What should I do if I get pregnant after a cesarean section?

Patient's question:

I had a C-section last September and now I'm pregnant again. Hello, can you focus on early pregnancy?

Doctor's answer:

Pregnancy after a cesarean section requires waiting two years before conceiving again. This is because the incision on the uterine wall in a cesarean section does not heal well in the short term. If pregnancy occurs too soon, the growth and development of the fetus cause the uterus to shrink continuously, making the uterine wall thinner, especially at the surgical incision site, which is composed of connective tissue and lacks elasticity. Fresh scars are easily burst during the late stages of early pregnancy or during labor, which can lead to severe abdominal bleeding and even threaten life. If you do not want the child, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible for a thorough examination: the time of conception, the position and size of the gestational sac, and other conditions. Only with clear examination results can it be determined which method of miscarriage is more suitable for your physical condition.

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