how many times can one have cesarean sections?

Question

I have had three already, one in 1998, baby 26 weeks, died after 18 hrs as lungs were not matured, second one in 2000, baby preterm, 28 weeks, had to stay in incubator for a week, one testicle up to now not developed, third one 2003 at 6 months, still born. Have not been on the pill since Oct 2005 and missed my period three weeks ago. I think I am preg although I have not confirmed with doctor yet. I am a bit worried I get complications everytime I fall preg. On the last one I had to have a blood tranfusion as I had lost a lot of blood and my gyno told me a week later that he had almost given up on me and it took him long to remove the baby, anyone out there with similar problem or advise, I am desperate, please help.

Answer 1

I think they tend to limit to three. You definately need to look at other options or speak with your doctor. It sounds as though you have some problems.

Good luck!

Answer 2

hi hun i have similar problems, 6 miscarriages and one gorgeous baby girl who was delivered buy emergancy c section 7 months ago. I had to go for a check up at the hospital a few weeks back and my scar was checked and we discussed future children i was told i could go on to have other children naturally or have an elective c section providing i can carry to term but i would have to go and have my scar chescked regualr in case the wound opens as i get 'big'
i thought you could only have a certain amount of c sections (3) but was told b the dr examining me that there is no limit provding your scan and body can accept this, but you can always ask the GP this when you see him for a test.

good luck hun, sorry to hear of your losses and i hope you get the answer you want when you see the doctor

Answer 3

I have always heard that 3 was the limit, but there are not insufficient data on which to base recommendations for the maximum "safe" number of cesarean deliveries.

Answer 4

At most 3 otherwise complications will occur after the 3rd one. Maybe you have to change your daily life to prevent your babies from being undeveloped or still born.