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ChaCha · 14/12/2007 21:10

I've had an emergency section 2 years ago, and elective earlier this year and will need one again next year - there are 14 months between the last 2 sections and shd be 1.5 years between the next. Is this enough time to heal properly internally? Does anyone know?

Has anyone had more than 3 sections?

Thank you

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LieselVonGiftwrap · 15/12/2007 10:07

i would speak to your GP/consultant

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TuttiFrutti · 15/12/2007 15:01

There are Mumsnetters who've had more than 3 sections - one may be along in a minute. There was one called Zipper who had 7!!!

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ChaCha · 15/12/2007 20:02

Thank you LieselVGW - I don't have an appointment until first week January - just fishing for some info until that time comes.
Cheers.

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meglet · 15/12/2007 22:15

I very vaugely know a woman who had her fourth this year. Seen her up and about since then so she must be ok. Sorry I can't give any details though.

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BibiJesus · 15/12/2007 22:21

I'm sure it's more common than you think, but congratualtions! I hope someone can tell you a bit more soon,

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BetsyBoop · 16/12/2007 21:12

the [[http://www.rcog.org.uk/resources/Public/pdf/green_top45_birthafter.pdf rcog guide] says

"Three observational studies of limited size have shown a two- to three-fold increased risk of uterine
scar rupture for women with a short inter-delivery interval (below 12?24 months) from their previous
caesarean section. In the NICHD study, women undergoing planned VBAC whose previous caesarean
birth was within 2 years of their labour had an increased risk of caesarean birth compared with women
whose labour was more than 2 years from their previous caesarean (32% versus 25%, respectively). Although this information is useful antenatally, it should also be shared with women postnatally to enable
them to plan their preferred spacing intervals for subsequent pregnancies."

In theory there is no limit to the number of c/s anyone can have, but the risks should be assessed on an individual basis. The surgeon should be able to advise you on the state of your uterus after your c/s. If there is any "thining" this means you are at increased risk of rupture for any future pregnancies & may even be advised not to have any more babies (this happened to a friend of mine when she had her 4th - 1st was natural and next 3 c/s, luckily didn't matter as #4 not planned and was DEFINITELY her last )