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How soon after c-section can I get pregnant?

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How soon after c-section can I get pregnant?

by mcm2005, Jun 05, 2007 12:00AM

I am a 33 years old. I have an 8 yr old and just lost a baby at 40 weeks during delivery. They lost his heartbeat during contractions. They do not know exactly what happened. Suspect umbilical cord problems. I had an emergency c-section to no avail.

My question is how long do we have to wait to try again. I have gotten mixed answers from several doctors. Most say as long as there is a year or more between births it is ok. Is this true?

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by Forum-M.D.-SP, Jun 05, 2007 12:00AM

I am sorry to hear about your loss. This is a question better answered by your ObGyn, depending on your general physical and emotional health. If you are not anemic, once you start to feel better physically and emotionally, I feel it would be OK to start trying again in 3-6 months.

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by armywife79, Jun 07, 2007 12:00AM

Im so sorry for you loss. I also had a c-section with my daughter and my dr told me to wait til at least 6 months to try again because she wanted the age spaced at least a year for my body's sake. I ended up getting pregnant when my daughter was 4 1/2 months old, and everything was fine when we went in for the ultrasound, and it all turned out fine. Best of wishes to you.

by bonate, Apr 14, 2008 08:39AM

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