Is Normal Birth Possible After Caesarean Section? 

Cesarean section is the surgical incision of the uterus and the removal of the baby from the mother's womb in cases where mothers who are about to give birth cannot give birth normally. Women who are physically not suitable for normal birth must give birth by cesarean section.

At the same time, if the baby weighs more than normal, the woman may not be able to give birth normally. In these cases, a pregnant woman is given a cesarean section instead of a normal birth. However, even if a cesarean delivery occurs, the woman can give birth to her baby with a normal birth in her next birth.

Normal Birth After Caesarean Section

Women who give birth to their babies by cesarean section are worried about normal birth in their next pregnancy. However, in our country, the number of women who give birth to their babies after cesarean section and through normal delivery is quite high.

Follow-up plan during pregnancy and birth; It should be created by evaluating the medical history of the expectant mother, the week of pregnancy, findings about the baby, and the conditions of the center where the birth will take place [1][2].

Normal birth after cesarean sectionEspecially the pregnancy process should be followed very well. Apart from this, it is necessary to be very careful as normal birth after cesarean section will not be suitable for every mother. If all precautions are followed and help is received from a specialist doctor, it will be possible to have a normal birth after a cesarean section in a healthy way.

Is Normal Birth Risky After Caesarean Section?

Normal birth after cesarean sectionThere are some risks involved. The cuts that occur in the mother's uterus during a cesarean section heal more difficult than other parts of the body that heal quickly. In addition, damage to the area opened and stitched for cesarean section during normal birth also scares expectant mothers.

The decision on the method of birth is not based on a single criterion; It should be given taking into account the safety of the mother and baby, previous birth history and current examination findings [2][3].

There is a possibility that the stitches may burst during normal birth, even if it is very unlikely. Only specialist doctors need to inform and examine the expectant mother. In this regard, any suitable mother-to-be can have a normal birth after cesarean section.

What should be the interval between caesarean section and normal birth?

A woman who gives birth to her baby by cesarean section can give birth to her other baby by normal birth. This depends on the doctor's examination and the decision made. In addition, the expectant mother should be informed. If the expectant mother has previously given birth via cesarean section, a certain amount of time must pass if she chooses normal birth for her next birth.

Symptoms that occur during pregnancy do not always have the same meaning; In cases such as bleeding, severe pain, regular contractions or decreased baby movements, evaluation is required without delay [1][3].

This time interval varies between two and two and a half years. The reason for this is to wait for the tissues in the uterus to heal after a cesarean section. Women who will give birth normally after cesarean should take this period into consideration and decide accordingly.

Which Women Can Have a Normal Birth After Caesarean Section?

Although cesarean section does not directly affect normal birth, it does indirectly affect it. If a pregnant woman has had a normal birth before and then gave birth to her baby by cesarean section, she can give birth to her third child through normal birth.

In the postpartum period, physical recovery, mental status, breastfeeding and infection findings should be monitored together [1].

Apart from this, the expectant mother had a normal birth and again after cesarean section.normal birthIf she has done so, she can easily give birth to her next baby through normal birth. In such cases, the physical structure of the expectant mother is also very important. For this reason, getting help from a specialist doctor will be one of the most effective methods.

Required Exercises for Normal Birth

many pregnant womenSSVDIs it possible? he wonders. This is possible with correct examination and guidance. The duty of the expectant mother here is to exercise. With Kegel Exercises, the expectant mother can make normal birth easier for herself. This exercise cannot be done when the baby is twenty-eight weeks old. An expectant mother can do Kegel exercise for 15 or 20 minutes a day. This exercise will provide relaxation for the expectant mother. Accordingly, it will facilitate normal birth.

References

• [1] WHO - Recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience- International recommendations for pregnancy monitoring, counseling and safe follow-up.
• [2] WHO - Intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience- Guide for the birth process, birth support and safe care principles.
• [3] ACOG - Clinical Guidance: Obstetrics- Clinical guide archive for pregnancy, birth and women's health practices.