Pregnancy is not only joyful emotions associated with replenishment in the family, but also serious stress for the female body. And if conception occurs almost immediately after birth, the risk to the health of the expectant mother increases. If you managed to get pregnant in the first months of the life of a newborn, do not postpone the visit to the gynecologist.
When can pregnancy occur?
Almost all families raising weather experienced an unplanned pregnancy. Immediately after birth, the woman’s reproductive function does not fully work. The first factor that pregnancy cannot occur immediately after childbirth is the absence of menstrual bleeding. All systems of the female body continue to recover, hormonal levels change. However, in some cases, the reproductive system begins to fully function almost immediately after childbirth. At the same time, the female body is completely ready for conception.
What is characterized by postpartum pregnancy? Signs of an altered state may not be present. Often a woman does not even suspect that she is carrying a new life under her heart. Some mummies learn about the onset of pregnancy after childbirth when the first movements appear. In this case, women have to put up with unplanned replenishment. And although this situation can turn into serious difficulties for the whole family, you need to tune in to positive, because the baby feels how his parents relate to him.
How to avoid pregnancy after childbirth? How many days can conception occur? Immediately after the baby is born, lochia (spotting) comes out of the woman’s uterus. Recovery occurs within 2-4 weeks. It is almost impossible to get pregnant at this time. In the future, with unprotected intercourse, conception is possible. This should be taken into account and, if necessary, protected.
Changes in the body of a woman after childbirth
After the baby is born, the hormonal background of a woman first of all changes. The body of a young mother is preparing for lactation. Many women believe that pregnancy after childbirth with breastfeeding is not possible. This is not entirely true. Indeed, during lactation, the hormone prolactin is released in large quantities in the body of a woman, which inhibits reproductive function. However, you should not count on full protection. If the mother does not apply the baby to her breast regularly, she feeds it with mixtures, conception can come at any time.
If pregnancy could not be avoided, the expectant mother should pay special attention to her body, which has not yet had time to recover from the previous bearing of the fetus. Indeed, not only the organs of the reproductive system take part in pregnancy. The kidneys and heart work for wear. Many women who have normally had their first pregnancy after birth have to face serious problems. The expectant mother must definitely go for examination, pass all the necessary tests, and examine the thyroid gland.
With repeated pregnancy, the load on the organs of the urinary system increases significantly. Against the background of past birth, a representative of the weaker sex usually has a reduced immunity. As a result, the risk of colliding with pyelonephritis, cystitis, glomerulonephritis and other inflammatory diseases is significantly increased. Some conditions threaten the life of the future mother and fetus.
Rules to follow
If pregnancy after birth nevertheless occurs, and the woman decided to carry the baby, it is worth following some recommendations. With their help, it will be possible to maintain their health and give birth to a full-fledged baby. First of all, it is worth paying attention to nutrition. It must be borne in mind that after the first birth, the mother’s body lacks calcium. But this element is a building material for the bone apparatus of the fetus. The daily diet must contain cottage cheese, dairy products. Food should be balanced. But overeating is also not worth it. It is recommended to eat in small portions up to 5 times a day.
A future mother needs a full sleep. It is not always possible to cope with such a task, given that the baby is already growing in the family. A woman should surround herself with family and friends, not to refuse any help. Household tasks, such as cleaning, washing, cooking, can be trusted with others. But you should not refuse to walk in the fresh air with a stroller.
During the second pregnancy, the circulatory system experiences a huge load. Even if the weight of the expectant mother does not increase rapidly and there are no signs of varicose veins, it is worthwhile to purchase special compression claws. Failure to prevent it can lead to the appearance of unattractive nodes on the legs.
A bit about Rhesus conflict
Rh factor - these are antibodies that are on the surface of red blood cells (blood cells). Most of the population has positive indicators. And only 15% of people are owners of a negative Rh factor. If a person is healthy, it does not matter which group his blood belongs to. For gestation, most often there are also no contraindications. Problems can arise if the future parents have a different Rh factor. Maternal antibodies often perceive the new organism as a threat. The risk of miscarriage is increasing.
Pregnancy immediately after childbirth may be problematic. A woman usually bears the first-born, normally, regardless of the Rh factor. But if the blood type of the parents is different, the second pregnancy can occur with complications. In this regard, owners of a negative rhesus immediately after birth are given a special immunoglobulin. Such actions are needed in order to fully make the next pregnancy.
Pregnancy against the background of lactation
Pregnancy after childbirth with breastfeeding is a common occurrence. The woman relies on the fact that the reproductive function has not yet had time to recover and does not pay attention to the changed condition. Mild malaise is attributed to hormonal changes. When the fetus begins to move in the womb, it is too late to change anything. A nursing mother who finds out about her pregnancy can have many questions. How to be in this situation? Should breastfeeding continue? It is possible to take out a healthy baby on a background of lactation. But you should adhere to some rules. It is worth a good rest and eat right.
