Thickness detection of cesarean section scars for second child

If the first child was delivered by caesarean section, then the thickness of the scar should be tested when giving birth to the second child. This is because a scar that is too thin or has not healed well may cause problems for the pregnant woman during pregnancy. Generally, the thickness of the muscle layer at the scar should be more than three millimeters to promote pregnancy and the delivery of the second child. When giving birth to a second child via caesarean section, you must be aware of some precautions.

Things to note when giving birth to a second child by caesarean section

Compared with natural delivery, cesarean section must be performed with caution during this period of pregnancy, because it is very likely to cause incision rupture and endanger life. So what do we need to pay attention to during caesarean section?

First, if you want to have a second child after a caesarean section, you must wait two years before getting pregnant again. This is because the incision on the uterine wall after a caesarean section needs some time to heal. If you get pregnant too early, the development of the fetus will cause the uterus to continue to grow and the uterine wall to become thinner. The incision will easily rupture in the late pregnancy or during delivery, causing abdominal bleeding and endangering your life. Therefore, it is safer to have a caesarean section two years after the operation.

Second, in the late stages of pregnancy, pregnant mothers should prevent their abdomen from being squeezed to prevent the scar from cracking. In daily life, in the late stages of pregnancy, when riding in a car or walking, they should avoid crowded crowds, and sleep on their backs or sides to avoid impact.

Third, pay attention to fetal movement. The speed of fetal movement is one of the early manifestations of fetal safety in the womb. Generally, during pregnancy, there should be 3 to 5 fetal movements per hour or at least 10 times a day (12 hours). If the fetus moves abnormally, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Fourth, the next delivery should be by caesarean section. For women who get pregnant again after their first cesarean section, 80% of them have a cesarean section for the second delivery, which is safer than natural delivery.

Fifth, seek medical attention as soon as possible if abdominal pain occurs. Some scarred uteri may rupture spontaneously in the late stages of pregnancy, with abdominal pain being the main symptom.

The above are some things to pay attention to when giving birth to a second child by cesarean section. Although cesarean section is easy, pregnancy is not. Expectant mothers must pay attention to some details during pregnancy to ensure the birth of a healthy second baby!

Can I have a second baby by caesarean section?

There is a saying that goes "Once a cesarean section, always a cesarean section." Generally speaking, if the first baby was born by cesarean section, then the second baby will often be born by cesarean section again. So, can the second baby be born by cesarean section be performed again? The answer is yes.

This is because after the first caesarean section, the scarring of the uterus and the destruction of muscle fibers 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, doctors generally recommend that women have a caesarean section when giving birth to their second child.

However, after a caesarean section for the first child, you must wait 2 years before choosing to get pregnant again. This is because the incision on the uterine wall needs some time to recover after the first caesarean section. If you get pregnant too early, the development of the fetus will cause the uterus to continue to grow and the uterine wall to become thinner. The incision will easily rupture during delivery in the late pregnancy, causing massive abdominal bleeding during delivery. Therefore, getting pregnant again after a caesarean section must be considered after 2 years.