The second pregnancy

The second pregnancy has a great advantage for the mother, and it is that she has more experience. She is better prepared physically and does not find it so difficult to react and adapt to the circumstances of her second pregnancy. In addition, the new pregnancy has an advantage and is that labor is shortened.

When parents discover that another child is coming, not only do they take great joy, but they also have more preparation, which gives them peace of mind.

Parents again

There is no doubt that the second pregnancy is lived in a different way, since the parents know what awaits them. Knowing the process involved in pregnancy allows parents, and especially the mother, to anticipate and organize better, and also to live and enjoy it more peacefully. Not only psychological preparation is greater; also on a physical level, the experience is different. Even so, the mother must take a series of important measures, especially in the event that her previous child was born very recently.

Tips for short intervals between pregnancies

If your child was born a year or less ago and you are pregnant again, you should follow some advice. Thus, once the new pregnancy is confirmed:

1. Breastfeeding should be cut immediately in case the baby is being breast-fed. The reason is that every time the child breast, there are contractions in the uterus that can cause a placental detachment.

2. Nor should extractions of milk be made to give it to the baby or take medications that cancel the secretion. The doctor will give us instructions to stop breastfeeding without problems.

3. Gain weight little by little. It must be borne in mind that the pelvic floor musculature is still weak after the previous delivery and there is a risk of losing the child due to the fact that the musculature can not sustain its weight. Therefore, although the mother is experienced, should follow the recommendations of the gynecologist as he did with the previous pregnancy. Especially because if the time between one pregnancy and another is very short (less than or equal to 12 months), complications can arise such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, etc.

4. Risk by cesarean section. It is necessary to assess the risk posed to the new pregnancy by the fact that the previous delivery was by caesarean section, provided that no more than 24 months have passed between them. Therefore, the mother should follow the doctor's instructions and avoid taking weight from the floor, stress, not excessively weight gain, not smoking, follow a correct diet, etc.

How the second pregnancy affects us

There are many physical aspects that tend to coincide in most pregnant women with their second child, but others do not.

1. The belly is noticed before. If during the first pregnancy, for example, you did not notice the tummy so much now, however, it is usually quite noticeable from the first months.

2. Nausea, drowsiness and tiredness They usually appear earlier.

3. Fetal movements they are perceived, in turn, almost with an advance of four weeks (in week 16) thanks to the muscles of the uterus are usually more stretched.

4. During childbirth, the phases of dilation and contraction are shorter, so this process is usually much easier for the mother than in her first birth.

5. The errors or contraction phase of the matrix, that occurs in the days following childbirth, increase considerably. And, they tend to grow in intensity with each new birth.

Tips for the second pregnancy

- Experience is a grade. In the face of a new pregnancy, let us think that raising the second one will be a little easier for us. Not only will we master the breastfeeding technique better, but we will not be so surprised by their crying, complaints or small problems. The second pregnancy is usually much easier for most mothers. They no longer feel so much fear of the unknown and, in addition, having previously had a child reduces the chances that during labor it is necessary to use forceps, cupping or even perform a cesarean section.
- Double work. Having two children involves more work, more sleep, more family planning ... but all this is more than compensated for by the satisfaction of seeing two children grow together.
- Prepare the oldest.The arrival of the new little brother should be prepared with time to avoid jealousy. If you are old enough to understand our explanations, let's talk a lot about what will happen, what it will be like when the child is definitely home, etc. This will allow you to face the fact with more security.
- Advance planning. Think of your personal and economic circumstances before a new motherhood. Who will take care of the new child?

If you are not pregnant yet, take note

Before embarking on the adventure of a new motherhood, do not hesitate to get a medical review. This will allow you to know, for sure, how you are physically to face a new pregnancy. Follow the advice of your gynecologist.

Marisol New