How long does it take to have another baby after cesarean delivery?

With the opening of the two-child policy and the improvement of living conditions, more and more families are starting to plan for a second child. When giving birth to a second child, most of them are older mothers. Therefore, it is best to consult a doctor first to see if you have the conditions to have a second child. Some women had a caesarean section when giving birth to their first child. Everyone knows that you cannot have a second child immediately after a caesarean section, otherwise it will be life-threatening to women.

How long does it take to have another child after a caesarean section?

Every woman's physical condition is different. How long it will take to regenerate after a cesarean section depends on the recovery of the woman's uterus after the cesarean section. If the woman's uterus recovers well after the cesarean section or the woman herself has a strong recovery ability, regeneration after the cesarean section does not have to wait until 2 years, but at least one year later. Of course it would be better to get pregnant two years later.

In addition, if you become pregnant again after a caesarean section, you must go to the hospital to check the recovery of your uterus.

The most appropriate time interval between two caesarean sections should be about 2 years. "If you get pregnant again in a short period of time, the scar will not heal firmly and there is a high risk of uterine rupture, endangering the safety of mother and child.

If the time interval is too long, the uterine scar will become fibrotic, brittle and easily torn. "Experts say that many women want to have a natural birth the next time they get pregnant because they cannot stand the pain after a caesarean section. However, this requires comprehensive consideration based on prenatal examinations, such as the size and position of the fetal head, and the progress of labor after delivery.

What should I pay attention to when getting pregnant again after a caesarean section?

1. When preparing to get pregnant, be sure to go to the hospital to check the recovery of the uterus to prevent the female uterus from being damaged again.

2. Pay attention to fetal movement. Fetal movement is the irregular movement of the fetus in the uterus. The speed of fetal movement is one of the early manifestations of the fetus's safety in the uterus. Generally, during pregnancy, there should be 3 to 5 fetal movements per hour or at least 10 times a day (12 hours). After a caesarean section, if the scarred uterus has a slight rupture or placental abnormalities, it will lead to fetal death. At this time, the fetal heart sounds disappear. 24 to 48 hours before fetal death, fetal movement slows down or disappears. Therefore, paying attention to changes in fetal movements can help detect fetal abnormalities in advance so that timely measures can be taken.

3. Prevent abdominal compression in late pregnancy. To prevent the scar from cracking, it must be protected and not squeezed. In daily life during the late stages of pregnancy, you should avoid crowded places when riding in a car or walking, do housework appropriately, sleep on your back or side, and have a moderate sexual life to avoid pressure on your abdomen.

4. Seek medical attention as soon as possible if abdominal pain occurs. Some scarred uteri may rupture spontaneously in the late stages of pregnancy, with abdominal pain being the main symptom. As the uterine scar heals poorly during pregnancy, the intrauterine pressure increases. Even without any inducement, the uterus may swell and rupture from the scar. When the uterus ruptures, abdominal pain of varying severity may occur. Sometimes the abdominal pain is mild but the uterus has already ruptured, so you must be vigilant.

5. It is advisable to be hospitalized in advance to prepare for delivery. The closer the scarred uterus is to delivery, the greater the risk of rupture. To prevent uterine rupture or fetal death, you should be hospitalized two weeks in advance to prepare for delivery so that problems can be discovered and dealt with in a timely manner.