2007-03-16 05:18:40 · 6 answers · asked by brittany g 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
The major risks of c-sections include hemorrhage (requiring blood transfusions), infection, and damage to intra abdominal organs such as the bowel, bladder, blood vessels, and ureters. Wound healing problems can occur afterwards. Rarely there are life-threatening complications such as anesthesia complications, blood clots, pulmonary embolus, or even death.
As for the baby, the major risk is prematurity. If the c-section is scheduled (without labor), the date should be chosen conservatively, so as to be sure the little one's lungs are ready. Most doctors do not schedule c-sections before 39+ weeks just to be sure.
As far as multiple c-sections, the party line is to recommend no more than three, because of concern about the integrity and strength of the uterine scar. The concern is that multiple surgeries could weaken the wall of the uterus and lead to a higher chance of uterine rupture. But, I'm not sure that there's good research to back up this recommendation, and many women choose to become pregnant again and have more than three. There's probably a higher risk of bowel injury (due to scarring from previous surgeries) or placenta accreta the more you have, but these risks are low.
2007-03-16 05:28:31 · answer #1 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't advise three c-sections at all. I think the maximum c-sections that can be performed are three. You should really think about two. Thereby you will be able to have a third should you get pregnant again. If you have three then should you get pregnant a fourth time, it will not be able to be born through c-section, and if the reason for c-section is medical, then the pregnancy may have to be terminated. Also If I were you, I would want to leave a c-section option open just in case there are problems later in life. Hope it helps and good luck.
2007-03-16 15:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by liza_jane_46 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had 4...long time between my first and second but my second-third and fourth were 17 mos apart and 13 mos apart. The scar looks bad (but that is to be expected)...My first Dr. did an awesome job.I had very little scar tissue so I was able to have 3 more. Actually i was trying for a boy that is the only reason I tried again. My Dr. really advised against the last one. Had the tubes tied. Good suggestion for you since they already have you open. GOOD LUCK!
2007-03-16 12:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by sabrahsmail 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom had 3 c-sections (that's all of us). She was OK until menopause. Due to the scar tissue she has excessive bleeding and some other issues. It got to the point where she couldn't deal with it any more and she and her doctor decided that a hysterectomy was the best option for her.
2007-03-16 12:26:57 · answer #4 · answered by zaleonia1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother did. There's actually a very good chance of this as some doctors won't allow you to try a natural birth if you've already had a c-section beause of the scar tissue.
2007-03-16 12:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i havnt had 1 so i can only tell u what happened to my sis in law..she is 4 foot 10 and has 4 kids...with number 3 the scar reopened...with number 4 it reopened again and now the scar is uneven and bumpy!! thats y they say its not advisable having more than 3!!! good luck x
2007-03-16 12:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by mumof3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