Patient's question:
Menstruation hasn't come, after careful examination, it's been over a month since getting pregnant. Eight years ago, I had a cesarean section. I have depression. I want to know if I can have another child eight years after a cesarean section?Doctor's answer:
It can be done again, but the risk is very high. Generally, it can be done two times, but more than that is not good for the body. Cesarean delivery is the best option. Wait at least three years before getting pregnant again to ensure that the wound from the cesarean delivery has healed completely. The method of labor after getting pregnant again should be chosen based on prenatal examination results, and it does not necessarily have to be a cesarean delivery.After cesarean delivery, getting pregnant again early carries the risk of high-risk pregnancy. This is because the incision site on the uterus forms a scar, making the uterus less strong. After getting pregnant again, as the fetus grows larger, the uterus also stretches, and the muscle fibers are stretched. The scar tissue lacks elasticity. When the pressure inside the uterus is lower than the strength the scar tissue can withstand, the uterus may rupture again. In this case, the placenta and fetus may fall into the abdominal cavity, leading to fetal distress and potentially life-threatening bleeding for the pregnant woman.