TTC after C Section - was it harder?

[Mamaof1DD]

Thinking about TTC baby number 2 early-mid 2024 following an EMCS.

We were very lucky last time around and got pregnant on the first try, but I know it won’t necessarily be that easy this time!

I’ve read conflicting information about trying to get pregnant after a section, so…how long did it take you before your c section, and did it take longer for your next pregnancy?

(I’m aware other factors can come into play as well!) TIA x

Got pregnant first time with my DC (18.5 months) - delivered via emergency cesarean.

Currently 7.5 weeks pregnant after a first cycle attempt.

I also had my concerns having come across the same conflicting information.

Nope - I had an ELCS and it took about the same amount of time to conceive #2. 5 months, but I have PCOS, so only about 3 cycles.

I never even heard it was harder after a c-section! I was trying 3 years later though, so I was more than fully recovered and back to normal.

No it was just as easy and did not take long

Had an emergency C-section 14 months ago and just got a BFP after 1st month of trying (also conceived on 1st month with my first).

3 months for first baby and 4 for second so virtually the same after a section. The only word of warning I’d give is don’t try too soon! I was pregnant 15 months after my first so not majorly close (2 year gap) but my womb was very thin and had the potential to rupture which is obviously now dangerous for any future pregnancies so I wish I’d held off another 6 months

It varies a lot between women but c sections can cause adhesions that can then result in reduced fertility/miscarriages.

If you want to you can look up Ashermans Syndrome

Good luck with everything 😊

No, my first child was month 1 and second child was month 2.

I think the risk is more about making sure you leave enough time in between pregnancies for your body to heal.

Conceived way quicker with dc2, took us by surprise because it was basically instant whereas dc1 took nearly 2y of trying. We thought it would take years again but it happened, bam, as soon as I finished breastfeeding dc1 (2.5y pp).

I've never heard of a previous c section making it harder to conceive again, is that backed scientifically?

Got pregnant first month when dd was 4.5 month old . 15 month gap and attempted a vbac but nearly ruptured so another EMC

First cycle when DD was 12m!
I healed well after my first C-section.

I recommend "mummy mot"/osteopath /physiopath now to ensure scar tissue is minimised fascia is stretched and you don't get adhesions.

Really pleased you conceived easily second time round ☺️

Is certainly backed scientifically that c section (and almost any lower abdomen surgery) can cause adhesions and therefore fertility issues... "If you have had abdominal or pelvic sepsis, surgery or adhesions, this may also make it more difficult to get pregnant" which is from the Tommy's charity website (https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information/planning-a-pregnancy/health-conditions-and-planning-a-pregnancy) plus there are loads of other sources of scientific evidence too 🙂

Of course most people are thankful absolutely fine and no issues with subsequent pregnancies 🙂