When a cesarean section (C-section) is necessary, mothers often wonder how many times they can give birth via C-section and what the recommended interval between cesarean deliveries is, to ensure the safety and health of both the mother and the baby.

The perineum is the area of tissue located between the vagina and the anus. Though it might not seem essential, this part of the body plays a critical role during childbirth. Below are five key points women should know about the perineum to better understand this essential part of their anatomy.

After a c-section, a woman's body is still very weak and needs time to recover, stabilize its organs, and relieve the pain. Having sexual activity too soon after a C-section can lead to gynecologic infections and negatively impact the woman's health.

Postpartum discharge is a normal phenomenon after childbirth, but it can make women feel very uncomfortable, especially when it lasts for an extended period.

Postpartum lochia retention after a cesarean section happens when the postpartum discharge gets stuck in the uterus instead of coming out through the vagina. Treating this condition is important to protect the mother from serious complications during recovery.

Women who give birth vaginally not only face the pain of labor but may also need an episiotomy to help deliver the baby. After this procedure, it might seem that the exhaustion and pain are over. However, many new mothers face the issue of their episiotomy stitches opening, requiring them to return to the hospital for treatment.

Cervical lacerations are common in cases of difficult labor, such as when forceps assistance is required or premature pushing occurs when the cervix is not fully dilated. They can also occur during large dilation and evacuation procedures. In cases of large cervical lacerations causing significant bleeding, doctors will perform a surgical repair to stop bleeding after the delivery of the fetus and the placenta. The remaining cases of small lacerations may stop bleeding spontaneously after delivery of the foetus.

A cesarean section is a major surgical procedure performed on the lower abdomen and uterus to deliver a baby. The healing process of the cesarean scar depends on the woman's health, and typically the scar will fully heal within 3 months after childbirth. However, this scar is closely related to future pregnancies and deliveries. Especially when undergoing a third cesarean, the risks increase.

Women who give birth vaginally typically experience a faster recovery compared to those who undergo a cesarean section. However, not all mothers can have a smooth vaginal delivery. Many choose or are required to have a cesarean delivery due to medical reasons. This raises a common question: Is it safe to become pregnant again one year after a cesarean section? This concern is frequently voiced by mothers who face unplanned pregnancies ('oops pregnancies') shortly after their cesarean or by those intentionally planning closely spaced pregnancies.

According to statistics, only 5% of women give birth on the exact due date set by the doctor, and many first-time mothers have to wait beyond the due date to welcome their newborn. There are quite a few cases where women who are 40 weeks pregnant show no signs of labor, causing restlessness for the mothers-to-be.

Having a child is a wonderful experience that changes your life. Caring for a newborn can significantly affect your sex life. To enhance their emotional connection, couples often seek new experiences, such as oral sex. However, is oral sex safe after giving birth? This is a concern for many new parents.