What should I pay attention to during the second caesarean section?

With our government's continuous reform and adjustment of family planning, the one-child policy is no longer a blanket decision for everyone. According to the current relatively relaxed policy, most parents who were originally only allowed to have one child are now preparing to have a second child. So for women who have had a caesarean section for their first child, what should they pay attention to if they still have to have a caesarean section for their second child? Let’s take a look together below.

If you experience abdominal pain, seek medical attention as soon as possible: a scarred uterus may rupture spontaneously in the late stages of pregnancy. When the uterus ruptures, abdominal pain of varying severity will occur. Sometimes, even if the abdominal pain is relatively mild, the uterus has already ruptured, so you must be vigilant.

Avoid abdominal pressure in the late pregnancy: To prevent the scar from cracking, you should also pay attention to protecting it and not squeezing it. In the late stages of pregnancy, you should avoid crowded places, do housework in moderation, sleep on your back or side, and have an adequate sexual life without putting pressure on your abdomen.

Pay attention to fetal movement: Fetal movement is the movement of the fetus in the uterus. The speed of fetal movement is an early indicator of whether the fetus is safe in the uterus. Normally during pregnancy there will be three to five fetal movements per hour or at least ten times a day. After a caesarean section, a scarred uterus with a slight rupture or placental abnormality can cause fetal death.

Precautions

The diet for the second child is better based on your own physical condition and doctor's advice. Regular check-ups and pregnancy gymnastics can be very helpful in having a second baby.

For women who are having their second child, the inner wall of the uterus will be relatively thin because they have already carried the first child. Special attention must be paid during surgery to prevent uterine rupture. Similarly, some people may have had a cesarean section for their first child and choose a natural birth for their second child. However, this practice is actually very dangerous. The uterus has already been scarred, and forceful delivery may cause uterine rupture and heavy bleeding, so it is best not to use this method.