How many C-sections can you have?

There's usually no limit to the number of caesarean sections you can have. But the more caesareans you have, the longer each operation will take and the higher your risk of serious complications becomes. You will have scar tissue where your wounds have healed after each operation.

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Is it OK to have 4 C-sections?

However, from the current medical evidence, most medical authorities do state that if multiple C-sections are planned, the expert recommendation is to adhere to the maximum number of three.”

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How many C-sections can a woman have in her lifetime?

There's usually no limit to the number of caesarean sections that you can have. But the more caesareans you have, the longer each operation will take, and the higher your risk of complications becomes. If you've had a caesarean in the past, it's still possible to give birth to your baby vaginally.

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What happens if you have more than 3 C-sections?

The more C-sections you've had, the greater is your risk of developing problems with the placenta — such as the placenta implanting too deeply into the uterine wall (placenta accreta) or the placenta partially or completely covering the opening of the cervix (placenta previa).

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Can you have 5 C-sections?

Results: Five or more caesarean sections were associated with a longer operating time as well as an increased rate of severe adhesions. Blood transfusion rate was similar in the two groups but a drop of pre-operative to post-operative haemoglobin was significantly higher in the study group compared with the controls.

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Vaginal Births After C-section

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How many C-sections can you have in Australia?

There's usually no limit to the number of caesarean sections you can have. But the more caesareans you have, the longer each operation will take and the higher your risk of serious complications becomes. You will have scar tissue where your wounds have healed after each operation.

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Is 4 C-sections high risk?

Although death is a risk associated with any surgical procedure, a 2017 study found no remarkable difference in very serious complications associated with repeat C-sections (more than three) when compared to C-sections in general.

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Can I give birth naturally after 3 C-sections?

Conclusion: Women with three or more prior caesareans who attempt VBAC have similar rates of success and risk for maternal morbidity as those with one prior caesarean, and as those delivered by elective repeat caesarean.

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Do they cut the same scar for a third C-section?

Ideally, your doctor will cut through the same scar so that you don't have multiple scars on your abdomen and uterus. Sometimes scar tissue can be difficult to cut through but your doctor should be able to cut through it.

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What is the most C-sections a woman has had?

Kristina House (USA) has given birth to 11 children (six girls and five boys) all by Caesarean section between 15 May 1979 and 20 November 1998.

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Can you deliver naturally after 2 C-sections?

According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a vaginal birth after cesarean, also known as VBAC, can be a safe and appropriate option. VBAC can work for many women who've had one, or even two, previous cesarean deliveries.

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How many years should you wait between C-sections?

In general, you should wait at least 6 months before getting pregnant again after a C-section. That's the bare minimum needed; some experts suggest it's better to wait 12 to 15 months, while others say 18 to 24 months. How long you, specifically, should wait should be a conversation with your doctor.

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How long should you wait between C-sections?

You will need to wait at least 6 months but your doctor or midwife may advise you to wait for 12–18 months. The longer you leave your scar to heal, the stronger it will be.

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Can you push after 4 C-sections?

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who attempt vaginal childbirth after having several babies by cesarean section may not have a greater risk of complications than women who've had only one prior C-section, a new study suggests.

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Why can you only have 3 kids with C-section?

That's because the risk of uterine rupture—a tearing in a past C-section scar or uterine muscles that can be life-threatening to the parent or baby—rises with each surgery.

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Why do doctors push C-sections?

In some situations, a C-section is not only preferable but mandatory—situations involving conditions like placenta previa, in which going into labor would precipitate life-threatening hemorrhaging, or cord prolapse, which can cause the death of a baby if a C-section is not performed in a manner of minutes.

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Do they rip your abdomen for C-section?

No muscles in the abdominal wall are actually cut. In fact the Obstetrician goes between the muscles. Some people are concerned about the pain relief during a caesarean. Less than 1% of caesarean sections are performed under a general anaesthetic in a private hospital.

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Are any organs removed during C-section?

During a C-section, your organs are usually just moved aside so that the doctor can see your uterus better. But the organs stay within the abdominal cavity and aren't taken out. In rare cases, the intestines may be temporarily lifted out for better visualization and space to operate, but not permanently.

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Can cesarean scar rip open?

In rare cases, your C-section incision might open (or reopen). In medical terms, this is called C-section dehiscence.

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Why can't you have a natural birth after 2 C-sections?

Many health care providers won't offer VBAC if you've had more than two prior C-sections. When did you last give birth? The risk of uterine rupture is higher if you attempt VBAC less than 18 months after your previous delivery.

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Why can't I have a natural birth after C-section?

There is a very high risk that your scar could rupture (burst open or tear) when you try to have a vaginal birth, which could cause great harm to you and your baby. You'll need to have a C-section again.

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What happens if you go into labor before scheduled C-section?

What happens if I go into labour first? About 1 in 10 women whose planned caesareans are scheduled for 39 weeks will go into labour first. That means their waters break or their contractions start. If this happens, you will have an emergency rather than a planned caesarean.

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Who is at higher risk for C-section?

You might need to plan a C-section if you're pregnant with two or more babies or if you have a medical condition or infection. If you run into an emergency during labor, you may also need a C-section.

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Does Medicare cover C-section Australia?

Medicare covers all births but public hospitals won't perform a C-section unless it is medically necessary. That means it is essentially not covered and you'll have to use the private system. Not all private hospitals will agree to perform an unnecessary C-section, but you may find one that does.

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