40 weeks gestation - second birth

To give birth to a second baby in due time, to be exact at the 40th week, for many women seems to be something unreal. Because the public opinion is firmly rooted in the society, that the second and subsequent births are easier and faster, and most importantly, before the supposed date.

Whether it is possible to consider this statement true, and whether the second sorts are possible or probable on 40-th week of pregnancy, we will try to understand.

Features of the second birth

It's not so scary, and it seems that it does not hurt so much. After all, all, so to say "unpleasant moments", are quickly forgotten, and the invaluable experience and knowledge remain. In this plan, the second birth, even if they happen before the due date, go much easier. Because a woman is ready for the upcoming event, she remembers what, how and why to do it.

Further on about the timing. Obstetricians-gynecologists in the calculation of PDR do not take into account whether a woman gave birth or not. Whether it's the first or second pregnancy, by the date of the last monthly period, 40 weeks are added. During this period there is a complete formation and maturation of the organs and systems of the baby.

Theoretically, the period of gestation does not depend on what kind of pregnancy on the account, both the first and second birth can happen, as before the 40th week, and later. Although, the probability of giving birth earlier than the due date is much higher in women of different genes, because one of the characteristics of the second birth is that the cervix is ​​already more elastic and keeps the fetus worse.

In most cases, the second child is born when fully ready for it. If the period of the second pregnancy is calculated correctly, the baby will be born on the 39th or 40th week, if there are some errors in the calculations or physiological moments, the cherished meeting is postponed to a later or earlier period.

However, do not forget about the psychological factor. Many mothers are pre-configured for premature birth, as a result - and it happens. It also happens that women are so tired from their tummy that in all possible ways try to bring the long-awaited event closer.

With regard to the duration of the most generic process: it is reduced in all three stages of delivery. The cervix is ​​softer and short, its inner and outer sores open simultaneously, so a full opening occurs much earlier. Attempts are more intense, this is due to the fact that the maternity body "remembers" what is required of it. As a consequence, the third, final phase of exile comes much earlier. In total, the second birth takes about 8 hours, while the first on average 12.