Is it okay if I get pregnant after giving birth in 6 months?
2006-10-12 15:35:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I just wanted to start out and say that I know how you must feel after the c-section. I just had my daughter back in August and I had to have an emeracny c-section.
Okie, back to your question. I went and looked it up for you.This is what I found:
Q:How long should I wait after a caesarean section before getting pregnant again?
Written for BabyCentre UK
A:Morag Martindale answers:
The traditional advice used to be that women should have no more than three caesarean sections and that they should wait a year after one section before becoming pregnant again . Many obstetricians still stick to this advice, but some feel that, for many women, the advice is over-cautious
In the vast majority of caesarean sections, the incision into the uterus is made horizontally into the lower segment of the uterus. These incisions usually heal very well in an otherwise healthy woman and are thought to be fully healed by three months after delivery.
Nevertheless, many women underestimate the the amount of time it takes to recover from a caesarean section and the effect it will have on them. It is fairly major surgery and women often feel exhausted afterwards. They may find that it takes several weeks to get back to a normal level of activity.
Caesarean section now accounts for around a fifth to a quarter of all deliveries in most maternity units in the UK. The fact that it is so commonplace should not lead us to believe that recovery time will be the same as for vaginal delivery
Also remember that you have to give your body the proper amount of time to heal and allow your hormones to go back to normal. One disadvanage of getting pregnant so fast after your first child, is that your body will not go back to normal, because you didn't give your body the time it needed to go back to normal. And now your going to have what they call a pouch. AKA baby fat. Just make sure that your body is ready. Also, you have to make sure that your muscles are back to their normal ways. This is something that you may want to talk to your doctor about. There are many risks with c-sections, and your doctor knows your body better then we do.When it comes to a baby its better to be safe then sorry. In the end, you can take all of the information that you will get on here to your doctor and ask him/her about it. Don't take our words 100%, ask your doctor first before making any decisions.
My mother and my sister both had babies back to back. Now they complain that they are not able to get rid of the baby fat.
Good luck with the decision you make. Good luck with your 6 month old and God bless. Have a great day.
2006-10-12 16:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Christy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! If you just got pregnant you have 8 months or so before you would have another cesarean delivery again. This isn't uncommon. The question is are you ready to have 2 babies that young at the same time.
2006-10-12 15:42:20 · answer #2 · answered by hammer 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you afraid you will not be able to carry a baby to term that soon after or are you concerned about how it will be delivered? As far as delivery goes, It depends on the type of incision you had the first time. There are some types where you are able to deliver vaginally after a c-section. Try a google search for "VBAC" which stands for vaginal birth after c-section. Your OB will be the best judge of what to do. Write all your questions down so you don't forget anything at your next appointment.
2006-10-12 15:53:37 · answer #3 · answered by Georgia Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's ok. You may have an OB that will lean more toward a C Section the 2nd time around too, but a vaginal birth is possible, with careful observation, depending on the reason for the original C
2006-10-12 15:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by trishopesisters 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on the two the wide-unfold practitioner which you have (no rely if or no longer they're keen to VBAC or no longer) and this style of incision you had along with your first. each and every now and then in an emergency the wide-unfold practitioner needs to do a vertical incision on your uterus rather of a horizontal one - if that became the case you're at a plenty larger probability for uterine rupture in case you pass into organic exertions and that they gained't enable you attempt. otherwise, there frequently isn't a scientific rationalization why you are able to no longer a minimum of attempt a vaginal beginning in case you prefer to - offered which you detect a physician who's gentle with it.
2016-10-02 06:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by wheelwright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My question is why would you WANT to get pregnant 6 months after having a baby? That would place your babies 15 months apart?
Trust me, my oldest sister and I were 18 months apart. Sure, in many ways, it was a blessing, however, most ways, it was a curse.
About 24 to 36 months apart is actually the best "time wise", in my opinion.
2006-10-12 15:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Do you mean that you had a C-section 6 months ago and are now pregnant again? If so, you're likely looking at another C-section, but other than that you should be OK. Tired, but OK.
2006-10-12 15:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you would be ok,but I think it's a little too early to have another baby so soon.You have to give it time for your body to heal completely.
2006-10-12 15:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by Sister Queen Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-12 15:44:47 · answer #9 · answered by utube 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just had a child, why would you want another one so soon? Get used to that one first.
2006-10-12 15:44:08 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