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Could i be pregnant again just after having a baby via c-section i had a baby via c-section 4 months ago my postpartum bleeding lasted for 5 weeks shortly after i got my menstrual cycle since then i have not got my menstrual cycle again and i have been ha

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There : There is a possibility that you ovulated, and with ovulation, there is a chance for pregnancy. The only was to be sure is to take a home pregnancy test or have testing done in your doctor's office. The current recommendations for becoming pregnant after a c-section is approximately 18 months. This time allows the uterus to heal and become strong again. If you do get pregnant before that time, then you are at risk for delivering a premature baby or low birth weight baby, or experincing uterine rupture (most commonly after a trial of vaginal delivery). There are other factors involved in this risk (type of c-sec you had, anemia present after first c-sec.) your doctor will be able to give you a more definitive answer about your individual risk based on these things and others. Good luck.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: If I understand what you have described pregnancy is possible if you have been sexually active. Due to absence of period - would take a home pregnancy test to know.

Answered 10/30/2018

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Possible: If you had sex since your last period, and missed your period by 4-5 days, do a home pregnancy test. If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later unless you get a period by then. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD.

Answered 10/27/2018

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