Is this to soon? Am I in danger?
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Topic: Is this to soon? Am I in danger?
Posted By: maudie23
Subject: Is this to soon? Am I in danger?
Date Posted: 05 August 2009 at 10:14am
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I am currently 7 weeks pregnant. I had an emergency C-section 3 months ago with the arrival of my son. (I know I fell pregnant very quickly).
My question is, am I or the baby at risk because I have fallen pregnant so quickly? Someone said that you have to wait a year after a section before falling pregnant. WHY? I am worried, will I tear? will I do damage? I am not sure what to think! Any advice? ------------- 
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 05 August 2009 at 10:52am
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Hey sweet,
Now isn't really the time to worry... not much you can do to reverse it huh? I would, however, expect your midwife to monitor you and she may possibly suggest a few extra scans to check everything is going OK. So yeah, talk to your MW about it 
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Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 05 August 2009 at 12:26pm
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Hey....huge congrats to you I think you will have about the same gap as sheeza does so maybe talk to her and see what has happened with her so far....although she is nearly due! -------------  
 
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.Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 05 August 2009 at 12:29pm
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they say a year due to healing....cause it is major surgery.. i would do what others have suggested..try not to worry but talk to mw and you will get referred to hospital to talk about it anyway later on.. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 05 August 2009 at 12:35pm
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I didnt have a year in between and bubs and I are fine ... try not to worry, just talk to your mw ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 05 August 2009 at 1:29pm
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We started trying to get pg when Spencer was 7 months and that was with the ok from the doc. My understanding is that it's not the pregnancy that is the issue it is the labour so they may not want you to try for a VBAC or they might let you but want to monitor you more closely, intervene more quickly than they would if it had been longer between c/s and VBAC.
They check your scar out in quite some detail at the 20 week scan as well and I think that tells them a lot, plus your mw will ask you if you have any pain around the scar at each appointment and you will see an obs before the birth. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 05 August 2009 at 3:52pm
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Hey hun!
Dont worry!! 
I thought I was pregnant when Caden was 4 months old, I got a positive test and called my MW, she said that the pregnancy isnt the issue, its the labour/contractions, and that I would need to have an elective c section most likely. I ended up getting period the next day so I think I had a very early m/c, anyways! I fell pregnant again when Caden was 5 1/2 months old and am not far off having bubs and after seeing the specialist I have the all clear for a VBAC
I would suggest having a good talk to your MW and tell her all your worries etc and ask heaps of questions, thats what i did, and when i saw the specialist he went through my notes from Cadens birth and he basicly told me that the risks are about the same whether I go for a natural or elective c section, so we are going with the VBAC and if baby isnt here by 41 weeks, an elective CS. This pregnancy has been just as normal as Cadens, Ive had no issues with ym scar or anything, no pain down there, everything is very normal. My MW check ups are the same as with Caden, if I have any worries I tell her etc. During the labour, I will be monitered the entire time and all the emergency bits and bobs on stand by, but Im sure everything will go fine
They do reccomend waiting a year, but hey, me and lots of other ladies have fallen preg before a year and we are all fine and have healthy babies ------------- |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 20 August 2009 at 1:45pm
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i def think you will be told to be more careful as a result of not healing...
heck you were keen to even go there that quick!!! 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 20 August 2009 at 5:52pm
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I think others have pretty well covered it...it's more an issue with your body needing the time to heal and the stress on your scar from labour.
I wouldn't stress too much, I'm sure your MW will make sure you are monitored and will give all the best advice. There have been several people I've known of with a small gap after a c-section and all has been ok. Congrats and all the best for your pregnancy!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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