Caesarean section 1 year and 4 months pregnant again

Caesarean section is very simple at the time, but the impact on women afterwards is relatively large, and the pain of the incision will be more severe. Women who give birth naturally will recover quickly after giving birth, and women who give birth naturally will not be affected if they get pregnant soon after giving birth. But what should I do if I get pregnant again 1 year and 4 months after a caesarean section?

Can I get pregnant again after 1 year and 4 months of cesarean section?

If you are pregnant again 1 year and 4 months after a caesarean section, you need to consider your own situation to decide whether to continue the pregnancy. If the first caesarean section goes smoothly, color ultrasound shows that the thickness of the uterine scar is more than 3mm, and there are no special circumstances such as bleeding, the pregnancy can continue, but regular check-ups and prenatal evaluations are required. On the contrary, if you do not want the child, you should have an abortion as soon as possible to terminate the pregnancy to avoid uterine rupture and heavy bleeding.

Generally, it takes about 2-3 years for the scar tissue from the incision after a cesarean section to heal completely, so it is generally recommended to wait at least two years after the operation before getting pregnant again, and to go to the hospital for relevant examinations before pregnancy to see how the incision heals. In short, you need to make a comprehensive assessment based on your own situation. Early pregnancy has certain risks, such as uterine rupture, scar rupture, placental abruption, etc.

What should I pay attention to after a caesarean section and then get pregnant?

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.