Is it easy for the second child to be born prematurely?

Many women choose to have a second child because they consider that one child will be too lonely in the future; secondly, they also want to have another child if they have the financial means. But is the second child more likely to be born prematurely? This is a question that many women consider. There is no need to worry about this issue. The second child will not be born prematurely, but it also depends on the birth of the first child. If the first child is born prematurely, the chance of the second child being born prematurely is still very high, but it is not absolute. It can be avoided with careful care.

Why is it easy for the second child to be born prematurely?

The second child will not necessarily be born prematurely, but if the first child is born prematurely, the chances of the second child being born prematurely are very high.

[The risk of premature birth of the first child is also high for the second child]

On May 30 this year, the "two-child policy for couples with only one child" was implemented in Qingdao, and many couples who are eligible for the policy are preparing to have a second child. "I feel quite stressed right now." The doctor said frankly that many mothers give birth prematurely or by caesarean section when they are pregnant with their first child, which will pose a hidden danger to the birth of a second child.

The doctor gave an example, if a mother develops gestational hypertension when she is pregnant with her first child, the chance of her developing gestational hypertension again when she is pregnant with her second child is still very high. Especially for mothers who gave birth to a baby with Down syndrome as their first child, the chance of their second child being born with Down syndrome is still very high. Similarly, if the first child is born prematurely without any cause, the chance of the second child being born prematurely will be higher.

"This requires mothers who are having a second child to do a better job of various checkups." Doctors remind that mothers who are having a second child are mostly over 30 years old, which is a time when the body is more prone to ailments. Mothers who are having a second child must not think that they have childbirth experience and neglect prenatal checkups for the second child. In addition, if premature babies undergo neurological, behavioral, motor and other interventions, they will grow like normal children and will not affect their quality of life when they grow up.

How to avoid premature birth of second child

1. Patients with heart or kidney disease or high blood pressure should go to the hospital for examination before pregnancy to decide whether or when to become pregnant. Once pregnant, regular prenatal checkups are necessary to reduce the occurrence of complications.

2. Actively treat anemia and pregnancy complications, especially prevent and treat pregnancy-induced hypertension.

3. Pay attention to hygiene and health care during pregnancy, avoid excessive fatigue and heavy physical work.

4. Moderate sexual activity during pregnancy.

5. If you experience signs of premature birth such as lower abdominal distension, pain, or bloody vaginal discharge, you should stay in bed and rest. Take appropriate measures under the guidance of a doctor to extend the pregnancy as much as possible and make the fetus more mature.

Will the second child be born prematurely?

It is not necessarily the case that the second child will be born prematurely

Medical intervention should continue until the child is 3 years old

Among newborns, 1/6 are premature and require medical intervention from birth, such as intellectual training, gymnastics training, etc. Generally, within 6 months after birth, the baby should go to the hospital for a check-up once a month; from 6 months to 1 year old, the baby should go to the hospital for a check-up once every two months; after 1 year old, the baby should go to the hospital for a check-up once every 3 months, and intervention should continue until the baby is 3 years old. It is necessary to determine whether the child has premature birth complications such as cerebral palsy within 1 year old.

So, how to avoid premature birth of the second child?

Every parent hopes that the baby can be born in a predetermined order, which is of great benefit to the health of both the pregnant woman and the baby. However, due to some reasons, premature birth may occur, thus endangering the health of mother and baby. Therefore, it is quite necessary to prevent premature birth. So, how can pregnant women prevent premature birth? What are the methods to prevent premature birth?

1. Stabilize your emotions

To prevent premature birth, expectant mothers must first maintain an optimistic attitude. A pregnant woman's good mood can promote the development of the fetus's nervous system; sadness will increase the amount of chemicals in the blood that are harmful to the nervous system, causing excessive secretion of adrenal hormones and resulting in premature birth of the fetus.

Therefore, expectant mothers who are nervous, anxious or depressed should actively improve their negative mental state, restore their health and calm their mentality through self-regulation or psychological counseling and consultation.

2. Take anti-abortion drugs when necessary

During the first three months of pregnancy, because the differentiation of the fetus's organs is not yet complete, the risk of drug-induced teratogenesis increases, which may induce serious consequences such as deformities. However, the effect of tocolytic drugs on the fetus is relatively small because they are smooth muscle relaxants. The use of tocolytic drugs may cause side effects such as accelerated heartbeat and difficulty breathing. It may also lower a person's blood pressure. If the reaction is severe, it may also cause pulmonary edema or myocardial failure. However, the chance of these side effects is very low, and most of the time, the use of injectable tocolytic drugs is more likely to cause problems.

3. Check yourself regularly

Uterine contraction is an important feature of labor. In short, it is the regular contraction of the uterus. The contractions are irregular and weak at first, then gradually become regular, increasingly stronger, longer lasting, and shorter in intervals, such as 2-3 minutes at a time, and lasting 50-60 seconds. The last few months of pregnancy are characterized by irregular uterine contractions, especially in the last few weeks. After the fetal movement, just put your hands on your abdomen and you will feel your abdomen hardening from time to time. This type of contraction is irregular, non-cyclical, and painless.

4. Do a good job of pre-pregnancy health care

In the three months before pregnancy, you should supplement folic acid, vitamins, and new rare treasures under the guidance of a doctor to increase nutritional elements, improve the quality of sperm and eggs, improve the quality of conception sperm, allow the fetus to develop healthily, and greatly reduce the chance of premature birth.