Laura_C
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As most of you know I have had to have all my babies by C section, not through choice, well the last was was elective and not an emergency but there was an obvious medical need for the last one.
After my last section 4 months ago, the surgeon asked if I wanted anymore children - at that point I was happy to have my little girl here safe after previous experience so my head was all over the place. He asked me this whilst on the operating table getting stitched up!! At that time I briefly asked why and he told me that my womb was extremely thin and was difficult to repair but he managed it - just. He said there had been no muscle supporting baby towards the end and it was luckily I didn't go into labour before the planned section. His advise was not to have anymore as any further surgery could be even more risky for me let alone baby. Was he just trying to put me off a 4th section?
I would love eventually to have another, at first I didn't think so but there is a part of me that knows I will probably be broody in a few years time. If I was well and delivery wasnt a problem I'd probably try in another year but I know that would be silly.
I got another opinion before I was discharged as the doc came to see me once I was settled on the ward. He said it certainly isn't impossible for me to have anymore children, just much more risky. He advised a wait of a least 2-3 years to recover. Although with the caveat that I would have to deliver baby at the latest by 38 weeks if not before and I would need to be monitored very closely. This has scared me a great deal an although I have no desire for another baby yet I may do!
Has anyone had such an experience, you views would be greatly received...
After my last section 4 months ago, the surgeon asked if I wanted anymore children - at that point I was happy to have my little girl here safe after previous experience so my head was all over the place. He asked me this whilst on the operating table getting stitched up!! At that time I briefly asked why and he told me that my womb was extremely thin and was difficult to repair but he managed it - just. He said there had been no muscle supporting baby towards the end and it was luckily I didn't go into labour before the planned section. His advise was not to have anymore as any further surgery could be even more risky for me let alone baby. Was he just trying to put me off a 4th section?
I would love eventually to have another, at first I didn't think so but there is a part of me that knows I will probably be broody in a few years time. If I was well and delivery wasnt a problem I'd probably try in another year but I know that would be silly.
I got another opinion before I was discharged as the doc came to see me once I was settled on the ward. He said it certainly isn't impossible for me to have anymore children, just much more risky. He advised a wait of a least 2-3 years to recover. Although with the caveat that I would have to deliver baby at the latest by 38 weeks if not before and I would need to be monitored very closely. This has scared me a great deal an although I have no desire for another baby yet I may do!
Has anyone had such an experience, you views would be greatly received...