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I am 33, I delivered my son at 40 weeks 4 days pregnant. Anyone have a similar situation and go on to have a issue free pregnancy the next time around?

Posted: 01/04/2012 by lundimom

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How long ago did you deliver your baby? Was it by csection or vaginal delivery? You shouldn't worry too much. Yes it could happen again but the chances are low. It happened at term where it's more common. Women can have this happen at all stages of the pregnancy and end up with very severe complications such as delivering preterm and needing a blood transfusion. So if you had a vaginal delivery, wait at least 9 months before conceiving. If you had a csection, same thing as you want to deliver at least 18 to 24 months after the first delivery. There's a good chance things would be fine next time. Your doctor may even consider inducing you sometime between 39-40 weeks just to avoid you getting to the gestational age where you had the abruption last time. Definitely do not give up your dream of having more kids if want to!
posted 01/04/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
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