Patient's question:
I got pregnant again 1.5 years after a cesarean section. What should I pay attention to if I want this child? Are there any risks? I got pregnant again 1.5 years after a cesarean section. What should I pay attention to if I want this child? Are there any risks?Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy after a cesarean section should be delayed for at least two years. This is because the incision on the uterine wall does not heal well in the short term after a cesarean. Early pregnancy, due to the continuous shrinking of the uterus as the fetus grows and develops, can cause the uterine wall to thin, especially at the surgical incision site, which is made of connective tissue and lacks elasticity. Fresh scars are prone to rupture during the late stages of early pregnancy or during labor, potentially leading to severe abdominal bleeding or even life-threatening complications. Therefore, it is safer to wait at least two years before attempting another early pregnancy.