Conceiving following a c/s?

[BusyBeeMom]

Is there a consensus regarding an adaquete length of time for the scar to heal before one should try to conceive again? I realize that plenty of women may have gotten pregnant again quickly, w/no problem, but I was looking more for actual guidelines or any evidence suggesting a specific time frame.

A friend of mine is thinking about #2, and had a c/s for #1.

Thanks!

[OnTheFence]

Originally Posted by JaneyHD

Is there a consensus regarding an adaquete length of time for the scar to heal before one should try to conceive again? I realize that plenty of women may have gotten pregnant again quickly, w/no problem, but I was looking more for actual guidelines or any evidence suggesting a specific time frame.

A friend of mine is thinking about #2, and had a c/s for #1.

Thanks!

There is a lot of debate about this and it may also depend on the scar on your uterus. If you have a vertical scar I have read that you should really wait two years, but if you have a horizontal scare a year is sufficient. Getting pregnant too soon can make adhesions work, some believe it increases your rupture rate and placental issues. I dont think you will find anything hard and concrete scientifically on the matter though.

[InstinctiveMama]

I have heard to try to wait 18 months between births (meaning mama could get pregnant when c-section baby is 9-10 months). I agree with OnTheFence though, data would be hard to find and the opinions probably vary widely.

Maybe your friend could call her care provider and ask what their protocols are.

[dlm194]

Uterine rupture rates increase when deliveries are fewer than 2 years apart. The latest study in Obstetrics and Gynecology showed this to be a factor likely to increase your risk of rupture (data is included in a table in the study). Most care providers want you to have at least 18 months in between deliveries if you want a vbac.

My MIL had vertical scars and delivered children 13 months apart but they delivered the second one a month early.