Why do you have to wait 40 weeks for caesarean section? The "best time" is not just talk, 38 weeks or 39 weeks can't be compared.

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In the process of upgrading to be a mother-to-be, every pregnant mother needs to endure ten months of pregnancy in order to finally harvest a lovely baby. This ten-month ordeal is an inevitable process, regardless of whether the pregnant mother finally chooses to give birth or caesarean section.

Although the 37-week-to-40-week-old fetus is medically called a full-term baby, even the mother who chooses caesarean section will persist until the last moment.

This is not the ideological "tradition" of mothers, but it is full of doorways.

Cousin Xiaomei, the baby in the womb has been 37 weeks. Counting the days, the baby was born at the full moon in September. This can make Xiaomei a little worried:

Xiaomei came to the hospital with a wish that the doctor could arrange caesarean section in advance. However, the doctor looked serious after listening to it and told Xiaomei that caesarean section also had the "best time", and the baby who was pregnant for 40 weeks had unparalleled advantages.

There are many pregnant mothers in life, just like Xiaomei. For various reasons, they hope to "arrange" the baby's birth time, but few pregnant mothers realize that their "small thoughts" are likely to have an irreparable impact on the baby.

In addition, it is medically believed that the earlier a baby is born, the easier it is to get infected.

This is actually not difficult to understand. The baby's main organs include lung, liver and brain. These key organs of the body reach the peak of development in 37~39 weeks of pregnancy, which is called "critical growth period" in medicine.

In other words, the longer the baby stays in the womb, the more mature the baby's main organs are. As far as vision and hearing are concerned, babies born at term are less likely to have the above problems than those born before 37 weeks.

Does this mean that full-term babies, that is, babies between 37 and 40 weeks, must be healthier?

Of course not.

According to the new guidance given by the American medical community, newborns who are pregnant for 39 to 4 1 week are truly full-term babies. In other words, babies born under 39 weeks will have some "hidden dangers" during their growth.

There is a folk saying that "one day in the belly is better than ten days outside", which is actually what it means.

In fact, in addition to the impact of the baby's birth time on the baby's health, all kinds of precautions in the production process should also be firmly remembered by the mothers, especially those who choose caesarean section, and they should know in advance.

Note 1: preoperative preparation

This operation is not difficult for pregnant mothers, just to prevent accidents such as vomiting during operation.

After everything is ready, the pregnant mother who enters the operating room will undergo catheterization and anesthesia. Although the mother did not feel pain for the time being, she was conscious during this process.

Note 2: Press the key 6 hours after operation.

Close observation is needed after caesarean section, and you can't eat for six hours after delivery.

In addition, the doctor will closely monitor the changes of the new mother's vital signs, uterine contraction and the amount of bleeding in the birth canal to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

Note 3: Urine.

Some people may object: what should I do if I cut such a deep knife in my stomach and get out of bed?

In fact, this is a painful stage that every mother has to go through after giving birth to a child. In order to avoid the severe pain of the wound and affect the healing, the abdominal band can be used to compress the wound. When you get out of bed, get up slowly and let your family help you avoid falling.

After pulling out the catheter, you may have difficulty urinating. Ma Bao need not worry too much. This is normal. You can brew slowly, or you can turn on the tap and hear the sound of running water. You can urinate smoothly under normal circumstances.

Note 4: Exhaust gas

24 to 48 hours after operation, the new mother has to go through the process of venting, which is commonly called fart.

Although it is vulgar, farting is the first good news that pregnant mothers receive after postpartum recovery. It shows that the intestinal function of pregnant mothers has returned to normal, which means that pregnant women can get rid of fasting, eat some liquid food, and even gradually transition to daily diet.

At the same time, it should be noted that after operation, talk as little as possible, avoid swallowing too much air, and try to turn over in bed for about three hours if the body allows; Getting up after 24 hours can effectively promote exhaust.

Note 5: Breastfeeding

Proper breastfeeding is good for both the baby and the mother. Women who give birth naturally will have strong contractions as a signal to secrete milk. For caesarean section women, most of them have never experienced uterine contraction, and the brain needs more stimulation after operation to start lactation.

Recovering as soon as possible is a top priority for caesarean section mothers. It is recommended to lie on your side as much as possible to let your baby suck more, or use a breast pump, which is conducive to the production of breast milk.

Note 6: Emotion

A happy mood is a powerful guarantee for physical recovery.

After each delivery, almost all pregnant women go through these pains:

Pain in the wound after anesthesia intensity.

A particularly difficult few hours after the operation.

Painful fundus compression.

These are what any caesarean section mother must face. Learn to adjust yourself and don't bring too many negative emotions to yourself. Mother is a woman's greatest role. Think about her baby and feel that all the efforts are worth it.

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