How long after caesarean section can I have a second child?

In fact, choosing a cesarean section will cause greater harm to the mother's body, and compared with a natural birth, the recovery time is also longer. Therefore, the mother must consider carefully before choosing a cesarean section. After a caesarean section, the mother must actively recover her body and replenish a large amount of qi and blood to restore her body to normal levels. For women who have had a caesarean section, if they want to have a second child, they should have a longer interval with the first child. So how long will it take to have a second child after a caesarean section?

Giving birth by cesarean section avoids the process of dilation of the cervix during natural delivery, the fate of natural delivery being cut sideways, and the care of the wound after cesarean section, so most women choose this method. So, how long will it take to have a second child after a caesarean section? Can a second child born by caesarean section be delivered naturally? I believe these questions have been bothering everyone. Now, let’s learn about them together by following this article.

How long does it take to have a second baby after a caesarean section

The flexibility is best within 2-3 years, but the longer the period, the safer it is.

"Nowadays, many people come to consult about this issue because their first child was delivered by caesarean section, or they are confused about this pregnancy.

As for the formation of uterine scar, within six months, the scar is some fibrous connective tissue that is proliferating. As the scar changes, after 2 to 3 years, it becomes the incision of the uterus, because this scar is different from the scar on our belly.

The uterus is a muscular organ, while our skin has skin layers, dermis and fat, so it is different. Then after 2 to 3 years, the uterine scar should be at the best muscularization level. The so-called best muscularization level means that the scar has the best elasticity at 2-3 years. Therefore, if the first baby is delivered by cesarean section and the second pregnancy is within 2-3 years, then the vaginal delivery rate at this time is actually, relatively speaking, safer than other times.

Some people may say, my uterine scar is 8 or 10 years old, is it safer? In fact, the longer the period, the worse the elasticity of the uterine scar, and the risk will increase accordingly.

As for uterine scars, there are a lot of data both at home and abroad. If a woman has only had one cesarean section, then the chance of uterine scar rupture during a second vaginal delivery is actually about 1%-3%, and will not exceed 3%. So based on this data, many women who had a cesarean section for the first time can actually choose to give birth naturally for the second child.