Every woman has a different birth. Sometimes the birth is calm, sometimes violently and frighteningly - what they will be, it is impossible to predict. Nevertheless, there are several common mistakes that you do not need to make if you DO NOT want the birth to be long and difficult.
1. No need to shake with fear
Often women give birth to trembling madly in fear of childbirth, they are embraced by wild horror, they have heard enough and have read that it will be unbearably painful, difficult, and they are simply horrified by the unknown. Sometimes horror is caused only by the thought of the forthcoming birth, especially after the stories of the older generation about the torment they gave birth. Just try to think of the upcoming birth as a job - perhaps not easy, but still quite feasible for the female body.
2. Do not try to keep everything under control
Of course, during pregnancy you will read more than one book about childbirth, take preparatory courses. This is really important and useful, but do not implicitly follow what you learned (“the consultants know exactly how to!”). Experts often advise the right things, but you must first listen to your body, your feelings.
3. Do not panic or lose your temper
Even if everything happens slowly, childbirth is delayed, it seems to you that you have no more strength left, do not lose your temper. Try to look at everything that happens as if from the side. Do not let emotions gain the upper hand, remember that the main thing is the result, the birth of the child you were waiting for.
4. Do not try to expedite delivery
Someone can’t wait to see the long-awaited baby as soon as possible, someone gets tired of enduring painful fights. In any case, do not try to speed up the birth yourself, when there is no medical indication. Alternative methods such as lifting weights, taking castor oil, enemas will only tire you, which is even more dangerous - they can lead to complications.
5. No need to arrive at the hospital too early
At the very beginning of childbirth, when contractions have not yet become regular, do not rush to the hospital. It is best to devote this time to rest - lie down, take a relaxing bath with foam, sleep, if possible. If the condition allows, you can go out for a short walk in the fresh air.
6. Do not reply to SMS before delivery
Friends and loved ones will surely throw you messages with questions about how you feel, whether you have already given birth. Set your phone to silent mode and set it aside.Focus only on the birth process, completely surrender to the main process. When the baby is born, then you can plenty of talk with all the relatives and share the good news.
7. Do not rest between contractions
During labor, contractions gradually become more frequent and painful. When they go one after another and the pauses between them are shortened, it is very important to use every second of a break for rest and relaxation. Perhaps during the break you can even take a little nap (there should be a winking emoticon)
8. No need to stay in an uncomfortable position
To give birth easily, you need to learn how to breathe correctly and take a comfortable posture. It is unphysiological and painful to experience the contractions on the back. Fights are easier to worry when standing or squatting. You can contact the midwife, she will teach you proper breathing and help you choose the most comfortable pose.
9. No need to give up food and drink before childbirth
Be sure to eat before going to the hospital. You will need a lot of strength and energy, because childbirth is hard physical labor. It is also recommended to drink during all births. If they drag out, you can have a bite - make nuts for this, chocolate.
10. No need to obediently obey doctors
Do not be afraid and do not hesitate to discuss your feelings and experiences with doctors. Just do not obey them unconditionally, remember that the main ones now are you and your unborn child. Medical staff should monitor the process and intervene when abnormalities occur.
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Video consultation: How to behave during childbirth
Woman during childbirth. How to behave and what to do?
Unfortunately, the woman in labor does not know what the doctor is obliged to do to facilitate the exit of the child from the womb. I had a large fruit, they squeezed it out for me. But if the doctor had cut the perineum, then perhaps I would not have had a rectovaginal fistula.
And it’s also very important that I think not to scream, because a lot of effort is spent on screaming and correct breathing is lost. And yes, between fights it is better to rest and gain strength. I even slept during intense fights.
I still remember with horror my first birth. I was very scared. It seemed that I could not cope. I was not mentally prepared. At the birth I asked to attend my mother. I was given pills that accelerate the opening of the cervix. And then it all started !!! Contraction every minute, the neck only 1 centimeter opened. The child began to choke. They made an emergency cesarean. Now I think I had to wait a few days. And I would succeed. Good luck to everyone in childbirth!