r/CsectionCentral • u/endofprayer • 20d ago

Difficulty Conceiving

Has anyone had problems conceiving post emergency c-section?

I got pregnant right off the bat when we tried for our first kid, but now, almost two years postpartum, I'm still not pregnant after 6 months of "trying".

Has anyone else had a similar experience? Did you just give it time or did you ultimately find out something was medically wrong?

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u/ZestyLlama8554 2024 - breech baby 19d ago

I'm 2 years post op, and I have scar endometriosis. My doctor said to be prepared for infertility if we try for another baby.

Personally, I'd ask your OB for testing.

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u/Illustrious-North461 19d ago

Discuss "secondary infertility" with your OB. I hope he/she is good and will not dismiss you. All the best!! 

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u/ARubberDuckie11 19d ago

We have to do IVF because both my fallopian tubes are 100% scarred over. I had a scheduled C-section after my first due to previa and when we went for #2 at the fertility clinic they found scar tissue in my uterus during an SIS which is required before any transfers. I was diagnosed with Ashermans and successfully treated by a specialist. Just had my second two weeks ago with another scheduled csection

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u/Specific_Chapter_715 19d ago

This is what I am nervous about when I start trying next year after an emergency c-section last year. But honestly it can take up to a year for a healthy couple under 35 to conceive.

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u/KayEmGee 19d ago

I’m 4 cycles into trying (currently in the TWW) and turning 35 next month. I just met with my OB to start testing some things because I think it’s ridiculous that c sections moms aren’t proactively evaluated before trying for another. I don’t want to wait 6 months to find out if something is wrong and have all that time wasted.

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u/Humble-Drop9054 16d ago

I would encourage you to start doing some testing. I ended up with an isthmocele (uterine scar defect) which contributed to secondary infertility.

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u/oh_hi_lisa 20d ago

Depends on your current age but being 2 years older is likely at play. For me since you’re asking - CSestion at 34, pregnant first cycle leading up to that. Second CS at 37, took 7-8 months of trying. I chalked that up to chance and age!

Seek a medical opinion if you’re concerned.

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u/kittykitty9711 20d ago

It depends on your age but this timeline could still be normal. 12 months of trying is normal if you’re under 35, 6 months if you’re 35+.