How long before conceving again?

[nats]

How long should I wait to conceive 2nd baby?
I'll try for a VBAC. But how long do I have to wait?
Did you have a VBAC and how long did you wait?

[Shanaynay]

Hi nats,

My VBAC was 26 months after my c-sec, I conceived my 2nd bub when the first was 1 year and 4 or 5 months old.

I think generally, if you want a VBAC, they like the VBAC to be about 18 months after your c-sec. But obs are all different, some will try to tell you that 5 years on, your scar isn't strong enough :rolleyes: , but I have heard that some obs (the pro-vba ones!) that a year or so is fine.

Maybe speak to your GP/OB when you go for your post-natal check, if it's not the answer you want, speak to another heath professional :)

[nats]

that's positive thanks for responding Phineas. I'd love to hear some more re conceiving for VBAC experiences!!!
Bump in other words...........

[borntobemummy]

We conceived the day before DD turned 1:D So we will have about 21 months in between. They told me a year, but I was never sure if that meant bewtween birth or conception. Keep the stories coming...

[becca74]

We were discussing this at Birthrites today...

Apparently, the way scars heal anywhere in and on the human body, when it gets to the 6 months mark past when you got the scar (including from c/secs) that is as much healing as your body will do with that scar. The scar should be officially 'healed' by 3 months, and improved by the further 3 months after that, and then that is the state it will stay in....does that make sense?

So, with my calculations, when bubs is 3 months old, you can get your groove on and start ttc....if you are that keen :thumbsup:

So I would suggest, during those 6 months, to take on a diet which promotes healing, taking zinc and vitamen E supplements etc, to give your scar the best opportunity to be strong.

(I'm not a medical professional tho, so seek further medical advice if you need to :yes: )