Comments on: Multiple C-Sections: How Many Is Too Many? http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/ C-Section Support, Advice & Practical Tips for C-Section Recovery Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:46:31 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Elizabeth http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-18035 Elizabeth Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:00:14 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-18035 Mabel, If you are healthy you should not fear death. The mortality rate of c-sections is not high, where did you see that it was? There is always a risk with any surgery but having a c-section is not<em> high </em>risk. Simply having a baby presents some risk, but again, death is rare. Having said that, it's still better to avoid surgery if you can. In your case having had only one c-section and having had it at least 2 years from you last c-section, you are probably a good candidate for a VBAC, however if you had trouble the first time you may have trouble again which, as you mentioned my result in another c-section, but if you are in good health, you may want to try anyway. Please don't fear death when having a c-section. One of the things that helps me is to look to my faith in God. Your risk of death with be no greater this time than when you had your first child and look at what you are blessed with. Have faith that you will be once again blessed, regardless of how you baby arrives. ***hugs*** Mabel, If you are healthy you should not fear death. The mortality rate of c-sections is not high, where did you see that it was? There is always a risk with any surgery but having a c-section is not high risk. Simply having a baby presents some risk, but again, death is rare. Having said that, it’s still better to avoid surgery if you can. In your case having had only one c-section and having had it at least 2 years from you last c-section, you are probably a good candidate for a VBAC, however if you had trouble the first time you may have trouble again which, as you mentioned my result in another c-section, but if you are in good health, you may want to try anyway.

Please don’t fear death when having a c-section. One of the things that helps me is to look to my faith in God. Your risk of death with be no greater this time than when you had your first child and look at what you are blessed with. Have faith that you will be once again blessed, regardless of how you baby arrives. ***hugs***

]]> By: Mabel http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-18021 Mabel Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:58:44 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-18021 Hi Elizabeth, First of all - thank you for this wonderful website to help moms who had c-sections before. Unlike the rest of everyone on the thread, I only had ONE c-section in October 2009. it was an emergency c-section after 30 hours of labor that didn't go anywhere. I am contemplating of trying to have another baby in 2011 or 2012 so it will be at least 2 years since my son was born. But I am very afraid of the mortality rate of c-sections. Recently, there was a study done that US moms have a very high rate of mortality compared to other countries. I guess this is emotional for me as I always wanted at least 2 kids but c-sections and the recovery time scare me to death. It was so tough on me. Hopefully a second c-section is less painful? I may consider vbac but I know many who tried a vbac usually ends up with a c-section because things didn't go well. I would like some input on my fear of death because I have a wonderful baby right now but would love another child. But I'm scared of death. Thank you for your help. Hi Elizabeth,

First of all – thank you for this wonderful website to help moms who had c-sections before.

Unlike the rest of everyone on the thread, I only had ONE c-section in October 2009. it was an emergency c-section after 30 hours of labor that didn’t go anywhere. I am contemplating of trying to have another baby in 2011 or 2012 so it will be at least 2 years since my son was born.

But I am very afraid of the mortality rate of c-sections. Recently, there was a study done that US moms have a very high rate of mortality compared to other countries. I guess this is emotional for me as I always wanted at least 2 kids but c-sections and the recovery time scare me to death. It was so tough on me. Hopefully a second c-section is less painful?

I may consider vbac but I know many who tried a vbac usually ends up with a c-section because things didn’t go well.

I would like some input on my fear of death because I have a wonderful baby right now but would love another child. But I’m scared of death.

Thank you for your help.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-17926 Elizabeth Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:13:02 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-17926 Robin, how far along are you now? Robin, how far along are you now?

]]> By: Robin http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-17924 Robin Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:04:23 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-17924 Hi. I have had 4 c-sections and I am currently pregnant with my 5th. I have not had any complications with my c-sections besides a little endometriosis before and after my first 2. I actually asked the doctor on the operating table if it was safe to have a 5th. She replied that based on my uterus I would be okay. It has been 3 1/2 years since. This week I have started cramping and bleeding. I have had some bloodwork done by the results are not back yet. Have any of you women had cramping or bleeding in future pregnancies after all your c-sections? My hopes that the bleeding is not the beginning of a miscarriage (hopefully just my body cleaning itself out from previous c-sections)....I am just scared and I wanted to know if any of you have had similar problems. Blessings to you all! Robin Hi. I have had 4 c-sections and I am currently pregnant with my 5th. I have not had any complications with my c-sections besides a little endometriosis before and after my first 2. I actually asked the doctor on the operating table if it was safe to have a 5th. She replied that based on my uterus I would be okay. It has been 3 1/2 years since.

This week I have started cramping and bleeding. I have had some bloodwork done by the results are not back yet.

