance of a complication. I even have some friends that have had a vaginal birth after 3 sections... I have had two vaginal births after two sections.
Good luck mama!!

Tianna - posted on 05/28/2012

I have had 6 c-sections. My understanding is everyone heals differently. If you have a great doctor, who you trust, he/she should let you know when he is doing the surgery whether or not another one is possible. Certainly a 2 or 3 limit is not cut and dry. I do think it would be hard to find a doctor who would try a vaginal birth after 2 c-sections. I tried a vaginal birth with my first two and still ended up having to have a c-section. Healing from a long labor followed by a c-section was even worse. By my third child, I was told it would be too dangerous to try a vaginal birth. For sure the recovery from a c-section is enough but better than recovering from labor followed by a c-section.

Ivy - posted on 05/27/2012

I am in the same place Natalie. I have had 3 c-sections, not by choice (breech, polyhydramnios and no birth choice for baby #3) and was told at my last delivery 17 months ago that "we're going to talk about that 4th baby you want." It was devastating to be told that my uterus was so thin and the scars so thick that she considered it risky to have the 4th we planned on. For the last 17 months I have been trying every day to completely come to terms with not having another. I have not been able to make a permanent choice (and unable to use hormonal birth control) so it has been stressful. People don't understand, they look at me like I'm crazy since I have my 3 amazing kids when I say how sad I am that I may not have a fourth. Subsequently I ended up pregnant this spring and although we knew the risks going in, we were so excited. Sadly, I ended up miscarrying over Mother's Day (not because of scar tissue). Now I have no idea what to do once again. Follow my heart or my head. I feel so confused and still so sad. I also am defensive about c-sections, it was so painful to heal from and so scary. I am sad I missed out on laboring with my babies, but so grateful they are here. Many years ago, my first born may not have survived a delivery so I would never have debated not getting one with him. Then I might not have any of my children. It was no easy at all. Good luck to you and your decision making.

Tania - posted on 05/27/2012

I have had four c sections. There are higher risks, but it is up to you to weigh them. I got my tubes tied after 4 - And frankly - a c section is difficult and certainly not eh easy way out. Though you do not have to push a baby out - recovery can be more difficult and there are more risks for complications.

Sammy - posted on 05/27/2012

I have 3 children, all born vaginal. My first was not nice & I found it all rather brutal as she had to be pulled out & I had an epidural & episiotomy ..... But, my second & third were much better & had no problems. No epidural just a bit of gas as I found I could control the birth better. None of it is a picnic but hey that's the way it is. I found I was certainly in a better frame of mind with my other 2 & remained active during labor which helps heaps with labor. The ball is awesome too when my back hurt. I had one on all fours & one standing up so gravity could work with me. Unless u need to have a c section I would suggest vaginal birth. All births are different & ur second doesn't mean it will b the same as your 1st. My experiences are my own but you just need to go with the flow & what will b will b & try not to stress yourself out over it. At the end of the day u will have your own anxieties as all us mums do no matter how many we have. Good luck with it all . : ) try not to be influenced by others opinions.... It is your body & ultimately your decision.

Kiersten - posted on 05/27/2012

I've had 2 c sections and am scared to have another so when I was talking with my doctor about it and how many I could have she told me that she has another patient who has had 7. I think it depends on each persons individual history. If you've had no complications and recover well I think you're probably ok. Obviously I'm no doctor though. Maybe go to a different doctor who will do a 4th for you.

Kimberly - posted on 05/27/2012

C section is not a easy way out its a more painful way out it takes longer to heal. I believe if you want another baby go for a vbac since that's your last choice babies are blessing. Good luck in all your decisions but three is the limit.

Gwen - posted on 05/27/2012

I had 4 C-sections an i could have another anytime.. long as your scaring isnt bad on the inside you can be fine..but don't have a c-section just because.!!!!!

Kerry - posted on 05/27/2012

Those comments do seem to show a lack of understanding. Unless your MD tells you otherwise you can have another child. However as far as a vaginal delivery this is not a good idea. The area of incision in your uterus becomes much thinner and the risk of your uterus rupturing is greatly increased, resulting in the death of your baby and your possible death due to traumatic injuries and huge loss of blood. Try to focus on the fact that you get to skip labor. If your pain is controlled as it should be your post op recovery should be smooth.
Best wishes.

BONNIE - posted on 05/27/2012

In 1965 wen my first child was a emergency C section mydoc told me that vaginal births afterwards were fine but in those days you had a vertical incision which is not at as much risk in labor afterards. With todays bikini cuts the risk is greater. My feeling is that you should go with aother C section. As for the number of Csections you can have, Ethel Kennedy had 8, but of course like myself, te incisions back then were vetical. I guess we just weren't as concerned about the scars back then. Follow your doctors advice, four kids are a blessing enough. You want tobe able to be there to raise andlove the teir whole lves.

Whitney - posted on 05/27/2012

The risk is that your uterus will rupture and you risk bleeding to death. Every time your uterus is sliced open, and sewed back together, it creates scarring and long term potential weakness. Which is why VBAC is often something you want to do in the hospital under medical supervision so they can intervene in case of an emergency. That's what folks are worried about, although I have never heard of a "Hard" number on the number of allowed c-sections- after all, how else are they gonna get that baby safely out of there?

