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A member asked:
Whaf are the risk of getting pregnant too soon after c sectoion.i am3.5 months postpartum.formula feeding.and still haven't had period yrtyet?
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Be careful: The uterus was cut open for your c-section and needs 18-24 months to fully heal before you consider getting pregnant again. Major risk of getting pregnant too early would be uterine rupture which is very serious and life threatening. So, be careful out there!
Answered 7/11/2013
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