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is it more likely to loose the 2nd child through a 2nd c section?

I had my first son on Aug 23, 05 by c-section and he died the next day. My doctor told me to wait 9 months. But now I'm thinking 6 months is the most popular answer out there.

I had to have a c-section with my second as a result of being induced early,he was just not ready to come out so hadn't engaged therefore the cord prolapsed and they took me in for an emergency section. I had had my daughter vajinally 14 months earlier. 4.5 months since my section and I fear I may be pregnant again. I really wanted a vajinal delivery again...is this possible even if they have to induce me again? looks pretty grim?

I had a v____al birth, 1 1/2 years later a c-section, 12 months later a v____al birth. I fell pregnant between the last two without ever having a period so no one knows for sure when exactly I conceived. The last baby was nearly 8 pounds and had no signs of prematurity; natural labor with a slight bit of pitocin augmentation, no rupture, no complications and no c-section. Wonderful! My doctors had told me I might need another s-section and I said baloney, I will try natural and the option will always be there...of course, I didn't need it though they kept saying my scar hasn't had time to heal...yadda yadda. My scar did just fine. Be happy and if you can, try VBAC, so much easier to deal with more than one child at home during recovery.

I had my first son, Oct 04 and now am pregnant again, all is going fine, this baby is due March 06. The doctor said I can have a VBAC.

I developed Eclampsia at 36 weeks... Dr. induced labor - 11 hours into strong labor I had lots of pitocin and wouldn't dilate past 4cm. I also had 3 epidurals that did not work. I ended up having a C-Section. My son is now 5 months old and is the best baby I have ever seen. He is perfect. I am about 6 weeks pregnant right now. I will have another C-Section (mainly because epidurals will not work on me and because I am afraid of uterine rupture). My Dr. advised me that I will have to have C-Sections for all of my pregnancies. He told me this at my 6 week check-up after my last pregnancy and I forgot to ask why! I will ask him when I go for my first visit this time. Congrats everyone... have faith.

I had my son Nicholas by emergency c-section July 20th, 2005 he is now 5 1/2 months old and I just found out I am pregnant again, I am scared for my health one and two another c-section... ...unfortunatly for me I was not completely numbed so I felt everything and was put to sleep after my son was takin out and did not see my son till I was up in my room. I fear the same will happin again and something will go horribly wrong can anyone give me some helpful advice?

You may not require another c/s. Please explore your reasons for the first one and discuss with your doctor both your options. I had my first two babies 13 months apart and my second was a lovely, easy VBAC. I had no problems with anything close to my first delivery and there was nothing wrong with my scar.

The reason for my emergency c-section was because the heart rate was dropping due to the cord being wrapped around the crown of his head so that everytime i had a contraction it would out presure and pull on his head causing more pressure than he could with stand. Unfortunatly wiggly kids run in the family and all have come out with some cord problem so true i may not have to get another c section my main concern was my health theres not to much info that i can find online about the risks and problems it could cause do to the recent surgery 5 months ago

I lost my son November 23, 2006 after 36 weeks. I suffered an abruption he died as a result. I have a hard time trying to convince myself it's not something I did. I have a 3 yr old son and I carried him a lot while I was pregnant. I died with him that day and am exhausted thinking of who he would be today. I was told to wait a year before getting pregnant and I'm so afraid of this happening again. I was told my chances are higher of suffering a second. I was hoping someone could relieve my fear. I find comfort in someone telling me that God picks the most precious flowers for himself. It's not easy giving birth to an angel.

I'm sorry, November 23, 2005.

I had a c-section 9 weeks ago. I was 33 weeks pregnant with our first baby when we found out that a tumor had formed in her brain causing it to not develop. We were sent home to discuss our "options" for when she was born, but she pa__sed a couple days after we found out about the tumor. I've been desperate to find out more information on when we can start trying for another baby. My doctor told us that she'd like us to wait 6 months, but that if I got pregnant before that she wouldn't be panicked or tell us that it would be high-risk. I think we're going to start trying in May. I have found so much comfort in reading the other postings of women who have also lost babies. Nothing like this has ever happened to anyone I know and it's so hard for people to understand. It helps to know that others have been through similar experiences and go on to have healthy children. I truly feel that all of our babies are in heaven and incredibly happy and well cared for. I can't wait until the day when I get to see my precious baby girl.

It seems like I was told the longest time. My dr from a maternall illness Clinic told me 18 months. I have had 3 and spaced them apart purposely, I wish I had of heard this other advice.

CPatty, My son was also born with a brain tumour. He was born, full term, on the 5th March. He is still with us, but is expected to live only days/weeks. We are broken hearted. I'm desperate to be pregnant again but had a c-section so I guess I'll have to wait at least 6months. Don't know anyone else that has lost a baby to due to a brain tumour - would really like to chat to you.... Suzy

I have read alot about having a vbac after a c/s and it really depends on your doctor. At the website homebirth.org there are mamy women who have vbac homebirths after 3 c/s. I also was told by my doc is that uterine rupture is very rare and that is mostly has to do with what type of c/s you have had ( cla__sic cut etc). I would def ask many different docs if possible about having a vbac instead of another c/s.

I was told to wait 2 years before falling pregnant again after my caeser. Everyone else I know who has had one was told 1 year. I live in Australia, it sounds as though our doctors are a bit more cautious.