Fourth c section

Hi,
Hope everyone is well
I have just had my third c section around 5 weeks ago, recovery is taking abit longer…
During the surgery the consultant advised not to have any more as i had ruptured by 50% but luckily they got to it in time and sorted it all out. I had her at nearly 40 weeks.
I really did want another baby and wanted other peoples experiences on a fourth section and how much gap to leave x

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I think you should listen to the consultant. The fact that you ruptured by 50% is a risk you are taking on your life, future baby.. and the children you have already losing their mama. I know when the decision is taken from you to have more can be hard. But you have 3 beautiful children already. I wouldn't do anything to risk not being here with them

I just had my 4th csection, waited 2 years in between. During my last section, my doctor said my uterus is thin and I shouldn't have any more. I have 4 boys, really wanted my girl but nope....not risking it. With the 50% rupture, the nurse in me would advise you not to risk it. 4th sections are already very risky.

For me personally that percentage is too high to risk. Your body has done all it can and that’s incredible. Don’t risk your babies being motherless for one more sibling though, your surgeon knows best at this point. What about adoption? Xxx

Thank you all for your replies
Im not sure if he said it nearly had ruptured by 50% or if it actually had ruptured by 50% because he said everything is fine.
It was all rush rush when he told us….
Another surgeon who is a family friend said that it should be fine but I think its best for me to get an appointment with the consultant to double check or a debrief of what happened.
There is no way i would jeopardise my health or anything without double and triple checking x

4th baby by c section is advised against worldwide

there is no set limit now obviously they wouldn’t advise you to have a ridiculous number but the ruling has changed. Many people have more than 3 in the UK.

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