Will the vagina become loose after a cesarean section?

As we all know, natural childbirth will cause vaginal relaxation in women after delivery, but will caesarean section cause vaginal relaxation? Most people don’t know much about this and always think that cesarean section will not cause vaginal relaxation. In fact, this is an important misunderstanding about cesarean section. Cesarean section does have an impact on women’s vagina.

Myth 1: Caesarean section does not cause vaginal relaxation

"For women who have the conditions for natural childbirth but actively request caesarean sections, in addition to fear of pain, a large part of the reason is that they are worried that vaginal relaxation will occur after natural childbirth, which will affect their quality of life in the future. In their view, if they choose caesarean sections, the baby will not be delivered vaginally, and the vagina will naturally not relax."

Many experts have proven through research that this statement is wrong and a very serious misunderstanding, because even if a caesarean section is chosen, it will have a certain impact on the woman's vagina.

Because the pregnancy process itself has an impact on the pelvic floor tissue, it has little to do with the method of delivery. That is to say, even if a caesarean section is performed, there may be changes in the pelvic floor function after delivery, including postpartum vaginal relaxation, urinary incontinence, etc.

Experts remind that women who have undergone cesarean section also need pelvic floor function rehabilitation.

Myth 2: Caesarean section only leaves scars on the belly

"Some people think that a caesarean section only leaves scars on the belly, and they are completely unaware that the uterus will also be scarred." Experts say that a caesarean section will not only leave scars on the belly, but also leave scars on the uterus, causing a scarred uterus.

"Women of this type will have to endure many problems caused by uterine scars in their future lives." Experts say that especially when they become pregnant again, they will experience problems such as scar pregnancy, placenta previa, placenta accreta, and postpartum hemorrhage. "Of course, if the problem is discovered in time, the pregnancy can be terminated.

Artificial vacuum aspiration can be performed routinely in early pregnancy, and induction of labor in mid-pregnancy can be done through medical induction plus intrauterine puncture. However, inducing abortion in a mid-pregnancy scarred uterus is quite tricky and must be performed in a hospital where conditions permit and under the close observation of a doctor. ”

Myth 3: Caesarean section is still required for the second child after caesarean section

With the relaxation of the policy on couples having two children if only one of them is a couple, many women who had a caesarean section for their first child can now have a second child. But many people are worried: if the first child was delivered by caesarean section, the second child will definitely have to be delivered by caesarean section as well. Experts say that this may not be the case.

Experts say that, in principle, a woman with a scarred uterus can give birth naturally, but a risk assessment must be done before delivery. First of all, we need to understand the indications for the first surgery, the surgical method, whether there are complications during the operation, and how the postoperative recovery is.

Secondly, the condition of the fetus and pelvis, the thickness of the uterine scar, etc. should be evaluated in the late pregnancy. "In short, the four major factors for successful childbirth - labor force, birth canal, fetus and the mother's mental factors - must adapt to each other."

Experts say that whether a woman can give birth naturally depends on various factors, including the descent of the fetus, the expansion of the mother's birth canal, her physical condition, her mental state, and uterine contractions. "Therefore, before delivery, if a caesarean section is not necessary, you can try to deliver first, and then the medical staff will observe the delivery process and deal with various situations that arise during delivery in a timely manner."