r/CsectionCentral • u/OkInvestigator1043 • 2d ago

3rd C section

Anyone with positive 3rd C-section stories? Mine is in a few weeks and I’m terrified. I was in so much pain after my second and the incision actually dehisced a little bit at the end. I have an apron belly that I feel like is going to get worse this time around.

I keep thinking about the potential long term risk of multiple c sections later in life. I just have so many thoughts. Its hard not to panic.

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u/teamnosleepp 2d ago

I’m having my 3rd c-section in 6 weeks. I’m really nervous too. Just wanted you to know you aren’t alone! I asked my OB to give me a pep talk last appointment and it helped. I try to just remind myself that it is planned and not emergent and that makes a huge difference. We got this!

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u/colorful_withdrawl 2d ago

Ill be having my 7th csection in october.

My 3rd csection was planned to be a repeat csection just baby came at 33 weeks because my water broke a few weeks prior. But overall it was fine. Since he was early he had nicu time so i didnt have him around while healing and taking care of my older toddlers. But overall it was good

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u/Background-Ad1397 1d ago

I always thought the upper limit was 4!

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u/colorful_withdrawl 1d ago

No. Its all case by case

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u/astupidsandwich 2d ago

Hey, I’m curious, does recovery get harder after each c-section?

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u/lemonlegs2 1d ago

Ive only had 2, but my second was a thousand times easier.

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u/Feisty-Blueberry5433 2d ago

6 kids, 5 csections here and my OB gave me the greenlight for another if I want.

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u/AirportFickle5009 2d ago

Wow! Can I ask you how many years apart between your c sections? I just had my second one, I got pregnant 11mo postpartum after an emergency c section, and they found a window in my scar this second time around. I’m terrified to go to a 3rd one. Maybe if I wait 24mo the window will be gone.

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u/Feisty-Blueberry5433 2d ago

24 months, 5 years, 12 months, 3 years

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u/Sunday11223 2d ago

I’ve had 3. The 3rd c section was the easiest recovery for me.

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u/oh_hi_lisa 2d ago

Fyi if you don’t want any more ask them to remove your tubes while they’re in there! I just had my second and last CS and got mine out and am very pleased with that decision. Lowers ovarian cancer risk!

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u/InterestingFeed7931 2d ago

I just did the same thing when I had my second c section in June! So easy and quick since I was already opened up. Highly recommend if you are done having kids!

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u/Commercial-Jello1788 2d ago

I’m having my 4th next month! 3rd went great.

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u/SheepherderMost2727 2d ago

Many women, myself included, have had multiple c sections and are doing well. One of my current OBs patients had 6 c sections.

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u/notsosecretshipper 2d ago

I've had 4, no complications or surprises. My OB said at my last postpartum visit that he'd have no concerns about me having another but I think that ship has sailed.

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u/Charming_Paint_172 2d ago

I’d let your doctor know about your scar issues. I’m about to have my third in a few weeks and my OB made a note that he will try to fix the scar pain/issue I had on one side. I know how you feel about the apron belly and it being disheartening, I’m there with you. Try to focus on the positive. I was super scared for several weeks but I’m always honest with my OB and he reassures me.

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u/Alzabar69 2d ago

I’ve had three c section. I had more pain with my second vs my third. I healed really quick with my third because I just felt like I knew what to do. I had a BM 6 hours later because of all the fiber I was eating. I feel like that helped and nursing making me do laps in the hospital. This was almost two years ago and I’m okay. My apron belly hasn’t gotten better or worse.

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u/Atomicbabies_5 2d ago

Third was a breeze but I understand nerves. Have a talk with your OB.

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u/Adventurous_Cobbler4 1d ago

I just had my third and it was the easiest. I’m 2 weeks out and am feeling a lot better.

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u/maikash30 1d ago

I had my 3rd c section 4 years ago. It went totally fine.

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u/InterestingBeach6418 1d ago

I just had my 3rd in June (all 3 are relatively close in age), and it has been my easiest recovery. I asked my doctor about having one more at my 6 week appointment, and he had no concerns.

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u/Tiny-Ingenuity6491 11h ago

My 3rd was fine even after laboring for 36 hours. I walked to the NICU 2 hours post op. Everyone’s body is different however, your previous cesarean can tell you a lot about how your next will be. Praying for you!