Breast stimulation (sucking) can trigger premature birth and even miscarriage. Therefore, a woman should visit a gynecologist every week, if necessary, go to the hospital for examination. In extreme cases, it may be necessary to stop lactation.
Possible complications of pregnancy
Pregnancy a month after birth is a huge stress for a woman's body. Gynecologists recommend thinking about replenishment in the family no earlier than two years after the birth of the firstborn. However, pregnancy is not always possible to plan. And if conception occurred almost immediately after childbirth, it is worth knowing what complications you will have to face.
After the birth of the baby, the uterus is restored within a few months. If a second pregnancy occurs, the body experiences a double load. The risk of deformation and even rupture of the cervix increases. There is a threat to the life of a woman. Repeated pregnancy immediately after cesarean section is often an indication for abortion.
After the first pregnancy, the body of a young mother experiences stress, the body's defenses are significantly reduced. During the second pregnancy, all existing chronic ailments can worsen, and the cardiovascular system also works for wear. The risk of developing varicose veins increases.
Possible complications during repeated birth
If a woman managed to normally endure a second pregnancy, then it is possible that problems will arise in the process of labor. It is worth considering that the uterus has not yet had time to recover from the previous bearing of the baby. An organ cannot fully contract. Weak contractions are a common complication. Pregnancy after childbirth often ends with surgery, even if in the previous case the baby was born naturally.
Often with repeated birth, bleeding opens. If a woman is in a hospital, the problem is quickly fixed. But home birth is fraught with the death of a young mother. In addition, the contractility of the uterus may decrease. If qualified help is not given to the woman in childbirth, the body will not return to its previous state. And this is fraught with prolapse of the uterus in the future.
Psychological training
The emotional state of a young mother also matters. Hormonal changes, lack of sleep, the vagaries of the first-born - all this can affect the health of the woman and the fetus. In addition, a pregnant woman should prepare for a soap that will have to cope with two babies of different ages. The first few years of weather education will be the most difficult. A young mother should not keep her feelings in herself. Do not be shy to ask for help from loved ones. The unstable emotional state of the mother can affect the behavior of the kids, the situation will only worsen.
Just before giving birth, it will not be superfluous to talk with a professional psychologist. The specialist will be able to reassure the young mother, set her up for a positive outcome. If a woman is happy, pregnancy after the first birth will pass without problems.
Ideal dates for a second pregnancy
No one can fully plan his life. But for 80% to fulfill the plan - everyone can do it. If a woman wants to maintain her health and give birth to a full-fledged baby again, it is worth planning the timing of pregnancy. When is the best time to give birth a second time? If the first child was born without complications, after two years you can think about the next conception. With cesarean section 2, pregnancy after childbirth should occur after 3-4 years.
There is another side to the coin. Families who do not want to dwell on the birth of one baby should not make a big gap between the children. If a second pregnancy occurs after childbirth in 7-8 years, the woman’s body “forgets” about previous births. The older the woman, the higher the risk of complications. Ideal dates for planning a second baby 2-5 years after the first born.
Contraceptive methods
Already 3-4 weeks after the birth of the baby, young parents can begin to live sexually. What will help to avoid pregnancy after childbirth? Signs of an altered state are not always noticeable. In order not to miss the conception, it is worth choosing reliable methods of contraception. It is better to let a gynecologist do it, whose young mother was registered for pregnancy.
A condom is one of the most reliable ways to protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy. Such a contraceptive is easy to use, it can be used immediately after the resumption of sexual activity after childbirth. However, many couples refuse this method. It significantly reduces the quality of sexual activity.
Hormonal contraceptives should not be used after childbirth without consulting a doctor. Many drugs from this category are prohibited during lactation.
Widely used almost immediately after birth, intrauterine contraceptives (spirals). A huge advantage is the absence of a negative effect on the health of the child, a woman can fully continue lactation. In addition, long-term pregnancy protection (up to 5 years) is provided. In this case, the young mother at any time can remove the spiral and begin to plan a second conception.
It has a spiral and its drawbacks. A foreign body can cause discomfort in the lower abdomen when breastfeeding. In addition, menstruation becomes plentiful and painful.
Some couples practice contraception such as interrupted intercourse. However, it cannot be called reliable. According to statistics, 50% of unplanned pregnancies occur precisely thanks to this method.
Summarize
Pregnancy a year after the birth can not cause complications if the woman is healthy, fully nourished, and has strong immunity. But conception a month after the birth of the firstborn, almost all young mothers will be associated with a number of problems. Therefore, if you suspect a pregnancy, you can not postpone a visit to the gynecologist. The doctor will examine the woman, if necessary, put him in a hospital for storage.
Pregnancy immediately after birth has positive aspects. The second birth usually proceeds faster than the first. A woman does not have to suffer for many hours with fights. In addition, the young mother already knows how to behave with a newborn, how to properly apply it to her breast. Fear of doing something is not so absent.
There are pluses for the family as a whole. A small difference between children allows you to save on toys and clothes. In addition, the weather can become real friends. The emotional connection between the guys who are simultaneously breastfed by the mother’s breast is preserved for life.