1. If the previous child had a cesarean section, will the next child also need a cesarean section? 90% of expectant mothers mistakenly believe that if their last child was delivered by cesarean section, the next child will also be delivered by cesarean section. If the reason for the surgery for the first baby is improper fetal position, amniotic fluid, poor fetal heart rate, or personal factors, then the second baby will be delivered naturally. The probability of success is 80-90%. However, if the first child is delivered by caesarean section because the pelvis is too small, delaying the delivery process, the failure rate of the second child will be as high as 60-70%. Sometimes second babies are delivered by caesarean section for fear of uterine rupture.
According to clinical statistics, if the first child undergoes uterine transection surgery, the uterine rupture rate of the second child is about 0.5% to 4%; 9%. Therefore, the delivery method of the second child should be determined according to the specific situation of the expectant mother.
The doctor reminds: If the first baby is delivered by caesarean section, the second baby must be delivered naturally. It is best to choose a hospital that can perform emergency caesarean section within 30 minutes.
2. The bigger the fetus, the healthier it is? 40% of expectant mothers mistakenly believe that the larger the fetus, the healthier the baby will be
Being overweight and having a large fetus increases the risk and difficulty of labor and increases the risk of prolonged labor, fetal hypoxia, meconium aspiration, arm or clavicle fractures, and injury. Sometimes negative pressure must be used for suction, which can easily cause injury to the fetus. The chance of injury is also increased. Therefore, it is not that the bigger the fetus is, the better. Natural delivery is the most important.
After birth, if the baby eats well, he will naturally grow well. It’s good to have a normal weight during pregnancy. Don’t eat too much to prevent your baby from gaining weight in the future. Babies who are born with a heavy weight may not necessarily become heavier when they grow up.
Doctors remind: There is no need to compete with the size of the baby in the belly, as long as it is within a healthy range.
3. It is difficult for older children to have children, but must it be easier for younger children? 25% of expectant mothers mistakenly believe that older children are difficult but younger children are easier
Some expectant mothers think that 3200 grams will definitely give birth, but 3800 grams will not be possible.
In fact, there is no absolute relationship between the size of the fetus and whether it will give birth or not. A large fetus can still be delivered, but clinically it is often encountered that a small fetus cannot be delivered. There are many reasons why the fetus cannot be delivered normally, and the factors that affect whether the delivery is natural include the size of the pelvis, the strength of uterine contractions, the fetus is too small, pain tolerance, force, etc. Fetal size is only one factor.
Doctors remind: The size of the fetus is not the only factor that determines whether a vaginal birth will occur.
4. Women with bigger hips have an easier time giving birth? 25% of expectant mothers mistakenly believe that women with larger buttocks have a smoother delivery
For a long time, there has been a saying that \”women with big butts are more likely to give birth to children\”.
That\’s because people think a big butt means a big pelvis and therefore is good for health. In fact, whether it is good or bad depends on the width and slope of the pelvis, and the outlet of the pelvis should be wider, which cannot be seen from the outside. some hipsPeople with larger hips or lower bodies do not have a large pelvis, but because they have more body fat, they are more likely to have high rates of pregnancy-induced hypertension, dystocia, and overweight fetuses. Therefore, it does not mean that people with large hips or lower body will have a natural birth.
Doctors remind: Women with big buttocks may just have more fat.
5. Are there advantages and disadvantages between caesarean section and vaginal delivery? 40% of expectant mothers mistakenly believe: Is it better to have a caesarean section or a vaginal delivery?
No one method of delivery is better, but deciding which method is better depends on the mother\’s personal circumstances.
Generally speaking, if the child is too big, the pelvis is too small, the fetus is huge, placenta previa, the fetal position is abnormal, etc., a caesarean section is required. If there are no above-mentioned problems, expectant mothers can give birth naturally under normal circumstances. Of course, doctors still recommend that mothers choose natural delivery. After all, as a medical measure it is better to have a cesarean section, since a vaginal delivery is not possible. The fewer factors that discourage a doctor’s recommendation, the better.
Doctor’s reminder: If the doctor does not recommend a caesarean section, it is of course best to have a vaginal delivery. This is also good for the fetus.
6. Do older women have to have a caesarean section? 40% of expectant mothers mistakenly believe that older mothers must have a caesarean section
Older women do not necessarily need caesarean section. As long as the pelvic size and uterine contraction intensity are normal, many older women will give birth naturally. Sometimes due to age, the pelvic ligaments and muscles are not flexible enough, which can lead to a longer labor process, but this situation does not necessarily require a caesarean section. It can also occur naturally with the cooperation of the above other conditions.
Doctors remind: As long as the expectant mother’s health and other conditions permit, natural delivery is of course the best.
7. A bad birth. Will she give birth naturally by then? 50% of expectant mothers mistakenly believe that giving birth is not good and they will naturally give birth when the time comes.
The uterine environment of expired pregnancy is not good, the amniotic fluid is insufficient, and the placental function is not good. It is generally best to wait for the opportunity to reproduce, but this does not include dangerous pregnancies. If the fetal head is a bit large after term, it is recommended to deliver the baby as early as possible and not wait until the baby is 3-4 kg and requires a laparotomy. Some expectant mothers agree to use surgery when they are unable to give birth naturally, but it can lead to stillbirth and fetal hypoxia. Some expectant mothers with gestational hypertension must induce labor due to poor placental function, delayed fetal growth, and failure to gain weight.
Doctors remind: Apples must be harvested when they are ripe, otherwise they will turn into rotten apples.
8. Will anesthesia hurt the lumbar spine during childbirth? 70% of expectant mothers mistakenly believe that painless delivery, caesarean section, and anesthesia will hurt the lumbar spine
Painless childbirth surgeries are all performed by obstetric anesthetists, who inject anesthetic into the dura mater, the outer layer of the spine. The anesthetic relaxes the pelvic muscles, reducing pain by more than 90%, and does not harm the spine.
The time for painless delivery is when the cervix is opened with two fingers and the uterine wall becomes thinner.. Until then, injections can delay the birth process. The anesthetic injection occasionally lowers the mother\’s blood pressure and causes the fetus\’s heartbeat to drop slightly. At this point, observation will take 15 to 20 minutes. If there is any abnormality, intravenous injection of drugs immediately will not cause permanent harm to the fetus.
The causes of low back pain are mostly caused by other reasons such as posture or hormones, and are not directly related to painless childbirth.
doctor reminder
: If there is a good painless delivery service, you should make good use of it. There is no need to use a rat trap.
9. Is it good to scientifically choose the time for caesarean section? 10% of expectant mothers mistakenly believe that caesarean section is superstitious about choosing the right time to give birth.
Nowadays, some expectant mothers often ask for caesarean section because they want to choose a better birth time for their baby. However, babies who are born at a young age often have poor lung maturity and will have difficulty breathing, which is harmful to the life of the fetus. If you want your baby to be healthy, it is best to give birth after full term.
If the expectant mother insists on having a caesarean section at a certain time after full term, it is recommended not to do it at night, so as not to have insufficient support manpower in case of an emergency.
Doctors remind: It is inevitable that some expectant mothers will want to pick a \”good and auspicious day\” for their babies to be born in order to get a good fortune. However, it is better not to force the baby to be born, in case the baby is born. Have adverse effects on the baby.