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Planning repeat csection
There are many indications for delivering your baby by Caesarean section (C-section) to protect both the mother and the baby. Having a prior C-section is one reason to consider delivery by C-section again. A history of a ruptured uterus is a very strong reason not to attempt vaginal delivery again. After a c-section, you will stay at least one extra day in the hospital to help your recovery. Keep the abdominal wound clean and perform the dressing changes as advised by your doctor. Most women are able to nurse their babies during this period.
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A 33-year old asked:
I feel so guilty that I had a C-section and did not get the birth experience that I was planning on?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Pain in c section area after 1 yr.is this normal.planning for pregnancy.
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A 33-year old female asked:
I had C-section in march'14 and planning to get pregnant in September'14 . is that ok?
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A 30-year old female asked:
4 wks since my csection & I'm planning to wait 8 -9 wks before I start working out with lifting weights and cross fit. Will I get a hernia?
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A 27-year old female asked:
First time mom. Do the new acog and joint commission guidelines mean i can't choose c-section? Planning on just this baby, done my research.
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A 25-year old female asked:
Hi, im in 40 th week dd is 15th so planning for induction.What are my chances of ending with c section?So far its normal pregnancy but cervix is close
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A 36-year old male asked:
7mths pregnant planning to tie my tube (ligation) what's the best way to give birth ? Normal or c-section? Ty
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A 32-year old female asked:
Is Tubal ligation with a c section instantly effective? Not planning on sexual intercourse till fully healed but curious at when it becomes effective since Its paired with pregnancy. The type where tubes are removed?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Hi doctor.Am 16 weeks pregnant.i am having uterine scar because of past c- section.now planning for D&E.is it safe to continue with the uterine scar?
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A 39-year old asked:
How can they do a repeat csection?
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A 31-year old asked:
Is recovery for repeated c-section better or worse the 2nd time?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I had a csection 3 years ago a horizontal cut. Will be having a repeat csection in 2 weeks, do they cut in the same place?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it safer to have a VBAC or a repeat C-section?
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A 30-year old asked:
What tears exactly during repeat C-section pregnancy?
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A 29-year old asked:
Can this be bowel obstruction if pain years after repeated csections?
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A 30-year old asked:
What are the risks associated with a repeat c-section after laboring in attemp of vbac?
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A 46-year old asked:
After having a csection with my first baby would it be safer to have a repeat C-section or to try vaginal for my next one?
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A 29-year old female asked:
If your panic attacks triggered during your repeat c section? What can possibly happen to you? Will it be dangerous?
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A 36-year old asked:
How do they treat uterine rupture found accidentally at repeat c section?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Im 34weeks pregnant on my 2nd im having a repeat c-section, i had a trauma during my 1st when i can hardly breathe. How to recover from this?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I had a repeat C-section 6 weeks ago now i'm having bad cramping and dark brown discharge is this normal?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I am 26 yrs. Old.Have 13 months baby through c-section operation.My menstrual periods has repeated in 15 days this month.What should I do about it?
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A 37-year old female asked:
For high risks patient desiring future pregnancy (repeated c-section), what is preferred uterine suture? Single v double layer? Locking v nonlocking?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I've had 5 vaginal deliveries, my sixth was c-section then 7th was a repeat now i'm currently 28 weeks pregnant& refuse another what are my chances?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I'm on b/c but missed the first two active pills. Ive been cramping for 3 weeks off and on. I had a repeat c-section 8 months ago. Could i be pregnant again?
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A 34-year old female asked:
38wks got 2 have repeat c-section. Contractions are coming but not close enough but strong with no dilation can I get my doc to do the surgery now?
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A 24-year old male asked:
Nervous about repeat c section. Itll be #4. My last was 3.5 yrs. Dr said my uterus &scar is great & just space em. Husband wants 2 mor. Wat r the risk?
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A 29-year old female asked:
During c section, my uterus tore as dr was getting my son out. Had to get a blood transfusion. I am terrified to repeat c section. Dr said i'd be ok?
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A 25-year old female asked:
How many Csections can you have?
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What is a c-section?
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