I just gave birth to my daughter 5 months ago. I had c-section due to the breech condition of my baby. Now, I'm pregnant again, 5 weeks. I heard a lots of stories that I need at least 9 months to recover back or else I may face higher risk during labour.
Now I'm feeling confused, whether to be happy or sad to have a 2nd baby. ↓
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Name: angela | Date: Feb 16th, 2005 9:37 PM
I had a c sec with my first son, and wanted another child right away, my doctor told me to wait six months and that everything would be ok. I got pregnant exactly six months later and had a very healthy child!! ↑
Name: amanda | Date: Feb 16th, 2005 10:11 PM
aliyah, i had c sec with my first son then fell pregnant again when he was 3months old. I had another c sec and im sitting here 1 1/2 yrs later very healthy and so are my boys. enjoy, everything will be fine. congrats. ↑
Name: Tracy | Date: Feb 21st, 2005 10:50 PM
I had a c sec with stillbirth and wanted another baby desperatly, but my doc advise to wait for 1 year before having getting pregnant again or there will be a risks of uterine rupture. Now, i'm also confused as you are. If i really get pregnant after 6 months, will i be able to deliver VBAC. ↑
Name: amanda | Date: Feb 23rd, 2005 5:23 AM
tracey, my doctor explained that having both pregnancys so close together there is a higher risk of another c-sec, as the pushing of natural birth can cause hemoraging. my babys weight was monitored through out pregnancy, which determined another c-sec.im sorry to hear of your loss, hope all goes well next time around. ↑
Name: Flaky | Date: Mar 11th, 2005 8:58 AM
I had cs on 25 january 05 and my baby died the next day. i came here to find answers too, though my doctor says ic oulw od try again at 6 months. I hope more people respond so one can really get a fair view of what to expect ↑
Name: Michelle | Date: Mar 15th, 2005 2:10 PM
I had a c-section November 11, 2004 and my daughter died at 3 weeks. I, too asked when I could try again and my dr. told me 6 months minimum, but 1 year is best. Good luck! ↑
Name: Bethany | Date: Mar 23rd, 2005 3:49 PM
I had a cesarean section with stillbirth when can I get pregnant again? I so deperately want a child. What are my risks or the babies if I don't wait six months? ↑
Name: Lori | Date: Mar 24th, 2005 4:07 PM
My doctor told me to wait six months as well. For all of you who have lost your babies, my prayers are with you and your angels. ↑
Name: Brandis Massey | Date: Mar 30th, 2005 2:56 PM
I to delivered a stillborn baby boy on March 16th by c-sec. He was my second child by c-sec. I too desperatly want another child. Should I wait 1yr since it was my second c-sec??? ↑
Name: Heather | Date: Mar 30th, 2005 3:19 PM
Be happy!! Congratulations! You will be fine. You may have another c-section, but who cares? You will have another baby!!! ↑
Name: nicole | Date: Apr 1st, 2005 12:41 AM
I had a c section in november of 2003 i have found out I am almost 3 weeks now and I have been having pains around the scare inside and out is this normal?
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Name: Gretchen | Date: Apr 7th, 2005 1:04 PM
I delivered a baby girl on February 15, 2005, she passed away two days later. I spoke with my doctor about when my husband and I could begin to try to get pregnant again and she said she would like me to wait one year. That seems like forever and basically impossible. If we wait for only 6 mos., are we at risk for going through this again? ↑
Name: Jason | Date: Apr 13th, 2005 4:17 AM
We gave birth to a baby boy on 1st April and am also wondering when we can try again. We were advised by the hospital doctors to wait atleast 6 months before trying again. We were going to try again very soon as we had trouble falling pregnant for this one.
