Can I still have a natural birth after a caesarean section? What should I pay attention to?

I believe that many female friends were unable to have a natural birth for their first child due to various reasons and had to choose a caesarean section. Now that the national policy has been relaxed, you can have a second child. As young parents who want a second child, I wonder if you can still have a natural birth after a caesarean section? Today, I will introduce to you the matters of having a second child by caesarean section for the first child. Let's take a look!

1. Is it possible to have a natural birth for the second baby if the first baby was delivered by caesarean section? Generally speaking, there is a chance that the second baby can be delivered naturally if the first baby was delivered by caesarean section. If the expectant mother has no indications for a caesarean section last time, such as fetal distress, uterine atony, malposition of the fetus, etc., then the second child can be delivered naturally.

2. However, some doctors believe that if the first child is delivered by caesarean section, scars will form on the uterus and the muscle fibers will be damaged, which will significantly reduce the uterus' tolerance to tension. Then the risk of a natural birth for the second child is very high. It is likely to cause uterine rupture or heavy bleeding, endangering the lives of mother and child. Therefore, it is not recommended to have a second child naturally.

3. What is certain is that if the first child is delivered by caesarean section, no matter how long the interval is, there will be certain risks if the second child is delivered naturally. No matter which delivery method is used, there are pros and cons. Expectant mothers should keep a calm mind and determine the delivery method based on the development of the fetus, and don't worry too much.

4. It is best to wait two years before getting pregnant again after a caesarean section. Because the incision on the uterine wall after cesarean section does not heal well in the short term, premature pregnancy, due to the development of the fetus, the uterus continues to grow and the uterine wall becomes thinner. Especially the connective tissue at the surgical incision lacks elasticity. Fresh scars can easily rupture in the late pregnancy or during delivery, causing massive abdominal bleeding and even life-threatening. Therefore, it is best to wait two years after the surgery before getting pregnant again to give the uterus a longer period of time to heal, which will be safer.

5. Many expectant mothers want to know whether the chances of having a second baby naturally after having a caesarean section for the first baby are high, and whether the second baby will definitely require a caesarean section if the first baby was delivered by caesarean section. In fact, if the mother meets the conditions for normal delivery, she can consider vaginal delivery for the second child.