Second baby after c section

[Lauren8642]

Can emergency c-sections cause fertility problems?
I fell pregnant straight away with my daughter in 2020 and had her 2021 was in labour over 24 hours got put on hormone drip didn’t progress very fast so had emergency c section. Since then I have had painful s** and since coming off the pill in December last year (not to try yet just to give my body a break) my periods have been irregular. I went to the doctors had ultrasound and blood test they came back normal. Got referred to gyno which was the worst appointment I’ve ever had so I’ve reported it and they’ve put me back on the wait list…
We started trying in October which I know is only 2 months but I’m starting to have a feeling somethings not right with my body with the painful s**, irregular periods now this.
Has anyone had the same symptoms and got an answer to what it is?
To make matters worse family memeber keep asking me all the time when are we getting another baby in the family we’re never gunna get one at this rate. It’s so upsetting. I’m 25 my partner is 27 not overweight no other health problems.

Hi, c-sections can sometimes cause scarring within the uterus etc which can cause painful sex and issues with your period.

Have a look into Asherman syndrome. I am currently having similar issues which is leading to be diagnosed hopefully by a specialist.

Keep trying!! It hasn't been long. Push with gynaecology and it will all work out.

Best of luck
Merry Christmas

I also fell pregnant with DD in 2021, and had her by emergency cesarean in May 22.

Sex was painful afterwards but after a few tries and forcing ourselves really getting into it (of you know what I mean) the pain eventually subsided and stopped.

Currently 9 weeks pregnant with the 2nd, happened straight away. I was always concerned by how C-section may impact fertility, but after researching evidence suggested it usually doesn't. And from my own anecdotal experience (so far), it hasn't.

I wouldn't worry just yet, keep trying. Good luck

Hi, this shouldn't be posted in the infertility section of the website. Infertility is a medical diagnosis for those who have had regular sex for a year and not conceived if in a heterosexual relationship. Saying you got pregnant straight away with your first and had a live birth and have now been trying for two months for a second, is not infertility.

It's insensitive to post this here where people could only dream of being in your situation.

I have asked Mumsnet to move this thread to the conception part of the website.

Please be more considerate of other peoples feelings in the future. Many here will never get to hold a child in their arms.

@panicbuyer89 I only posted this on here to hear other peoples stories / possible diagnosis with similar symptoms to me. I know I haven’t got infertility but it could be possible I know it’s only 2 month but if someone’s story is relatable to mine at least I know to get on at the doctors more. Regardless of how long you try for it is still upsetting every month and I know I am lucky enough to have one birth but the fear of not knowing if I am able to have another one is stilll there. You don’t know me and my problems so I don’t appreciate the way you have replied to me.

@Lauren8642 would you go to a cancer support group and tell the people with terminal cancer there that you have a routine smear test coming up and you're worried it might show an issue and tell them how upsetting it is for you? Your initial message and this reply are tone death.

And it isn't "upsetting every month" and you aren't in the position of "not knowing if you're able to have another" it isn't even close to the depression and uncertainty faced by those with years of painful, unsuccessful treatment and empty arms.

You have zero insight and need to take a long hard look at yourself. Advice for the future, don't go to places where people are actually suffering and tell them you're worried you might end up in their position and how upsetting that is for you.