When does the second pregnancy start to move? Does the second pregnancy start to move earlier than the first pregnancy?

Many mothers who are pregnant with their second child will find that the symptoms of the second child are somewhat different from those of the first child. Today, I will tell you when the second child's fetal movements begin? Do second-child fetal movements start earlier than the first child?

When does the second fetal movement begin?

In fact, all fetal movements are similar, and there is no difference between the first and second babies. After 4 months of pregnancy, that is, from the 5th month, the mother can clearly feel the fetal movement. Fetal movement refers to the active movement of the fetus, such as breathing, mouth opening, rolling, etc. If it is a passive movement, such as caused by the mother's coughing, breathing, etc., it is not considered fetal movement. However, the fetus is like a newborn, mostly in a sleeping state.

Fetal movement can be divided into two periods: sleep and wakefulness. During sleep: it can be divided into quiet sleep and active sleep.

1. Quiet sleep period: It can be observed by ultrasound that the fetus is in a state of complete sleep. It has no obvious reaction to external stimuli or sounds. Because it is not easy to be awakened, there is almost no fetal movement at this time.

2. Active sleep period: There are various involuntary movements, such as hand and foot movements, rolling, etc. The baby's heartbeat will also accelerate, and it is easy to feel external stimulation. If the expectant mother changes her posture slightly at this time, the baby may be startled and wake up.

3. When awake: fetal systemic and part-specific movements, such as limb movements, spinal flexion and extension, and turning over.

Second child precautions

1. Pre-pregnancy check-up is essential

@爸爸不诅咒: My first pregnancy was an accident, and I didn't pay much attention to it. Now that the policy is open, I want to have a second child. Is there anything I need to pay attention to when preparing for the second child? If I get pregnant, are there any special precautions during the second pregnancy?

A: When preparing for pregnancy, you can do a pre-pregnancy check to see if you are suitable for having a second child and to check if you have any diseases that are not suitable for pregnancy. When preparing for pregnancy, you should keep in mind three points: First, when you are sick (cold, fever, dizziness, etc.), do not abuse medicine. Before taking medicine, you must confirm whether you are pregnant. If you are sure you are pregnant, you need to consult a doctor whether you can take medicine; second, pay attention to a regular work and rest schedule; third, take appropriate folic acid supplements.

In addition, the following issues need to be considered during the second pregnancy: First: If the first child was delivered by caesarean section, pay attention to the time interval with the first child and consider the risk of uterine rupture. In principle, you should wait two years after the caesarean section before getting pregnant with the second child. Second, were there any special circumstances during the first pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes, premature birth, threatened abortion, pregnancy-induced hypertension, etc. If there were these problems with the first child, then getting pregnant with the second child requires more caution.

2. It is better to have a one-year interval between the second and third births.

@青衣同年: Will getting pregnant within six months after a normal birth have any adverse effects on the mother's health? I heard that if the interval between two babies is too short or too long, the second baby may be born prematurely or have the risk of being underweight. May I ask, what is the appropriate interval between two babies after a normal birth?

A: Getting pregnant within six months after a normal birth will not have much impact on the mother's body. There is no clear regulation on the interval between two births through normal delivery. It is recommended that the interval between two births through normal delivery should be more than one year after the birth of one child. A pregnancy interval shorter than 18 months or greater than 5 years is a high-risk factor for premature birth.

3. Pregnancy one year after cesarean section may increase the risk of uterine rupture

@pywqb: Hello, doctor. My first child was delivered by caesarean section, and I got pregnant again one year after the birth. Is it dangerous to get pregnant at this time? Can I give birth to this baby? How long does it take to have another baby after a caesarean section?

A: If you get pregnant one year after a caesarean section, there is a risk of uterine rupture. In principle, it is recommended to wait two years after a caesarean section before getting pregnant again, but this does not mean that there is no risk of getting pregnant two years after a caesarean section. It is just that the chance of uterine rupture is relatively low. As for whether you can give birth to a baby one year after a caesarean section, there is no mandatory requirement that you cannot give birth, but the risk of uterine rupture will be relatively high with only one year between the two.

The benefits of having a second child

It is not easy to develop common problems of only children

Reduce the trauma to parents caused by natural and man-made disasters

Rich parenting experience can be used again

There will be more helpers in caring for the elderly in the future

Many items for the first child are reused, reducing the cost of raising the child

Children help each other cope with various social challenges