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Q: If you had a c-section in a previous pregnancy do you have to have a c-section in later pregnancies?

Im asking this because i was wondering about c-sections because my first born was born by c-section and with this being my second pregnancy i was wondering would that be something that i would have to have again..

This question was asked Nov. 25, 2012 12:49pm
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Answered by davinap - Nov. 26, 2012 2:58pm

Well it will be 3 years between this baby and my first born... And with her it wasnt super emergency it but I was second on the c-section schedule bcuz another lady was more of an emergency than me

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Answered by monroezelda - Nov. 26, 2012 2:03pm

All depends on why u needed the section, my first was emergency, there is only 14 mnths between 2 and 3 so I was advised to have a 2nd section, theres 17 months between 2 and 3 so I wasnt even given an option. so i was surprised when they said I could try vaginally with this one, maybe its cos there is a 5 year gap :/ not sure.

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Answered by davinap - Nov. 26, 2012 1:50am

Well I had to have a c-section because her heart rate would drop with every mild contraction...

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Answered by davinap - Nov. 26, 2012 1:47am

Thanks for all the responses they are all really helpfull and I will take these responses and make sure I ask my ob about a vbac

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Answered by Mrsfroomie - Nov. 26, 2012 1:36am

My first was breech. I had a c section.
My second was a VBAC.
I am going fir another VBAC with my third.

So to answer your question, you do not have to have c section just because you had one previously.

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Answered by nwelch - Nov. 25, 2012 6:39pm

I had a c-section with my first child and my dr gave me a choice if I wanted to have a scheduled c-section. I think it depends on your dr and reason's for the first c-section and your pregnancy this time if you could have any complications or if you are a high risk pregnancy. I chose to have another c-section, just because I didn't progress with the first one and had a really hard labor. I also have some medical issues with this pregnancy.

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Answered by nurse_jenn07 - Nov. 25, 2012 3:13pm

It also depends how far apart the pregnancies are because the sooner you get pregnant again the increase risk that contractions could cause problems with the previous incision site!

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Answered by ameliasmom0723 - Nov. 25, 2012 1:55pm

Depends on your hospital and OB. If the hospital is VBAC (vaginal birth after ceasarean) friendly than most OBs in your area will be.

I had a c-section with my first too and I am going to try to have a VBAC this time. I hope I get my wish.

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