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How many c-sections can woman have?

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It depends: After each c/s, the risk of scaring increases with adhesions between the uterus and bladder which is usually dissected to enter the uterus and retrieve the fetus. At some point 3, 4, or 5 c/s's it becomes a very difficult surgical procedure.

Answered 7/20/2012

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