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Pregnancy after c-section

I had a baby by c-section about 5 1/2 months ago. I think I may pregnant again. I took 4 home pregnancy tests and 3 of those were positive.  I went to the doctor and they said the test was negative. How early is too early to get pregnant after a c-section?  Are there any complications that go along with this? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
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They would present you with the risks of pregnancy so soon after a C/Section, and you would then decide for yourself what you wanted to do.  It all depends on the type of C/Section, if complications were present, your own medical history, etc.

Some would carry the pregnancy despite the risks, some might not.  

If you have sex, you can become pregnant.  Use a good method of birth control, and you won't likely have to face this issue.
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I had a baby boy a little over 3 months ago. I had gotten the birth control shot but I think it didn't work. I feel like I'm pregnant again but I'm scared to go to the doctor because I had heard that you had to get an abortion if you get pregnant before too soon after a cesarean. Is this true? And I too feel like I'm pulling apart and I'd only be a month or so. I'm very petite (if that matters) and I'm so scared of what the doctors will have to say or what they'll have to do. Any advise?

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No one can make you get an abortion. But your doctor can help with your peace of mind, and possibly offer advice if you are. They may suggest it, but it is highly unlikely unless you are in danger due to ectopic pregnancy or Cesarean Scar Pregnancy, both of which are rare cases. I don't think being petite will matter very much, but again, if you are really worried, your doctor can give you confirmation and options.
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Can anyone tell me what are the symptoms of pregnancy after 3 months of ceaser. I have pain in my incision on right hand side. And cramps in thigh and abdomen little bit like a periods come since a week ago. I didnt feel any symptom in my first pregnancy.
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I have the same symptoms and I cant find any answers... Did you ever get any info ?
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hello im 23weeks pregnant now before i had 2 c section.now i want to do abortion is there any problem arises
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Oh my! I didn't know that the doc makes you terminate the baby? That's scary I just had a c section on may 2015 and I think I missed my period this month of August? I'm so scared to be pregnant again because I feel like it's too soon? And really don't know I been taking care of myself my husband uses condoms most time sometimes he does the pulling out method. I'm confused. How did your 2 pregnancy went?
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Oh my! I didn't know that the doc makes you terminate the baby? That's scary I just had a c section on may 2015 and I think I missed my period this month of August? I'm so scared to be pregnant again because I feel like it's too soon? And really don't know I been taking care of myself my husband uses condoms most time sometimes he does the pulling out method. I'm confused.
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Your doctor cannot make you terminate the baby. He can advise you if you are in danger, like in the case is an ectopic pregnancy, but he cannot force you.
2-3 months is pretty early to get pregnant again after a C-section, but their are women who do so safely and carry a healthy baby to term.
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I just had my son 7 months ago and I'm pregnant again! I was really surprised it happened so soon. I'm really scared because I to had a C-section and heard about complications. I'm also not experiencing any pregnancy symptoms and that worries me to the point of stress mode!!!! I had a miscarriage before my 7 month old and I'm scared I can have another one just because I'm not feeling anything related to being pregnant. Is there anyone else going through this as well? I just need some piece of mind. I currently don't have anymore insurance, so I can't just run to my doctors to see if everything is ok. But my plan is to get back on insurance so I can see what's going on inside.
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I had a baby January and she passed at birth, I too want to try to conceive as soon as I can, but I do not know when I can start. I am scared of uterus rupturing. One doctor told me I can try again after 6 months, but another doctor told me to wait 18 months. Good luck :)
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Hi I know how you feel I also lost my son he was born on 27 weeks via emergency c section I had HELLP syndrome, he was born on the 9th of Dec and passed away on the 15th of Dec 2014, I also want to get pregnant as soon as possible again but im going to see my dr on the 19th of Jan then I will talk to him and find out how long should I wait, also want to wait 3 months and try again, im so sorry about ur baby and hope the 2nd time everything will be just fine just trust in God! STRONGS for you and ur family.  May GOD bless you!
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I also lost my baby girl on 11 december but doctor operate me on 13 december after trying for normal delivery. I had c section on 13 dec 2015. I want to get pregnant as soon as possible. My doctor also suggested me to try after 3 months.
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I'm sorry for commenting on something so old but if you don't mind can I hear how the second pregnancywent and what type of c section you had? It would be soooo helpful,
thank you sooo much. :)
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I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I lost my daughter on July 5th, 2012 at 38 weeks. It was my second csection. My OB said to wait 3-4 months, but my perinatologist said to wait 12 months. This has left me very confused, so I have decided to take it in my own hands and do a lot of research. Have you found any answers?
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When you delivered did you have a c-sec? I know this is an old post, but i lost my son 2 months ago, and i am wondering if you did get pregnant and how did things go? Please respond this would be helpful.
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my miss had pregnant conformed at aprial 15 20 week 4 days doctoe said when she will deliverid
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What kind of symptoms did you have?  Did you have slight pain under your section scar and some cramping?  I think I may be pregnant but my test was negative.  Perhaps, I took it too early.  It is tender to press firmly in that area and I had slight spotting but no period.  Any thoughts?
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hiy i had my baby girl 3 months ago via emergency c-section and she was 4 months early and she didn't make it and am desperatly in need of another baby is it possible for me to try again since i didn't go full term, has any one their ever had such aproblem and got pregnant right away please i need some answers
thank you priscilla k.d
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Hey i dont think you can get pregnant 3days after deleivery
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Hi Everyone I had my 2nd son 5week ago by a emergency c section i was 36 weeks 5 days and he was in the nicu for 10days but me and my boyfriend had sex 3 days after i had him and i think i am pregnany and i am eatting all the same foods as i did when i was pregnany on my son. is it safe to get pregnany so soon after having my son 5 weeks ago and what can happan to the baby and me if i go full term if i am pregnany
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I just had a C-section delivery last Feb. 11, 2011 to my first child and my last menstruation was on April 25, 2011 & we never tried using bc pills...and now I am about 8-9 weeks pregnant.  Me & my husband went to 2 doctors (1 gynae & 1 GP) they both suggests to terminate the baby as its too soon to get pregnant.  We don't want to abort the baby for our love to God & we dont have the heart to kill our own child. so i decided to call my OB overseas who help me deliver my first child & she told me that it would be fine. she told me not to abort the baby as I will get a bad karma & that is my own child & that is a mortal sin though me & my husband didnt think of terminating the baby I still have some worries.

