Generally at how many weeks is the second pregnancy caesarean section performed? Why can't you eat after caesarean section?

Regarding the question of at what weeks is it appropriate to have a cesarean section for the second child, I personally suggest that you go to the hospital for regular prenatal check-ups to check the thickness of the uterine incision. If everything is normal, it is recommended to do it more than 37 weeks, preferably more than 38 weeks, so that the baby will be born with better physical conditions in all aspects.

How many weeks is the second pregnancy usually induced?

39 weeks

At 37 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is ready for birth. However, if everything is normal at this time, doctors do not recommend surgery at this time. Instead, they often recommend surgery at 39 weeks of pregnancy. Many expectant mothers cannot understand why they have to have a caesarean section sooner or later, so that they can suffer less.

This is not true. Even if the fetus has the conditions to survive, its body functions are not yet fully mature. It needs to accumulate subcutaneous fat, glycogen and other substances, especially the maturity of the lungs, so that it can breathe better and have more immune substances. The baby will have stronger resistance after birth. In this way, the baby will be healthier and easier to take care of.

So some people say that one day the fetus stays in the mother's body is equivalent to one month outside. Although it is a bit exaggerated, it is not without reason. Since the fetus's stay in the mother's body is so important, can we have a cesarean section later? Can we choose to have a cesarean section at 40 weeks of pregnancy? At 40 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is mature and the placenta is aging, and the living environment of the fetus in the mother's body becomes worse. The most important thing is that the fetus may start production at any time at this time, which is easy to cause tension to the pregnant mother and the doctor, and they have to endure abdominal pain for a while, so the best choice is to have surgery at 39 weeks of pregnancy.

Why can't you eat after caesarean section?

1. Prevent accidental injuries during surgery.

You cannot eat before a cesarean section, because if you eat before a cesarean section, the mother's intestines will be bloated and full. During the operation, some accidental injuries may occur. If the intestine is accidentally damaged, intestinal repair surgery will be required again. This will not only increase the risk of surgical exposure, but also prolong the patient's recovery time after surgery.

2. Prevent vomiting or aspiration during surgery.

After eating, vomiting and aspiration may occur during anesthesia, because the stomach and its contents are highly acidic substances. Once they enter the lungs, aspiration pneumonia is likely to occur, threatening the patient's life. Therefore, you cannot eat before a cesarean section. Generally speaking, it is strictly forbidden to eat 6-8 hours before a cesarean section. Even water cannot be drunk.

Although it is said that you cannot eat or drink for six to eight hours before a cesarean section, this is not the case in an emergency. Because at this time, you can't take care of so many things, and the most important thing is to ensure the safety of the fetus and the pregnant woman.

Mothers who have undergone cesarean sections know that they need to control their diet after cesarean sections. At that time, I was particularly worried about what to do if I was hungry? Because before the operation, I couldn't eat anything, and I couldn't eat food for a few hours after the operation. Later, I learned that after the operation, I would be given an IV drip, and at this time I wouldn't feel hungry.

How long does it take to have a caesarean section?

Generally speaking, the confinement period after a caesarean section is about 45 days. However, the specific time varies from person to person. Generally, the confinement period is one month. Everyone's physical fitness is different, and the recovery of caesarean section is slower than that of natural birth. The recovery of each person after caesarean section is also different, and the confinement period may also vary. Generally, women's bodies recover more slowly after caesarean section, and it may take about 3-6 months to recover. Therefore, the confinement period after caesarean section should be longer, and it can be appropriately up to 45 days.