It seems the general rule is 6 months after C-section. ↑
Name: julie | Date: Apr 17th, 2005 3:38 PM
I gave birth to my son Thomas on Jan. 14th, 2005. He died 8 days later. One doctor said 6 mos. was best to wait, but another doctor said 3 mos. would be ok if I ate healthy and had my pre-natal checkups, so we are presently trying again! Good luck. Be happy!:) ↑
Name: carler | Date: Apr 19th, 2005 10:10 AM
I have had 4 c-sections. The last two were exactly a year and 17 days apart. I am pregnant now again after 11 months from the last c-section. Can this be dangerous? ↑
Name: Barb | Date: Apr 25th, 2005 10:58 PM
I gave birth on 6th Feb '05 and planning to have another one soon. However according to my OB, I have to wait for a year and told me it will take 3 months for the internal wound to recover. Aliyah, sometimes it's hard to plan our pregnancy, it is up to HIM and all you need to do is PRAY for safe delivery.We PLAN but the ONE ABOVE decides. ↑
Name: BELINDA | Date: Apr 27th, 2005 12:42 PM
things will be ok. be glad to have another baby. they are miracles from god i cherish all three of mine we want another one but just scared because the doc told me only 3 csection he recommends and this will be my third c section if i get preg again. i have also had one tubal pregnancy and that scared me afraid i might have another what do you all think i am 33 years old ↑
Name: Analisa | Date: Apr 28th, 2005 6:33 PM
I had a C sec with my second baby, I got pregnat 1 1/2 years later and I tried to deliver VBAC, my uterus broke in the same place where my C section was performed. My little Adriana suffered a lot and she died 2 days later on march 16th. I know the odds are very rare, but try to get as much information as you can before deciding to get a VBAC. Best of luck. ↑
Name: liss | Date: May 2nd, 2005 8:43 PM
i haven got my period for 5 months but my belly hasnt got much bigger... im just a bit bloated. am i pregnate? ↑
Name: Amber | Date: May 11th, 2005 4:49 PM
I have the same problem as you, Aliyah. My son is four and half months old and I'm a month pregnant. My entire family is fearful of my health and don't think it's a good idea to go through the pregnancy. I talked to a doctor today. He said I should be fine. I'm sure we will be but it's scary, isn't it?
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Name: Michelle | Date: May 11th, 2005 5:51 PM
I wouldn't worry too much - be happy and let God and the doctors take care of the rest! Best Wishes! ↑
Name: Tracy | Date: May 12th, 2005 10:17 PM
Julie, sorry to hear that, my stillbirth is oso deliver in Thomson, i had lots of question, is it possible that u could reply me through my e-mail : tracy_lim75@yahoo.com ↑
Name: joy | Date: May 24th, 2005 5:52 PM
I just had my second c-section and unfortunately lost my twins due to pprom and an infection, but the doctor said I can try again next year to be safe. I am 36 now and would rather try again after 6 months or so, but I may wait a year just to be safer and reduce my chances of having a placental rupture, I don't want anything to go wrong next time- but of course with childbirth as I have learned there are no guarantees. ↑
Name: Andrea | Date: May 29th, 2005 12:50 PM
My heart and prayers go out to all of you who have experienced the loss of your newborns...I can't imagine what that's like. I am due at the end of June, my first child, and due to low-lying placenta I may be looking at a c-section. I have heard that you should wait 6 months before trying again. My fear is uterine rupture of a second baby if I try too soon. Aliyah, it sounds like you should be ok, be happy that you have been given another miracle. Good luck to all of you who are trying again! ↑
Name: Agi | Date: May 30th, 2005 6:55 AM
I had a c section last August. I was told to wait for 12 months before trying for another baby.Take care. ↑
Name: Sandy | Date: Jun 1st, 2005 9:36 PM
I guess I am the only one that heard that you should wait at least 18 months for any pregnancy vaginal or c-section in order to allow the body to fully recooperate. I was so angry about have a c-section 15 months ago, but I thank God for all his blessings and for giving us a healthy baby girl. My prayers are w/ all of you who lost your angels but we know they are looking down on you. And to all the mommies to be good luck! ↑
Name: Becky | Date: Jun 21st, 2005 10:36 PM
I lost my baby Logan 2-16-05 one week before my due date when he tied his chord in a knot. I then had a c-section. My heartbreak has been so great I could not wait to get pregnant again. I am 5 weeks pregnant and have researched the internet like crazy on the issue of how long to wait before getting pregnant after a c-section. I read that old school thought was to wait a year. The new school of thought I read is that you should be healed enough after 3 months if you had no complications with the c-section and recovered normally. Be happy, feel as blesses as you are. ↑
Name: tracy | Date: Jun 21st, 2005 10:52 PM
Dear Becky, at least u know what happen, mine is still unknown, my stillbirth is on 02/03/2005 just before my hubby birthday on 02/04/2005 and my baby girl is about 37 wks. congratulation to u, i am still trying hard to get pregnant, dun worry, my new gynae said so, can conceive after 3 months. Must take good care of yourself and monitor your baby closely. ↑
Name: Michele | Date: Jun 22nd, 2005 1:35 PM
I lost my bueatiful angel 30 hours after he was born. That was October 23. I asked my doc when we could try again and he said to wait at least 3 months. So I did and I am now 5 months pregnant. We are expecting a girl. I just pray that everthing goes good with this one. Congragulations on being pregnant. And to all that have lost a child my prayers are with you I know how you feel!! ↑
Name: Becky | Date: Jun 22nd, 2005 4:53 PM
Thanks for the responses and encouragement. I am so touched to see that I am not alone in my anxiety and fears........good luck Michele and Tracy. I realize we don't know each other, but I am praying for you both. Do you think though if you get pregnant less than a year after a c-section that you should go ahead and plan a scheduled c-section? I think that is what I'll end up doing. ↑