I got pregnant after 2 months of C-section deliery...that is too close! Pls help me I need your advice as me & my husband are working overseas & away from our families...we really dont know what to do! I can still feel some pain on my scar... and now that I am pregnant again I can feel some abdominal cramps the same feeling when I am having my period.

Pls help...need your advice.

Thank you & God bless!

Mel
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i had c-section november 2010 got pregnant after 6 months. do someone knows the complications? will i be alright? =(
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Hi,
I had a emergancy section on the 1st Dec 2010, 6 months ago today..
I had 10 hours of natural labour but the baby was to big he was 11lb. an I'm not all that big..so I had no other option.
About 3 days ago i found out that im 6 weeks pregnant..
At first I was terrified I didnt know what to be thinking, but when I got over the shock I'm actually really happy about this now, my partner is delighted from the minute he saw the results.. but now im so worried about this pregnancy, i hope it goes well but cant help having doubts, plus im terrified to go to my doctors..
Anybody in the same situation that can give me advise?? x
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1669273 tn?1321396595
im so sry to hear abt your loss. thank you..you will be in my prayers...
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 had a still birth through cs due  PIH five and half month ago. av been trying  get pregnant but  have this fear in me cos  av this sensation each time  touch the scar inside.pls is it safe?
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1669273 tn?1321396595
hi i had 3 c/s and my last was last yr July.. i am so nervous because i know with out a doubt im expecting and had a rough deliver via c/s and was told to wait 2 yrs b4 conceiving but my b/c pills failed us.. i have never considered aborting because of my love for God, but im wondering if the dr going to suggest that.. and i dnt know how to tell my hubbie...
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