I've had two cesareans and I heard I can only have a maximum of three. Is this true? So if I give birth to a third child via cesarean, how long should I wait until I get pregnant again, since I should be physically fit enough to handle a VBAC delivery for my would-be fourth child, right?

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Yes. It is possible to have VBAC. According to a statistics from Singapore, the chance of a successful VBAC is between 60% and 70%. It is generally higher for women who have had previous successful vaginal deliveries. The chance of success may be lower if the reason for the previous caesarean section was due to cephalopelvic disproportion (i.e. where the baby is relatively too big to pass through the maternal pelvis). http://www.singhealth.com.sg/PatientCare/ConditionsAndTreatments/Pages/Pregnancy-During-Pregnancy-Vaginal-Birth-After-Caesarean-Section.aspx I have a few friends who had successfully giving birth to their 2nd baby via VBAC. However, there is one who didn't manage to do it and end up a c-sect due to cervix unable to dilate. Do look for gynae that is pro-VBAC and has a good track records of successful VBAC. One of the recommendation will be Dr. Lai Fon Min from Camden Medical Centre. Another one is Dr. Paul Tseng from TMC.

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Yes Stephanie, but I believe she did say "I heard I can only have a maximum of three. Is this true?" There is a risk of the c-section wound rupturing if pregnancies are too closely spaced. It is recommended to wait at least 18 months before conceiving again. http://www.babycenter.in/x543066/how-soon-after-a-caesarean-can-i-get-pregnant

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There is actually no limit to the number of c-sections you can have, so the maximum number is not 3. However the more c-sections you have, the longer the operation and higher the risk of complications. http://www.babycentre.co.uk/x546895/how-many-caesareans-can-i-safely-have

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VBAC is vaginal birth after caesarian it's not caesarian. And you should be waiting about 6 months in between c-sections.

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