Can I have an induced labor at 33 weeks of pregnancy?

When the pregnancy reaches seven or eight months, the fetus has already matured. At this time, if it is not necessary, it is best not to perform an induced abortion as it will cause great trauma to the mother herself. At eight months, the fetus is relatively large, so the cervix needs to be fully opened. It is easy to cause uterine infection after surgery, and it takes a long time to adjust. The following introduces the dangers of induced abortion surgery, let’s take a look.

Is induced abortion dangerous at eight months of pregnancy?

After the induced abortion surgery, the patient needs to be hospitalized for two to three days. Because the patient will experience uterine contractions after the surgery, it must be performed under the guidance of a doctor. You need to rest for at least 2 weeks after induced abortion. It is recommended to rest more and avoid overwork. Also, pay attention to the hygiene of the vulva within 1 month after induced abortion and refrain from sexual intercourse. After resting for 1 month, you can return to work if no abnormalities are found, and go for a check-up again after 1 month.

The dangers of induced abortion

1. Postpartum hemorrhage. During an induced abortion, the recipient may experience heavy bleeding. This is mainly caused by placenta previa or partial detachment after induced labor, uterine atony, coagulation dysfunction, etc.

2. Birth canal injury. Birth canal damage is also one of the hazards of induced labor. This is mainly because the fetus is large during induced labor, and the uterus must exert a lot of effort to expel it from the body through contraction. Once this force exceeds what the uterus can withstand, the chances of damage to the birth canal or uterus are very high.

3. Uterine cavity infection. Induced abortion surgery may cause infection in the uterine cavity of the person undergoing the procedure, which is caused by a variety of reasons, such as incomplete disinfection of surgical instruments and improper surgical operation. At the same time, after the operation, the person undergoing induced labor will have a small amount of vaginal bleeding. At this time, care measures should be taken to prevent bacteria from entering the vagina and causing infection.

4. Amniotic fluid embolism. After a woman becomes pregnant, the cervical canal will expand more and more. The cervical opening is larger at this time, and the blood vessels are also in a relatively open state. Once strong uterine contractions occur, the intrauterine pressure of the labor induced will increase, rupturing the fetal membrane. Some of the amniotic fluid will take the opportunity to enter the dilated blood vessels, causing amniotic fluid embolism.

Mothers must pay enough attention to the issue of induced labor, understand the dangers of induced labor, and try their best to avoid using induced labor methods themselves. Pregnant women who have undergone induced labor must pay attention to their bodies and ensure their physical health first.