Risks Of A Second C Section

The most feared complication of delivering vaginally after a c section is a rupture of the uterus during labor which can result in a hysterectomy for a mother or neurological complications for a.

Risks of a second c section. Risk of additional surgeries. Adverse reactions to any type of anesthesia are possible. The second time you know what you re getting into and you are able to make much more thoughtful informed decisions.

Risk was highest among women who had two or more prior c sections and those who had repeat c sections less than 12 months after the last c section. You could also have any of the following. Excessive bleeding is possible after any c section but the risk increases with each subsequent c section.

Although c sections can offer conveniences they also carry risk. Excessive blood loss occurred in 3 3 of women with two c sections but went up to 7 9 with a third cesarean delivery. Infection surgical injury to your bladder or intestines amniotic fluid embolism amniotic fluid or fetal material enters the maternal bloodstream inflammation of the uterus bleeding risks to future pregnancies.

Some women who have had a cesarean report feeling negative about their birth experience and may have trouble with initial bonding with their baby 5. These include complications like a uterine rupture placenta previa where your placenta covers your cervix and placenta accreta or abnormal placental attachment. The incidence of delivery related hysterectomies was more than five times higher for women undergoing their fourth cesarean birth than for women having their second c section.

You don t know how much pain is normal or when it will go away. Of the 159 uterine ruptures identified in the. You may push yourself too hard physically because you don t understand your limitations.

Includes possible hysterectomy bladder repair or another cesarean. Women really need to understand that a c section is major abdominal surgery says jan kriebs a certified nurse mid. Recovery time is longer for c section.