A uterine rupture during a VBAC is a tear in the uterine wall that typically occurs at the prior incision area of the uterus.
This tear can be potentially life threatening to both mother and baby and requires immediate surgery.
It’s important to note that the more c-sections you have the greater the risk of uterine rupture, regardless of the type of previous incision. This is why most doctors won’t perform a VBAC when a woman has had 2 or more c-sections.
The scheduling of your c-section surgery can present infant respiratory problems, specifically Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
The issue seemed immediately alarming to me so I wanted to examined it a little closer. Read more »
If you’ve had trouble getting pregnant after having a C-section you may be wondering if having a c-section causes infertility.
Having a C-Section could pose long term infertility risk and complications, especially if you’ve had an infection following your C-Section or developed extensive adhesions, but the risk is still low.
One thing that does often happen after having a c-section is that it may take longer for a woman to conceive. Read more »
When having a c-section, we often look at the complications moms have, and that’s normal because mom is the one most at risk for complications, after all she is having major abdominal surgery.
But what are the C-Section complications for baby? There are a few key risks for baby as well.
Let’s look at them: Read more »
A c-section requires delivering a baby surgically, of course as with any surgery there are risks, some risks are minor yet some may be more severe.
The biggest issue surrounding c-sections today is that approximately 1 in 3 mothers have their baby by c-section. That’s a lot! There are certainly medical reasons that justify having a cesarean but we’re also seeing many c-sections being performed by choice. Choosing to have a c-section can stem from meeting personal deadlines, work schedules or convenience. This has been on both the part of the doctor and the mother.
I am not against performing c-sections; I’ve dedicated my book, The Worry Free C-Section to the topic of helping women prepare, get through and recover from a cesarean in the easiest, stress-free way possible, however awareness of the risks is vital to having a healthy, worry free c-section. Read more »
Did you know that a first time mother over the age of 35 is at greater risk of pregnancy & labor problems?
What’s more is a woman 40 or older have even a greater risk. This also put them at risk of having a C-Section as well.
Why is over 35 a critical time? Read more »
