How a C-section May Impact Your Future Fertility: What the Evidence Shows

Written By Lora Shahine, MD

Have you had a C-section and now you’re wondering if it could affect future conception? Are you planning one and feeling unsure how it may influence your reproductive health? 

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine goes beyond headlines and reviews a landmark study to better understand how C-sections may impact future fertility, miscarriage rates, and pregnancy complications. 

This episode will arm you with three essential questions to ask your provider and help you make informed decisions and have empowered conversations, all grounded in clarity, not fear.

In this episode you’ll hear:

[0:50] Overview of C-section impact study

[1:08] Fertility after C-section

[7:59] Pregnancy risks after C-section

[18:36] Benefits of a C-Section

[19:45] FAQ

[21:14] Advocating for your care

[22:51] Final thoughts

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Lora Shahine, MD

Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, completed her residency in OBGYN at the University of California in San Francisco and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Stanford University. She is dedicated to educating and advocating for increased awareness of infertility, miscarriage, and the impact on environmental toxins on health through an active social media presence, teaching, clinical research, and authoring multiple blogs and books including best selling, ‘Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.’

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