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Suffered From Miscarriage, Following A D&C, Contracted Sepsis. Time Duration To Conceive?

Hi.. I have two children, first child was emergency section, second child elective section. I was pregnant October 2012 but suffered a miscarriage at 12 weeks. Following D&C I contracted sepsis and had to undergo laparotomy surgery. Very traumatic experience. My query is how long should I wait to try for another baby..is it safe to carry a child with the two horizontal and one vertical scar on my tummy?
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
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Hello
thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
It is very unfortunate that you had to suffer such grave complications after a relatively safe procedure like D and C.
To answer your question - with two horizontal and one vertical scar, why would you want to take a risk again ?
Chances of scar rupture are high with the next pregnancy, and elective section would have to be scheduled at 36 - 37 weeks.
Also, the C section next time would be fraught with complications due to so many previous surgeries and resultant adhesions.
You have two kids - why not enjoy them?
take care
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Suffered From Miscarriage, Following A D&C, Contracted Sepsis. Time Duration To Conceive?

Hello thanks for writing to us with your health concern. It is very unfortunate that you had to suffer such grave complications after a relatively safe procedure like D and C. To answer your question - with two horizontal and one vertical scar, why would you want to take a risk again ? Chances of scar rupture are high with the next pregnancy, and elective section would have to be scheduled at 36 - 37 weeks. Also, the C section next time would be fraught with complications due to so many previous surgeries and resultant adhesions. You have two kids - why not enjoy them? take care