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Name: Debbie | Date: Apr 13th, 2005 9:49 PM
Yes & I have only had 2 C-sections. When my daughter was born the Dr. told me that she could tell the baby was a girl before they even cut into my uterus. Does this resolve itself because I was considering having another baby? ↑
Name: Kaye | Date: Apr 19th, 2005 5:17 PM
My doc told me after 3 csection that my uterus was thin. kayenmike@comcast.net ↑
Name: Kathy | Date: Apr 19th, 2005 11:21 PM
I'm not sure. I spoke to a friend who is a nurse and she said that after 1 year it should be safe. I've been trying to get some more info but haven't found any. ↑
Name: Ellen | Date: Apr 23rd, 2005 10:31 AM
I have had 3 c-sections and was told that my uterus was thin with the last one. I'm looking for more info becaus eI'd love to try for #4. ↑
Name: Heather | Date: Apr 30th, 2005 7:28 PM
Yes, I had a VBAC and was told I had a thin uterus. I would like to know more, as we would like to have another child. ↑
Name: nb | Date: May 7th, 2005 8:46 PM
I just had c section #2 and at my 6 week check up, I asked my doctor if I had a lot of scar tissue...could I try for baby #3. She said that I had very little scar tissue and that my uterus was not thin. She said she will always tell the mother and father during the delivery if the uterus is thin, so that they are aware and start considering the possibility of this one being the last. It was the first I have ever heard of that. ↑
Name: gretchen | Date: May 7th, 2005 10:41 PM
I just had my third c section and after the delivery my doctor told me she could see through my uterus "window".
I haave three girls who are about 16-17 months apart. Mly second daughter was pushing on my old incision/scar when she was born. The doctor told me that my uterus could of ruptured if she pushed hard enough. After my third the doctor told me that if I have another one they would have to do some tests, see when the lungs are fully develped and take my baby early to decrease chances of my uterus rupturing. I am going to speak to my doctor more at my 6 week check up. ↑
Name: Happy Mommy | Date: May 10th, 2005 5:49 PM
Just for everyone's information, the uterus naturally thins during labor, so if a dr says "Boy, your uterus was so thin we could see right through it!." Don't let that alarm you at all. It is normal and our uteruses are VERY strong and stretch to the limit. Remember that twins are even grown in one uterus. Don;t be afraid of uterine rupture. Uterine rupture normally only happens during labor (with or without previous c/s) if labor is drug induced. AND, this happens in women who have never had a c/s. ↑
Name: Lena | Date: May 17th, 2005 1:54 PM
During my 3rd c-section my Drs were quite concerned over my thin to non-existent uterus. They had a very difficult time finding any part of my uterus to sew back together. Actually the asst dr was hoping I had planned to have my tubes tied ( I wasn't)so he wouldn't have to break the bad news to me. If the baby had in fact kicked or pushed too hard I would most likely have had a uterine rupture and bled out before I and the baby could have sought medical attenetion. If I wanted another child against dr's advice they would have to test for lung development and section the baby early. That's assuming my uterus lasted that long. Yes, the uterus does thin during normal preg, but there is a difference and a trustworthy skilled dr can tell you what that is. Good luck. ↑
Name: Alison | Date: Jun 2nd, 2005 9:56 AM
I have only had 1 c-section and at that time the doctor told me my uterus was so thin and he could have put his hand right through it. Turns out I have adenomyosis, but dr. said that would be okay for another child but to wait 1 year and also I could never go into labour. ↑
Name: Linda | Date: Jun 28th, 2005 8:24 AM
I have had 2 c-sections due to pre-eclampsia. When I had my 2nd daughter nearly 2 years ago, the Dr told me that if i decide to have another baby, I am unable to go into labour as my uterus could rupture. I would really like to know more about this as I would eventually like to try for baby # 3. ↑
Name: Jackie | Date: Oct 17th, 2005 4:37 PM
I just had my 2nd c-section and was told the same thing. My dr. said it could be dangerous to get pregnant again. ↑
Name: djh | Date: Oct 17th, 2005 5:18 PM
Yes, they could see my daughter through my c/s scar at #3 c-section. While uteri do get thin it is just the muscle fibers that have elongated, what the doctors mean when they say that is both the muscles are thin AND most importantly the previous SCAR has stretched to nearly capacity. Scar tissue is not designed by nature to stretch that is why burn victims and the elderly have "contractures" and can break if the injured joints or tissues are moved beyond their limit. A thin uterine scar IS cause for concern. My 4th c/s baby (in spite of the warning I was surprised by one more) was pre-term labor 3 months early (maybe my uterus was telling me something) and even with meds ended up being 7.5 weeks early. They feel it was due to the fact that he was 6 lbs and had outgrown my current uterine capacity. If I had not gone into premature labor that they couldn't stop I would have ruptured almost assuredly. Please take care, sometimes doctors do know what they are talking about and if you are fortunate to have the children you have, maybe that is the safest number to stay at. Good luck. I know I certainly would think twice about 6 cesarean sections, that would leave 5 children without you if there was a catastrophic rupture. I am not trying to frighten you, but you are truly blessed and your uterus is trying to tell you something. ↑
