Why is the second child born faster? Will the second child be born faster?

Why is the second child born faster? Many people say that the second child is born very quickly, often much smoother than the first child. Why is this? Let me introduce to you, will the second child be born faster? What should you pay attention to when giving birth to a second child? Please see the introduction below.

Why is the second child born so quickly?

It usually takes 13.5-17.5 hours for a primipara and 6.5-8.5 hours for a multipara. The second birth is usually easier than the first, as long as there are no accidents or special circumstances, because the birth canal has been expanded after the first birth, so it will be smoother. The second birth is faster than the first, and the first and second stages of labor are usually faster than the first.

However, if the expectant mother has a pathological condition during delivery, or is an elderly pregnant woman, it is a different matter.

In particular, if the first child was born by caesarean section, then the second child was born naturally, then the second birth can actually only be regarded as the first natural birth, so there is no such thing as "smoother". Or it still has to be born by caesarean section.

Will the second baby be born faster?

Q: Is it faster to have a second child than a first child?

A: Indeed, giving birth to a second child is faster than giving birth to a first child. Many expectant mothers only spent a short time on the delivery bed when giving birth to their second child, which makes other expectant mothers envious! Giving birth to a second child is very different from giving birth to a first child. Some expectant mothers said that although the pain is painful for the second child, it is not as strong as the first child, and the duration is shorter.

However, expectant mothers should not worry too much. Giving birth to a second child won’t happen too quickly! At least there will be time for you to get to the hospital. The scenes of giving birth on the street in TV dramas are exaggerated. Even if your water breaks, don’t panic too much. You are an experienced mother after all!

Q: Why is the second birth faster than the first?

A: When a mother gives birth to her first child, the birth canal is squeezed open with great difficulty, but it is different when giving birth to a second child. At this time, the mother's birth canal is relatively loose, and the baby is easier to be born. The time to give birth to a second child is much shorter than that of the first child, so if expectant mothers find that their amniotic fluid has broken or they have abdominal pain, they should go to the hospital in time, otherwise it may be too late.

Q: How can I make childbirth easier?

Although it will be easier to have a second child, expectant mothers still cannot relax. Giving birth is a serious matter and should not be taken for granted. Expectant mothers still have a lot of work to do before giving birth.

Be familiar with the signs of second childbirth

Low back pain and abdominal pain

Starting from the 8th month of pregnancy, pregnant mothers will feel their abdomen tightening and hardening when standing, sitting or walking. It may also manifest as lower back pain or abdominal pain. This is a sign of uterine contraction.

The intervals between contractions range from ten minutes to two hours, and they mostly occur at night. Before delivery, contractions occur every 2 to 3 minutes, each lasting 30 to 40 seconds.

Increased urge to defecate

In the late stages of pregnancy, the fetus's head extends into the pelvis, exerting pressure on the bladder and rectum near the uterus, thereby stimulating an increased urge to defecate and urinate.

Lowered fundus

About two weeks before the actual delivery, the pregnant mother will experience a drop in the fundus of the uterus. At this time, the fetal movement will be less than before, and symptoms such as lower abdominal distension, back pain, leg pain, and increased vaginal secretions may occur, indicating that the fetal head has descended into the pelvis.

Weight gain stopped

Sometimes there is even weight loss, which is a sign that the fetus has matured.

Vaginal bleeding

Within 24 hours before delivery, bloody secretions will appear in the vagina, commonly known as "seeing blood". The amount is usually less than normal menstruation. If it exceeds the menstrual amount, it is abnormal.

Rupture of membranes

The intensified uterine contractions increase the pressure in the uterine cavity, causing the cool, yellowish amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac to flow out, which is called "water breaking".

Delivery usually occurs soon after the water breaks. At this time, the pregnant mother must not stand upright or sit up to avoid the umbilical cord from falling out. She should immediately lie flat with her head low and feet high, and her family should quickly send her to the hospital.