What are the precautions for couples to prepare for a second child?

The comprehensive relaxation of the two-child policy has aroused the desire of countless parents to have children. Since the risk of pregnancy is relatively high for women, especially those who are pregnant with their second child, they need to pay more attention. So what physical and psychological issues should mothers pay attention to when preparing for a second child?

Things to note when preparing for a second pregnancy

1. Pre-pregnancy check-up is essential

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, keep the following points in mind:

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 having a regular work and rest schedule;

Third: Supplement folic acid appropriately.

Fourth: If the first child was delivered by caesarean section, pay attention to the time interval between the first child and the risk of uterine rupture. In principle, wait two years after the caesarean section before conceiving the second child.

Fifth: When you were pregnant with your first child, were there any special circumstances, such as gestational diabetes, premature birth, threatened abortion, pregnancy-induced hypertension, etc. If you had these problems with your first child, you need to be more cautious when getting pregnant with your second child.

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

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 by normal birth. It is recommended that the interval between two births by normal birth 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 caesarean section may increase the risk of uterine rupture

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.

4. The younger the second child, the better

The best age for women to have a second child is as young as possible, preferably before the age of 30, because after the age of 35, fertility will decline, the chance of fetal abnormalities will increase, and the chance of pregnancy complications will increase.

5. There is no necessary connection between the baby's health and the number of births

Whether the baby is born naturally or is healthy has no necessary connection with whether the baby is the first or second child. The most important influencing factor is the age of the pregnant woman.

Misconceptions about having a second child

1. Is it true that the second child is likely to be born prematurely?

The possibility of premature birth during the second pregnancy will increase. In daily life, pregnant women should pay more attention to rest, avoid overwork, and avoid sexual intercourse in the late pregnancy to prevent premature birth of the fetus.

2. If the first child was delivered by caesarean section, will the second child be delivered by caesarean section as well? Caesarean section reduces the risk of uterine rupture

In real life, if a woman has a cesarean section for her first child, the chances of having another cesarean section for her second child are relatively high, because there is indeed a risk of uterine rupture. Although the specific risk varies from person to person, it is difficult to accurately predict whether a person will experience it, because once a uterine rupture occurs, the mortality rate is very high. Therefore, in this case, many pregnant women will choose a cesarean section.

3. If the first pregnancy gave birth to a healthy baby, do I not need to check the second pregnancy? Pregnancy check-ups are necessary

Prenatal check-ups are necessary. As age increases, physical conditions will change. Pre-pregnancy check-ups are the same as those for the first child. Heart, liver and kidney function, blood sugar, etc. should all be checked to see if there are any diseases that are not suitable for pregnancy.

4. Pay attention to diet. Do you not need to worry about gestational hypertension when having a second child? The risk is high, so you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

The first pregnancy had an induced abortion due to gestational hypertension, and the second pregnancy may also have hypertension, so it is recommended to go to a tertiary hospital with better conditions as soon as possible to do some examinations and prenatal care, which will help to better deal with any situation.

How to have a daughter when you are pregnant with your second child

1. Stop having sex three days before ovulation

Usually on the day of ovulation, a woman's body will secrete a large amount of transparent mucus, which can prevent sperm from entering the uterus and only stay in the acidic vagina. The acidic environment is not suitable for the growth of Y sperm, so Y sperm is eliminated and X sperm is left. After the mucus in the uterus dissolves, X sperm can successfully combine with the egg and give birth to a baby girl. Because sperm has a survival period of 3 days in the uterus, if you want to avoid fertilization on the day of ovulation, you must stop having sex 3 days before ovulation.

2. Make the vagina acidic

X and Y sperms swim at different speeds in environments with different pH values. Y sperms swim faster in alkaline environments, while X sperms are more active in acidic environments. Therefore, if a couple wants to have a girl, they can take advantage of the acidic nature of X sperms and make the vaginal environment acidic, which can increase the possibility of having a daughter. The woman can also dilute acetic acid with a small amount of clean warm water before sexual intercourse, and then rinse the woman's vagina to make the vagina acidic, which is helpful for having a girl.

3. Women should try to avoid orgasm during sex

Normal female vaginas are usually highly acidic (pH 3.8-4.2), acidic (pH 5.2-6.0) after the first orgasm, and weakly acidic (pH 6.3-6.8) after the second orgasm. Because semen is alkaline (pH 7.4-7.8), and orgasm will increase the alkalinity of the vagina, and an alkaline environment is more suitable for the growth of Y sperm, so those who want to have a daughter should try to avoid orgasm to reduce the chance of increasing the alkalinity of the vagina.

4. Women should eat more fruits and vegetables before pregnancy

Scientists have found that if you eat a diet rich in trace elements such as calcium and magnesium (such as green leafy vegetables) in the weeks before pregnancy, your chances of having a girl will be greatly increased. In a group of women who took the diet carefully configured by researchers, 80% of them gave birth to daughters. In contrast, eating more foods rich in potassium and sodium (such as bananas and potatoes) in the weeks before pregnancy will increase the chances of having a son. But this needs further research to confirm.

5. Pay attention to the time of sexual intercourse

You can still have normal sexual intercourse two or three days before ovulation, and you don't have to control the frequency. It is said that the more you have sex, the less Y sperm you will have, so having sex every one or two days is the best frequency. Those who want to try can make a decision based on their own physiological conditions.

6. Choose a sexual position that is conducive to having a girl

Try to avoid women having an orgasm during sex, and men should adopt a shallow insertion position to allow the ejaculated sperm to stay in the acidic environment for a while, so that the Y sperm can be naturally eliminated and only the X sperm can be left. Appropriate positions: side-lying position, stretching position, riding position, and rear-side position.

Characteristics of a second pregnancy with a girl

1. Pregnant women love spicy food

There is a saying in China since ancient times that "sour boys and spicy girls". In fact, this is not without basis. Therefore, if a pregnant woman gradually becomes fond of spicy food after pregnancy, then in nine out of ten cases it is a sign of a bad girl.

2. The baby's fetal movement is on the right

The saying "boys on the left and girls on the right" has also been extended to pregnancy. In fact, it is true. If the baby's fetal movement prefers to be on the right, then it will be a girl.

3. The belly is round

It is said that "pointy boys have round girls". If a pregnant woman's belly is obviously round, then she must be a girl, and the pregnancy should be obvious from behind.

4. The baby's fetal heart rate is weak but fast

During pregnancy, the baby's gender can also be determined by the strength of the baby's fetal heart rate. If the baby's fetal heart rate is weak but the frequency is faster, it is a sign that the baby is going to be a girl.

5. Pregnant women look better

After pregnancy, the appearance becomes better and the skin becomes whiter and tenderer, which is also one of the characteristics of a pregnant woman carrying a girl.