Can you have a Cesarean section for the fourth time?

Patient's question:

Is it possible to have a fourth cesarean section? I have had three previous cesarean sections due to various reasons. I want to give birth to this child, but I don't know if it is possible to have a fourth cesarean section.

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, the risk coefficient for the fourth cesarean section is quite high. At most, you can only have three, and you have already had four because you have undergone three surgeries. Therefore, if you get pregnant again, the risk of placenta previa or is particularly high. It is to say that you are now taking a great risk to give birth again. If it is not necessary, try your best not to take this risk. If you are already pregnant, you must go to a regular, large hospital to have the surgery.

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