Childbirth without fear
In order for the birth to be successful, you need to focus and set yourself in a positive mood before the birth. However, after reading the stories of mothers about childbirth in women's forums, this is not so simple. Let's analyze the 5 main fears that pregnant women face.
Fear 1. Frightening suspense
The unknown always scares, in a situation with childbirth - all the more so:
- Thoroughly study all the information about the upcoming birth. Pay attention to what you need to do at each stage of childbirth. Study all the moments that concern you: how the birth takes place, what needs to be done at one stage or another, what feelings the expectant mother experiences during the birth.
- Read special literature, chat with mothers who have already gone through childbirth. Also watch instructional videos about childbirth. If these sources do not give complete answers, sign up for special courses for mothers. Typically, such courses are attended by professional obstetricians who can give you tips on how to behave during childbirth, which poses are most comfortable, how to breathe correctly, how to reduce pain and so on.
Fear 2. To be late to the hospital
The fear of not having time to come to the hospital haunts many expectant mothers, and most often mothers who are expecting their first child are afraid of this. As you know, thoughts are material, so excitement can only accelerate the onset of childbirth, so keep yourself in control. If you are afraid to give birth ahead of time, collect all the necessary things for the hospital in advance so that you can be ready at any time. Even if you have premature contractions, you still have time to get to the hospital; the main thing is to take care of transport.
Fear 3. Child Health
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During pregnancy, all mothers experience fear for their baby: “Is everything okay with the baby in my stomach? Does he get all the nutrients he needs? Is it developing normally? ” - All these questions are absolutely natural. They become unnatural only when you ask them yourself too often and think too much about it. The best thing you can do for a baby is to take care of yourself, follow a regimen, monitor your health, follow a diet, walk more in the fresh air and think about good things. And send baby signals of love! Thoughts are material.
Fear 4. Severe pain
Many mothers worry not only about the baby, but also about themselves. The strongest fear of childbirth is severe pain. Many women are afraid that they will not be able to cope and withstand the pain and require an epidural or even a cesarean section. Remember that childbirth is an absolutely natural physiological process that many have calmly survived. The very possibility of giving birth to a new person is a gift that will help to realize the essence of motherhood.Fear of severe pain during childbirth usually appears after terrible stories about childbirth from the lips of women who have already given birth. However, trusting other people's stories does not make sense, since everyone has a different birth. If you are afraid of pain - trust the doctors: they will explain to you how to behave so that the birth goes well.
Fear 5. Unforeseen circumstances
Sometimes unforeseen circumstances may arise during childbirth and doctors need to have a cesarean section or episiotomy. Many women, faced with such unforeseen circumstances, may panic. This greatly complicates the operation. In order not to be scared and not confused at such a moment, discuss with your doctor in advance all possible options for the development of events. Find out how the natural birth takes place, what difficulties may arise and discuss options for solving them. The main thing is to tune in positively, because there is such a long-awaited meeting ahead!
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Fears of childbirth. Reader story
Yes, these fears tormented me very much, I was especially afraid not to get to the hospital and give birth in a car. My health began to bother me very much, precisely as a fear, that is, everything was fine with me, and with every incomprehensible pain I ran somewhere to the doctor and asked me to send me for tests or to a specialist. But closer to childbirth, all these fears are gone and the only thing that bothered me was why I still do not give birth)
There was no fear at all, although this is the first child. When the fights began, I stupidly detected them in time and power. About 3 hours later my husband returned) we got tea and I asked to call an ambulance) I gave birth quickly but waited a long time ‘of its turn’
During pregnancy, I began to have strong discharge. And when, up to 6 months, the gynecologist and I were not able to defeat them (although the composition was almost normal), I fell into a panic. In this situation, the vagina becomes inflamed, the tissues lose their elasticity. This negatively affects the birth process, numerous gaps appear. Not to mention that it is unsafe for the child. The midwife rescued with whom they talked during the first (excursion) visit to the hospital. She told me that I have time in order to cure the thrush. And relapse can be avoided with probiotics. I decided to try it - I found on the Internet information about those that are specifically designed for women. For myself, I chose Harmony from Bakzdrav. I took 1 stick daily in the morning and one in the evening. As a result, when at the age of 8 months she decided to go to her old gynecologist, he was shocked - the microflora is in order!