Preparation before having a second child

Taking into account the shortage of labor force in our country, the two-child policy has been gradually relaxed, so even some older women would like to have a second child. Compared with the first child, a woman who is pregnant with her second child has more childbearing experience, and her body now has a certain memory of the previous birth, so it is relatively easier to be pregnant with the second child. But considering the baby's health, what preparations should be made before having a second child?

What preparations should be made for second pregnancy

Today, China's two-child policy has been fully liberalized across the country. Many young parents are considering having a second child, so preparing for a second child is a new topic for many young mothers. So, what preparations should be made for the second pregnancy in order to give birth to a healthy second baby?

The first step is a full body check-up for both husband and wife. Both men and women should undergo a full-body examination to assess their health and check whether they have any diseases that are not suitable for pregnancy, as this is very important for giving birth to a healthy baby. In addition, if the first child was delivered by caesarean section, you should pay attention to the time interval with the first child and consider the risk of uterine rupture. In principle, you should wait two years after the caesarean section before getting pregnant with the second child. Families with pets should take their pets for a checkup, because parasites in animals can easily cause miscarriage in pregnant women. If the pet passes the inspection, it can still stay with you.

Secondly, if you are planning to have a second child, you should start adjusting your lifestyle habits and get enough rest time. And change some bad habits, such as smoking and drinking. This can improve the quality of male sperm and thus increase the chances of female conception. Different foods contain different nutrients. During the pregnancy preparation period, both husband and wife should pay attention to a balanced diet, avoid picky eating, and develop good eating habits. In addition, regular exercise can enhance the physical fitness of pregnant mothers and improve the quality of male sperm, thereby increasing the chances of conception.

When is the best time to prepare for a second pregnancy?

Mothers who want a second child should pay attention. In addition to paying attention to daily rest and diet, age is also a key factor in the success of the second child. As we all know, the younger you are when you want to have a second child, the better. The best childbearing age for women is before the age of 30.

The best age for women to have a second child is as young as possible, preferably before the age of 30, because after the age of 35, fertility will decline, the chance of fetal abnormalities will increase, and the chance of pregnancy complications will increase. Their fertility is 40%-50% at the age of 30-35, and 20%-30% at the age of 35-40. For those over 40-45 years old, their fertility is only 10% or even zero.

In addition, the prerequisite for having a second child is that the uterus has recovered well and the body has been fully adjusted. If the first child is born naturally, then the recovery period is relatively short. Generally, after one year, the physiological functions of the woman are basically restored after childbirth. After examination, if the reproductive system such as the fallopian tubes and uterus are normal, you can consider having a second child.

For mothers who had their first child by caesarean section, as long as the ovaries, fallopian tubes and other tissues were not damaged during the first caesarean section, doctors will generally recommend contraception for more than two years, and then have a second child when the uterus has almost recovered. Because of premature pregnancy, the uterine scar after cesarean section is stretched too much, with the potential risk of rupture, which can easily cause heavy bleeding.