How many can you have?

[melg]

Hi...I was just wondering how many c/s you can have??? I was told once that you can only have 3 c/s and was just wondering if this was true?I had to have an emergency c/s with my son due to complications and would have to have elective c/s for any future pregnancies...

[Nanma]

A friend of mine had 4

[Chicco25]

I'm having my 3rd this june and my OB has never mentioned to me any limits. I don't have a choice anyway, so if I wanted 10 more kids they would have to be birthed via c-secs.

While I was in hospy with ds one of the nurses I knew had a sister who had 7 c-secs. So who knows?

Anita

[whatwasithinking]

I'm up to number 3 in August.

[missie_mack]

One of my extended extended family members had 7 too. They told her 4 or 5 was her limit and that she was seriously risking her life. With the last one they ended up having to tie her tubes as it nearly killed her- mind you her youngest is probably 18 now

[Bethwyn]

I was told by my OB when I elected to have a c-section that if I was considering a big family then it's probably wise to rethink that and not go over three. Suits me, I don't particuarly want a big family anyway. Generally the risk of infertility and miscarriage due to scar tissue, uterine rupture and adhesions to other organs becomes greater with each c-section you have, though obviously some women's body's cope much better with it than others and can safely have more, whereas some have serious problems after one or two.

[tasha99]

My friend had her 4th C-Section last year with no problems at all. Not sure if there is a limit.

[MummyCharmzy]

I've had 3 and have just got 'permission' to have a 4th but it will be a classical csect this time and they want me to get my tubes tied as feel a 5th would be too risky to even risk an accidental pregnancy afterwards :( Not fair if you ask me as I doubt I'll want to be stopping!

[mimee]

I have just had my 3rd c-section.
One was a classical and two were elective.

When I was attending my antenatal check ups, doctors would ask frequently if I was having anymore.
I asked if I would be able to, as I always thought the limit was 3.
Doctors said they didn't see why not if I was healthy and healed well.

My husband and I thought carefully and decided we have enough kiddies, so got my tubes tied instead when I had my c-section.
Didn't want to risk anymore complications.
My pregnancies have never been smooth sailing.

If you can have 7.....WOW!!!!!!:smiliedance:

[ImSethsMum]

Two of my cousins have had 4 each. One of them wants to try for number 5 next year and her Dr said ok as she heals great and hasnt had any complications. I guess each person can be different???

[lucylou]

Hi,

I've had 4. My ob/gyn said there is no limit to csections. He said, apparently the world record is 12. I am hoping to have 2 more children so I'm not worried.

Lucy.:yelclap:

[Hokey Pokey]

Friend of mine had 4 no worries, all elective :thumbsup:

[lindseyv]

I think it really just depends on how long you leave your body to heal before you have the next one. I had an elective c/s and plan on having 2-3 more. I was just told as long as I leave my stomach/uterus time to heal (not get pregnant within a year of the c/s) then there shouldn't be any problems.

[fai firinne]

The Obstetrician who cut my friend's episiotomy (which resulted in a 7 cm haematoma) told me that his wife had had 5 ceasarians.

I've also known women who've had vaginal births at home after 3 ceasarians.

[Mumof6]

my best friend just had her 5th...a few weeks ago and has recovered fine.

[Stretchmark Diva]

Had my fourth a week ago, and I'm feeling fine. :)