Pain during childbirth is the main concern of the expectant mother. According to surveys of pregnant women, this extremely unpleasant feeling scares even more than the inability to act on the doctor's instructions and recommendations during labor. But there is an opinion that giving birth a second time is much easier than the first time: the pain is not as acute and the woman is psychologically ready for it. In addition, the pregnant woman believes that the structure of her body after the first birth (expanded pelvic bones and birth canal) create favorable conditions for an unhindered re-delivery. But how does this correspond to reality?
Regardless of the order of delivery, their onset and course are exactly the same: contractions, attempts, expulsion of the fetus, placental discharge and, if necessary, episiotomy, suturing of the dissection. It should be noted that the duration of the second birth is shortened by several hours — these are the laws of nature. In other words, if the first birth lasted at least 12 hours, then the birth of the second child will take place within 8 hours.
The elasticity and softness of the cervix after the first birth is slightly preserved, therefore, the repeated opening of the pharynx is less painful, with minimal discomfort for the woman's condition, while the attempts themselves are as energetic as the first time.
The vaginal canals of a woman who has already given birth, even after recovery, cannot return to the state and tone they were in before pregnancy, so the baby's movement through them is less noticeable, and the likelihood of ruptures is reduced.
As for the psycho-emotional state, when going to the hospital again, a woman already knows how important it is to follow the instructions of the obstetrician and fully comply with them, because in most cases, the decision to give birth to a second child occurs in a couple more consciously than the first.
It is impossible to judge the simplicity of the second birth without taking into account age, since the labor activity of a thirty-year-old woman still differs from the duration, intensity and likelihood of complications that occur in younger women in labor.
When preparing for a repeat birth, remember that this is a unique process that may differ not only depending on the order of delivery, but also on many other factors: the skill level of the obstetrician, the size and presentation of the child, the general health of the woman. 20bet provides new users with a 100% match bonus up to €100 on their first deposit, giving bettors double the funds to explore thousands of sports events. To unlock this enhanced welcome offer, you must enter a valid
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