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How Soon After Childbirth Is It Safe To Conceive?
Question: HI,
I wanted to know the health factors feasible for my wife to go again for the delivery.She is 32 and we are thinking to have a second baby as soon as possible so that we can take good care of them as young parents.My wife went for C -Section last year .Kindly let me know is it OK to go for the second baby Now.Are there any health concerns for the baby and the mother.Her weigh is 55+ , height 5'4'' an she is medically fit and has no history of any disease.Let me know if you want any other information.
thnx in advance !
I wanted to know the health factors feasible for my wife to go again for the delivery.She is 32 and we are thinking to have a second baby as soon as possible so that we can take good care of them as young parents.My wife went for C -Section last year .Kindly let me know is it OK to go for the second baby Now.Are there any health concerns for the baby and the mother.Her weigh is 55+ , height 5'4'' an she is medically fit and has no history of any disease.Let me know if you want any other information.
thnx in advance !
Brief Answer:
3 years gap after first c-section is advisable.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to HCM for an opinion,
The fact that she has had c-section just last year, the only concern here is the uterine scar thickness. Ideally it is advised that one should avoid pregnancy for at least 3 years post c-section to allow the scar to heal well and a scar thickness of more than 3mm is considered safe for bearing another pregnancy, the aim being to avoid any uterine rupture.
Thats the only prime concern, so she should get a scar thickness ultrasound done before contemplating pregnancy.
Regards
3 years gap after first c-section is advisable.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query to HCM for an opinion,
The fact that she has had c-section just last year, the only concern here is the uterine scar thickness. Ideally it is advised that one should avoid pregnancy for at least 3 years post c-section to allow the scar to heal well and a scar thickness of more than 3mm is considered safe for bearing another pregnancy, the aim being to avoid any uterine rupture.
Thats the only prime concern, so she should get a scar thickness ultrasound done before contemplating pregnancy.
Regards
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