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Pregnant again 8 months after CS

I fell pregnant again 8 months after a previous CS. My Gynae has told my husband and I the risk of uterine rupture as it is early after CS but said the decision is left for my husband and I. My husband is concerned about my safety and thinks we should terminate the pregnancy but I cannot bring myself to do so. Please what advice can you render as regards the situation.
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What does the doctor suggest?  I do think you must put your safety first which is difficult when you want the baby.  But I understand your husband's fear.  However, by the time you'd have this baby, it would be how long after your C section?  I know they do recommend that you wait at least 18 months after your c section to conceive again but do you know that's about how long they recommend women wait between pregnancies for vaginal birth as well?  But yes, you are at greater risk for a ruptured uterus with a back to back pregnancy.  Termination doesn't mean that you won't go on to have a baby later at a time in which you are sure your body would be healed from the c section.  So, it IS a dilemma and I feel for you.  Talk to your doctor and make the decision with your husband.  do a pros and cons list.  Back to back babies in general even without health complications are a lot.  LOL  (my boys are 15 months apart).  But it is all part of life and you make the best of it.  But add chaos to your list of cons for close together babies and add fun memories to your pro's list. :>)  We're here to talk with you as you decide. hugs
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Thank you Specialmom, By the time i have the baby, it would have been  17 months apart. How was your experience when carrying your second son? Did you have any complications with the scar or any pains at the incision site?
I spoke to a general doctor and she said it is okay but i should know that i will not be allowed to go into labour so it has to be another C-Section.
Well, I had my son's naturally so did not face the same risk of complications you'll have with C sections.  It did take a toll though.  My pelvic floor muscles are week which is common after close births. What does this mean?  Well, gulp.  I have to be careful about things like sneezing in public, doing jumping jacks in exercise class, waiting too long to go to the bathroom.  Yep, I can go full out or leak on a moments notice.  I do kegals to help and have done a yoga class specifically for week pelvic floor muscles.  But unless I take more drastic measures, the issue is here to stay.  I also found it was harder to lose weight the second time.  This was probably because of back to back pregnancies PLUS being overloaded with a one year old and a newborn.  

The other thing, really being honest here, is that I WAS exhausted.  I'm a very hands on mama.  Being a mom is my greatest joy.  But I was really running on fumes.  And it's overall, not healthy for you.  I did not get good sleep and when I look back on that time period, even when I slept, it was not soundly.  So, make sure you take a bit of you time, nap when kids nap!  Do NOT stress about the house and perfection of how it looks.  And take time to get your hair done.  LOL  That simple act of having a good cut and color (I color) made me feel sane.

So, you'll be induced when you have your baby.  I was induced and honestly, it was a good thing.  LOL  I loved the simplicity of scheduling delivery.  When you have another one year old at home, you WILL appreciate this.  Keep in touch with us and let us know how it is going!
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I can't tell you what to decide- but I can tell you that I have many friends that have had babies that close to having a c-section and everything turned out to be ok.   Many studies have shown that a majority of women have children after a c-section safely- a ruptured uterus is extremely rare- I believe it's 1 out of every 100 women.  Don't make this decision until you get all the facts about what a uterine rupture really means- I personally would not terminate based on this risk factor, but gather your information, talk to your doctor in more detail- even talk to other doctors so you can gather more opinions.  Let us know how you are doing.
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Than you Purple for the advice, i appreciate it. My husband and i have decided to carry the pregnancy. I have read so much online and i have seen that many people carried their pregnancy successfully and termination was not suggested by their doctors. i kept feeling that i will regret it and be scarred emotionally if i terminate.
Please i will like to know (kindly ask your friends) if there is anything that i can do specifically to take care of my body and pregnancy .
I know most of them did basically everything you would usually do- eat healthy, get regular exercise (20 minutes a day- it doesn't even have to be all together- just get moving for at least 20 minutes), and drink plenty of water.  Congratulations on this pregnancy- make sure to keep us updated on how you are doing!  

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