Name: Emily | Date: Oct 20th, 2005 10:54 AM
Hi,
I am searching for answers to this same question. I have had 3 c-sections, and after my 3d my OB told me that my uterus was very thin. She said I had a 40% chance of spontaneous rupture if I got pregnant again. That was 4 1/2 years ago. I would LOVE the chance to have another baby, but I would love to know more about spontaneous rupture and thin uteri due to previous c-sections. ↑
Name: amy p | Date: Oct 24th, 2005 9:43 PM
emily to my knowledge spontaneous rupture is rare. i think as long as the doctor watched the weight of your baby and you did not go into labor you should be fine. to be totally honest with you it takes alot for a uterus to rupture. i am in my ob clinicals right now and a doctor i spoke to told me it is rare for it to just happen on its own. do you know how your uterus was cut? ↑
Name: Emily | Date: Oct 25th, 2005 7:40 AM
Amy, thanks for answering my question. The cuts in my uterus were low and horizontal. ↑
Name: amy p | Date: Oct 25th, 2005 11:21 AM
well that even makes the risk a little less...i would maybe talk to your doc or seek out another opinion ↑
Name: sembra | Date: Nov 17th, 2005 9:15 AM
Yes, I have had 3 c-sections and my doctor said he seen a window in my uterus and I shouldnt have any more kids. ↑
Name: Apryl | Date: Nov 28th, 2005 2:30 PM
I had a similar situation except that it was my first child and I had to have an emergency c-section. my water broke at midnite and I had a slow leak so I didn't go to the hospital until 6 am the next day. I wouldn't dilate past 5 cm and my water had been broken for 24 hrs by that time so the doctor ordered an emergency c-section and when he was finished he told me that I had a thin uterus... What happened??? ↑
Name: RMF | Date: Jan 18th, 2006 1:40 PM
Hi, I have had 2 c-sections. During my last c-section, the doctor told me that the incision from the first c-sec was completely open and she could see the sac. She also said my uterus was thin. I just found out that I am pregnant again. I am terrified of a uterine rupture that could cause me my life. As I have 2 small children currently, I am questioning whether to continue on with this pregnancy. It was unplanned, however, I would love to have one more. Does anyone have any suggestions or info that could help? ↑
Name: Annie | Date: Mar 5th, 2006 1:00 PM
I'm on my sixth c-section and recently have been informed that a thinned uterus is actually a perforated uterus (or an incomplete rupture). Go see a specailist. Our specialists found at 20 weeks a 1cm hole at the sight of the scar. My bladder is acting as the uterine wall but once the hole becomes bigger, which it will, it will be above the bladder putting me at very high risk to have a complete rupture. My Doctors advise to be admitted to the hospital on or about 30 weeks, with an early delivery of 4 weeks. ↑
Name: To Annie | Date: Mar 5th, 2006 3:59 PM
My God, I hope this is your last baby! I understand why women have a couple of c's, but 6 is really rolling the dice. I quit after 3 due to thin scar. Funny thing, is evertime i hear a women seeking a doctor who will perform a C for no reason I just remember what is really going on. But they don't listen. Good luck to you, I hope you and baby have a good outcome. ↑
Name: HeatherO | Date: Mar 12th, 2006 9:01 PM
I have had 2 c-sections & at the 2nd was told I have a thin uterus. 2 Drs. at the practice I go to said it is only dangerous if you go into labor. Am now pregnant with #3 & will have another c-section, but am scared of rupture despite what they say. I had a lot of contractions with #2 from 32 weeks on (no pain really but was on Turbuteline) and it could have been due to having too much amnio fluid & not because of a thin uterus. Am at risk for that again this time, also both my kids are under age 3 right now so I don't have a lot of time to rest. I haven't found a lot of info on "thin uterus" on the net, but found a lot on "uterine rupture". Good luck to everybody. ↑
Name: Zorylaine | Date: Jun 14th, 2008 6:59 PM
Hy my name is Zorylaine and I have had 4 sections. Last one was on May 15, 08. I want to get pregnant in the future but I am looking for information because I heard that your uterus can be fixed by cleaning up the scar tissue, but I am not sure if anyone has herd of this! If anyone knows please let me know. ↑
