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I wanted so much to get pregnant for the third time n my 1st n 2nd child tru c-section .is it risky for the third time? im 26. last was 5 yrs ago 2008

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It is a risk: Once you have had a c-section, you have a scar to your uterus which will never be as strong as the native muscle before it was cut. This leaves a weak spot which can potentially rupture. You should speak to your obstetrician about the possibility of a vbac (vaginal birth after c-section). However, the same reasons that you made you have the first c-section could affect your present pregnancy.

Answered 12/25/2014

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Likely not: Generally having three cesarean section deliveries is not very risky. Unless your doctors told you at your last delivery there was a problem. Beyond 3 cesareans the risk of surgical complications or placental problems requiring a hysterectomy keeps going up so it keeps riskier.

Answered 3/22/2020

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