Do they go in through the same incision as your first c section when doing a repeat c section?

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I was just told I will be needing a repeat c section just curious if doctors just going in through the same incision?

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If they have records from your last one they try and follow those same surgical steps.

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Yes. I asked this at my last appointment. Unless there is some complication that makes in unsafe they will use the same.

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I have had 2 repeat c sections both times my old scar was cut out and a new scar in its place.

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I’ve been with the same doctor for all 3 and yes!

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Thank you ladies! I’m not happy about getting a repeat c section but I also don’t want to take the chance of a VBAC. But this makes me feel a little better about it.

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I was told it would be the same, but they cut it a little off from my first. So I have 2 scars now. But they're like almost touching.

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Typically

Do they go in through the same incision as your first c section when doing a repeat c section?

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