5th c section possibility

Anonymous

5th c section possibility

I've recently turned 36. My partner is 38. Some discussion about having another baby maybe next year is being discussed. I've been pregnant 7 times. I have 5 living children aged between 16 and 4. I've also had a full term stillborn (pregnancy number 3)and a 18 week miscarriage(pregnancy number 6).
I've had 4 c sections. Told my uterus looked in great shape for 4 c sections. Ive also had a vba3C. Recoveries have been brilliant. My health is ok. Wanting to hear from other Mums who have had 5 c sections or are expecting their 5th. What's been your experience?
I will be speaking to my OBGYN before any decisions are made.

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Anonymous

I've had 2 and when my second was getting booked, she asked how many children I wanted and when I said 4.. her reply was "i would prefer you stop at 3".

Obviously there are more risks the more you have and they don't like to take risks. But I guess the only thing you can do is weigh up the pros and cons for you personally once you speak to your OB.

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Anonymous

My friend had 5 and her doctor was horrified with the 4th and 5th as she was strongly advised to not have more than 3, then had another 2 close together. She had complications with her 5th and she had to stay in hospital for over 2 weeks. Probably not helping but some people just don't take doctors advice very seriously. On the other side of this my cousin also had 4 c sections and fell pregnant with a fifth and because there was a big age gap she was able to have a safe vaginal delivery. Not sure what the circumstances would be to surround that. I guess the only person who can tell you is your doctor.

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