Have any of you women had cramping or bleeding in future pregnancies after all your c-sections? My hopes that the bleeding is not the beginning of a miscarriage (hopefully just my body cleaning itself out from previous c-sections)….I am just scared and I wanted to know if any of you have had similar problems.

Blessings to you all!
Robin

]]> By: Jill http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-17752 Jill Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:00:49 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-17752 My doctor did not suggest a vertical incision, actually I was just wondering. I am really set on another baby to complete my family. I just wanted to gather up as much information possible to see if I can have somewhat of a piece of mind. Thank you so much for you help :) My doctor did not suggest a vertical incision, actually I was just wondering. I am really set on another baby to complete my family. I just wanted to gather up as much information possible to see if I can have somewhat of a piece of mind. Thank you so much for you help :)

]]> By: Elizabeth http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-17717 Elizabeth Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:23:07 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-17717 Jill, did your doctor suggest a vertical cut? I can't say whether or not there is a real benefit there, however if your doctor suggested it, maybe there is. Regardless of the cut you will have even more adhesions with another c-section. How that plays out in the end is impossible for anyone to know. If you feel strongly about having another baby and your doctor is saying it's a manageable risk my thought is to go with your feelings. Jill, did your doctor suggest a vertical cut? I can’t say whether or not there is a real benefit there, however if your doctor suggested it, maybe there is. Regardless of the cut you will have even more adhesions with another c-section. How that plays out in the end is impossible for anyone to know. If you feel strongly about having another baby and your doctor is saying it’s a manageable risk my thought is to go with your feelings.

]]> By: Jill http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-17644 Jill Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:22:11 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-17644 Hi I have had 4 c-sections and I would love to have one more to complete my family. Am I better off having a vertical Cesarean this time? I just want to know the safest way possible..I don't care how it looks, I just want the baby in the end result. I have had a lot of scar tissue as well. My Dr. said 5 is a manageable risk. What are your thoughts? Hi I have had 4 c-sections and I would love to have one more to complete my family. Am I better off having a vertical Cesarean this time? I just want to know the safest way possible..I don’t care how it looks, I just want the baby in the end result. I have had a lot of scar tissue as well. My Dr. said 5 is a manageable risk. What are your thoughts?

]]> By: Elizabeth http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-17484 Elizabeth Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:44:59 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-17484 Jennifer, after 4 c-sections you won't find a doctor that will do a VBAC. I'm afraid it will have to be another c-section. <em>Sorry :-(</em> Jennifer, after 4 c-sections you won’t find a doctor that will do a VBAC. I’m afraid it will have to be another c-section. Sorry :-(

]]> By: Jennifer http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-17471 Jennifer Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:14:59 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-17471 I have had 4 C sections, i would like to have just one more child, is it possable to have a vbac? or am u stuck with a c section, i feel i missed my chance to experience natural child birth and i really would like to do so I have had 4 C sections, i would like to have just one more child, is it possable to have a vbac? or am u stuck with a c section, i feel i missed my chance to experience natural child birth and i really would like to do so

]]> By: Elizabeth http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/multiple-c-sections/multiple-c-sections-how-many-is-too-many/comment-page-2/#comment-17129 Elizabeth Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:06:22 +0000 http://worry-free-c-section.com/blog/?p=54#comment-17129 Christina, I'd ask you doctor why he wants to do a vertical cut. I'm guessing it's to avoid the scar tissue surrounding your bikini cuts but if it were me I'd prefer another bikini cut. A vertical cut can be a little harder to heal but it shouldn't be too bad. A vertical incision doesn't require any more care than with a bikini cut but special care should be taken with any type of incision. As for the scar itself, it will be more noticeable simply because of the location. There are scar remedies that do minimalize it's appearance that you might want to check into later on. Having a tubal doesn't have any effect on your healing and there aren't any risks with having it done. You won't even know that it's been done outside of the fact that your doctor said he did it :-) I'd also suggest using an abdominal binder after your surgery. If you do have a vertical cut it helps a lot with easier movement. Hope that helps and best of luck to you :-) Christina, I’d ask you doctor why he wants to do a vertical cut. I’m guessing it’s to avoid the scar tissue surrounding your bikini cuts but if it were me I’d prefer another bikini cut. A vertical cut can be a little harder to heal but it shouldn’t be too bad. A vertical incision doesn’t require any more care than with a bikini cut but special care should be taken with any type of incision. As for the scar itself, it will be more noticeable simply because of the location. There are scar remedies that do minimalize it’s appearance that you might want to check into later on.

Having a tubal doesn’t have any effect on your healing and there aren’t any risks with having it done. You won’t even know that it’s been done outside of the fact that your doctor said he did it :-) I’d also suggest using an abdominal binder after your surgery. If you do have a vertical cut it helps a lot with easier movement. Hope that helps and best of luck to you :-)

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