1 year pp pregnant again after c-section

Hey mummas!
Im 6 months pp but planning on trying for another at exactly one year. Has anyone else had a pregnancy after c-section 1 year pp? How was your experience? Did you have another c section or a VBAC ? I’m really curious!

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I got pregnant 3 months after my first c section and ended up having another c section and then I got pregnant again year after my second c section and I’m currently 3 weeks pp - my first c section was a bit hettic because it was an emergency one but my second two because they was planned was relaxing and calm because u know what happens and the recovering each time have been better than the last but Iknow everyone’s body’s different

My children are 18 months apart, so was pregnant before the one year mark, and for us it was intentional and completely fine. I went for a planned c-section though they were pushing me toward VBAC and very happy with my choice!

The recommendation is to wait 18 months for a successful VBAC. I would stress the scar tissue from a c-section is not a joke and unless you're ready for another c-section, I'd wait a little longer.

People have definitely done this, but to Monét’s point, zero doctors encourage this and not waiting 18 months puts you at significantly higher risk for uterine rupture. I’d wait 🤷🏼‍♀️

I got pregnant 8 months pp after an emergency C-section. I had a successful VBAC in June this year! Although they were concerned about uterine rupture during labour and I was rushed to theatre in case my natural labour had to turn into a C-section. Thankfully that didn’t happen!

I’m curious about this also- planning on trying at 1.6yrs. Following so I can see what everyone says! I’d love a VBAC

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