What they are also worried about is subsequent scarring, issues you might have with adhesions in the future- the more surgery you have, the more risk you run for long term problems. My husband talks of treating women who have had multiple surgeries and the level of scarring present that makes it difficult to do other surgery later on- hysterectomies, cancer surgery, and more. he's said it loks like a bomb went off in their abdomen- so much scarring, which people never consider when getting surgery- what the scarring does afterwards.,

Kimberly - posted on 05/27/2012

It is not recommended to have more bc it uterus gets weaker with everyone bc it is scar tissue from being cut open and u risk hemoraging. My sister just had her 3rd c section and she had to have a blood transfusion bc she lost so much blood. Think sure that everyone is different and it is definitely possible to have more than 3 and I'm
Sure people have. Good luck and if u want another I
Say go for it if ur doc says its ok, doctors know
How to handle this kind of thing ;)

~Ange~ - posted on 05/26/2012

My SIL had 4? Is there any reason the doctor is giving you for not wanting to do another one?

Christine - posted on 05/21/2012

You "can" have as many babies as you want. There's no law that says after 3 sections no more babies. They say you shouldn't after 3 because after that you ahve a lot of scar tissue and it is harder for you to heal and risks become increased during the pregnancy and delivery etcetc. It is totally your choice if you want to have another baby. It is mostly a recommendation. Also they tend to be conservative with things like this because they draw the line before it starts getting risky to avoid the risks. My last obgyn was from Mexico and said he had done up to 10 c sections on women before. However a friend of mine just had her third c-section and did not heal from it for about 4-5 months and had a very hard time with it because of all the scar tissue. So anyways please research it all first and make a decision. Just saying you "can" have more kids!

Also I have had a c-section and then did a vbac (vaginal birth after Cesarean) and I will choose a natural delivery any day. Statistically women who have done both will choose vaginal birth over a c-section and the people who do repeat c-sections are people who never did a vaginal birth. So if people who have done both usually chose vaginal birth I would say c-section is probably not the easy way out. I don't know why people think c-section is the easy way out. Not to say labor and delivery are easy of course! With a c-section you don't have the labor pains but your healing time is so much longer and more painful and you miss out on a lot of the natural birth hormones that are released during labor.

Tina - posted on 05/16/2012

I know that feeling my first was an emergency c section my second c section was decided just weeks before I had my little girl. People don't understand it's not easy. It's depressing.I felt terrible when a trainee nurse changed my sons first nappy. You wouldn't think something like that would be a big deal but it was for me he was my son and that was my job i felt terrible. I'd hear people say atleast you don't have to go through labour. Thanks for reminding me that I can't give birth to my babies the other alternative would be disastrous. I was pretty nervous going in to theatre with my second. As you'd know the feeling. Feeling a little robbed as well. My anethatist who was awesome by the way asked how I was doing to midwife turns around and says she's not doing anything she's just laying there. All you can do is talk to your doctor and way up your risks and see if it is ok for you. You may or may not be able to have more you may have to wait a while. But that is completely between you and your doctor. She risks would be different with everyone I'd say. Don't worry what others say they clearly don't understand what it's like. But I hope you get your baby. Goodluck.

Ashley - posted on 05/15/2012

I'm going on my fourth c section, yes the risks go up BUT they dont go up that much, it doesn't matter if u have 3 c sections 10 c sections OR 10 births vaginally, they all have risks! and she also said im not a good candidate for a vbac, which is totally understandable! because that is more of a risk for a uterine rupture.

Lindsey - posted on 05/15/2012

i know how feel love..its awfl and c sections are horrible..plus feel wrong for weeks..and ur tummy feels like its been stiched to your ankles..here and i am having my 4th c section..there is nothing they can do if get pregnant again...i have and even thogh the doc was a bit pist he cant say anything plus he keeps saying about getting tubes tied but i aint doing it...no way

Lindsey - posted on 05/11/2012

hiya..i am having baby umber 5.i had a normal birth,then 3 c sections,two of those were emergency c sections and now i am at 36 weeks and am having another c section..all my children were very premature and this is the furthest i have ever went so i am gonna push my luck and beg for a normal delivery.i am so scared i swear,as i had a failed spinal with my youngest plus had to have blood transfsions,he was 17 weeks premature and now has cerebral paylse bt he is great..my other 3 were 11 weeks prem and 9 weeks prem and i did have a son who was 20 weeks prem but only lived for 2 hours..but here i am once again but now at 36 weeks and every day i am just waiting.i had a show 3 dayz ago so i know he is coming and i am so so scared..but anywayz ,yes u ca love..if i can have more then so can u but they have pushed and pushed for me to have my tubes tied this time but i dont no..i know i am so lucky to have my kids but i dont want to make a decision then to regret it.but u take crea and Godbless u love

Lorin - posted on 04/17/2012

I have 3 children and one on the way and I deliver all my children by c-sections ... I have neverr felt contractions ... I'm able to have another child but I am tying my tubes !! Anywho that 3 csection rule is a myth ... I know someone that had 6 children and all c sections

Joy - posted on 08/05/2011

I had 4 c-sections. You can have as many as you want. But the more you had, the more dangerous it becomes when you fall pregnant again. And people who say that c-section is the easy way out have not had one yet.

Shelly - posted on 08/03/2011

Nope, that is no longer true. I'm having my 4th c-section in December. You really just can't go into labor becuase they are afraid of the scar tearing.



NO you can not have a natural birth at this point, way too risky. If your uterus ruptures you & your baby can die with in 15 minutes. I am not being a snot by telling you this. the uterus gets really thin & weak around the area of the scar, so attempting a VBAC after 3 c-sections is not an option.



I am considered high risk because I have a "uterine window" which is an area near my scar that is so thin you can almost see thru it, if I was to go into labor it would rip open.



So sure have another baby, but no doctor will let you do a VBAC due to it being so high risk.