When is the safest time to start trying for another baby after c-section birth?

I had my son April 20, 2007 and my husband and I are talking about having another. We would like for them to be close in age. But I am not sure if it would be a good idea to start trying now since I only had my c-section 8 months ago. Has anybody else had a c-section if so how soon did you get preggers with #2? Thanks!

When is the safest time to start trying for another baby after c-section birth?
my 3rd son was born april 9 2007 by c-section (it was my 2nd c-section) and i am currently 14 weeks preg.this baby will be a c-sec too. they do prefer you to wait longer but my dr is not worried about my pregnancies being so close together. here is what seems to be the perfect waiting time though











As a general rule, you should probably hold off on trying to conceive again for 18 to 23 months — about the same waiting period recommended for women who deliver vaginally.





That may seem like a long time, but you've just had major surgery in addition to giving birth and you need to let your body recover and replenish lost nutrients. For instance, you may be anemic because of the iron transferred to your baby and placenta during pregnancy, as well as the blood loss you suffered during childbirth. Women who deliver via c-section lose twice as much blood — about two pints on average — as women who deliver vaginally.





Studies have also shown that women who conceive less than six months after giving birth may have a higher risk for complications such as a ruptured uterus or a premature or low-birth weight baby. You'll need some time to adjust to your new life as a parent, too, before you add another baby into the mix. By giving yourself plenty of time to heal and to get acclimated to parenthood, you'll give your next baby the best start in life.





That said, if you do get pregnant less than 18 months after a c-section, don't panic. Taking at least an 18-month break between births is a guideline designed to reduce your risk of complications, but many women get pregnant sooner and do just fine.





In fact, if you're in your late 30s, it might make more sense to begin trying to conceive nine to 12 months after having a c-section. It's not uncommon for women over 35 to have trouble getting pregnant with the second baby, and the risk of having difficulty conceiving increases with age. The best time to get pregnant again can differ from woman to woman, so talk to your healthcare provider about your specific circumstances.





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Reply:it takes your body up to 2yrs to heal from a c-sections (and even then it's not back to it's original strength). Most Dr's. will recommend 2 yrs but certainly not before 1yr.





best wishes
Reply:I had a c-section Jan 29th of last year. I am pregnant now having another c-section On jan 21rst. So this one will be here before my son is a year old. I have had no problems. I am tired as hell, but I am doing just fine with my pregnacy.
Reply:I believe it's reccomended that you wait a year after a c-section, six months after a vaginal birth. Good luck.
Reply:Without knowing the details, you really need to ask your doctor. They know how smoothly your C-section went and how fast you healed compared to the average woman. As a rule they say 1 year postpartum before trying again, be it a c-section or vaginal delivery. The year gives your body a chance to recover from the ordeal of pregnancy and be ready to go again. I understand wanting the kids close in age, but I'd still give it a few more months. Its not easy having 2 in diapers. Its expensive too!
Reply:Ask your OB because everyone's body is different...it would depend on your incision and how it has healed and whether or not you had external and internal glue/stitching.





My OB told me at my 6 week exam I could get pregnant again if I wanted to.
Reply:i just had a c-section 7 weeks ago, and they say to wait at least a year to get pregnant again.


technically your still healing from major abdominal surgery.
Reply:Well my friend had two c-sections in one year so I think at 8 months you will be fine. Bear in mind that a one year age gap or a three year age gap is the ideal as 2 year olds have a much harder time accepting siblings.
Reply:You can get pregnant again whenever your body is completely healed and when your ready. If you feel like your body isn't ready yet then I would suggest not trying so soon. Good luck.
Reply:After 1 year, that's how long they told my wife to wait, your body needs to adjust BACK the way it was, stretching won't be good to have right away in the belly area.


Just remember to ask yourself WHY you had a c-section? Maybe if you have a health problem you had to wait more, each person is different.


Good Luck!!!
Reply:When you have your first doctor's appointment after the bleeding has stopped.