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How many c-sections and how far apart

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AlwaysTheMummy · 28/03/2008 13:56

Just wondering as I'd had all intentions of having a large family but after 2 sections, I'm not sure how many more I can healthily have.

How many sections have you had and how far apart were they

My son is 4.9 and daughter is 14 weeks.

Thanks in advance xx

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Harrybee · 28/03/2008 16:14

Hi, i havent had any CS but my friend has had 2 in the last 3 years. She has been told to wait for at least 2 years for anymore babies as the scar tissue will be very weak.

I think you should ger advise from your GP, im sure everyone is different.
Good luck

TuttiFrutti · 28/03/2008 18:33

Blimey, your dd is only 14 weeks and already you are thinking of getting pregnant again! She must be a good sleeper then?

Agree with Harrybee, you need medical advice on this. Each subsequent c-section is sligthly riskier because the scar becomes thinner. Some doctors recommend maximum of 3 children if all are by c-s. Having said that, there is a mumsnetter called Zipper who has had 7!

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AlwaysTheMummy · 28/03/2008 22:39

lol TuttiFrutti, she is a good sleeper but doesn't sleep through the night, the reason why I want another so soon is I think 3 will be our max - I don't want to put my health at risk - so I don't see the point of waiting for x amount of time iyswim xx

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majormoo · 29/03/2008 18:45

my sister has had 4 c-sections, although the smallest gap she has between children is 2.5yrs

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