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Re: When cn you get pregnant after a c-section

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 21:48:37 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 21 Mar 2000, Cristi wrote: >
>In the beginning of Feb I had a emergency c-section and my baby died
>from Group B strep. I am wondering what the time frame is to be able to
>get pregnant again after this c-section. I was told I should wait 14-17
>months but this seems to me to be a little ridiculous. I have already
>had my first period.
>
>Thanks
>
>--
>cristi
>

I sm so sorry for your tragic loss.

You can get pregnant in a few months but most experts recommend at least 6 months BECAUSE statistically, subsequent pregnancies undertaken prior to 6 months have a higher rate of preterm birth. 

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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