Fortunately the odds of suffering a uterine rupture are low; less than two out of one hundred women face this risk if they’ve had a low transverse uterine incision in their last c-section. The chance of having a uterine rupture with subsequent c-sections is incredibly low which is why most mothers have c-sections for additional birth after their first c-section rather than a vaginal delivery.
The c-section future health risks may be few in number and the chances of them happening are low, but if they do then they should be treated seriously and immediately by an appropriately trained health professional.
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