Precautions for vaginal delivery
Release time : 05/03/2025 09:30:02
Many expectant mothers prioritize vaginal delivery over cesarean section.
Natural labor is a way of delivery that is in line with humans, but natural labor still requires attention to a lot of things, such as what preparations do pregnant women need to make before natural labor? What are the skills for pregnant women to have natural labor? What are the taboos for natural labor? Precautions for natural labor Generally speaking, natural labor is the mode of delivery chosen by most women. Many people choose natural labor when conditions permit. However, natural labor also requires attention to many issues. Below, we will talk about what to pay attention to when choosing natural labor, and why doing these things well in daily life will be more conducive to natural labor.
1. The age is between 24 and 28 years old. This age is generally considered to be the most suitable stage for production. Pregnant mothers younger than this age group are not mature enough, especially the pelvis has not yet been completely fixed and formed, which is not good enough for the mother and the fetus. Older women over the age have hardened their pelvic joints and are not easy to expand, and the contractility of the uterus and vaginal extension are also poor, resulting in prolonged delivery and difficult childbirth. Therefore, giving birth at a suitable age is also very helpful for natural delivery. If it is elderly, it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice to see if a caesarean section can be performed.
2. During pregnancy, pay attention to dietary nutrition and need to reasonably control weight.
During pregnancy, expectant mothers attach great importance to diet nutrition. If you don't pay attention to weight control, too much nutritional supplements and too much fat intake will cause the fetus in the abdomen to grow too big. It was impossible to pass through the birth canal smoothly during childbirth, so he had to rely on surgery.
3. Pregnant women need to do more exercise during pregnancy. In fact, appropriate exercise is not only conducive to controlling weight during pregnancy, but also helps with natural labor. It can shorten the labor process and reduce the chance of dystocia.
Expectant mothers who exercise regularly can usually maintain physical fitness and cardiopulmonary function at a certain level. Pregnant women with good physical fitness have high tolerance and can withstand labor pain better. Therefore, female athletes will have much fewer complications when giving birth than ordinary pregnant women.
Therefore, expectant mothers can maintain their usual exercise habits, as long as they are careful not to choose intense events.
4. Regular prenatal checkups are very reassuring for a natural childbirth.
In fact, many times, as long as you are confident about natural labor, you are actually halfway through the success.
As long as you are confident in natural labor and cooperate with the doctor, this will make production twice the result with half the effort. Regular prenatal examinations can help doctors detect problems early, correct and treat them quickly, and ensure that natural labor can proceed smoothly.
What preparations do pregnant women need to make before giving birth? From the perspective of giving birth, we advocate natural childbirth because it is the safest and most beneficial way to the mother and baby. Just what do we need to prepare before a natural labor? Many times, even if mothers choose to give birth naturally, even if they calculate the expected date of delivery, many times the pain comes very suddenly, and it seems like they are in a hurry to prepare things again. In order not to be in a hurry before giving birth, pregnant mothers need to prepare the things for delivery while pregnant.
Common ones are health insurance cards, pregnant women's health manuals, birth permits, ID cards and registration certificates.
Cash, credit cards, chocolates, etc.
Because in addition to the health insurance card, pregnant women's health manual, birth permit, ID card and registration certificate required during hospitalization, cash and credit cards are used for convenient payment. You should know that pregnant women often need to pay in different departments when giving birth. Some departments cannot let people swipe their cards and can only pay in cash. So be sure to have cash on hand. As for chocolate, it can be said to be a powerful weapon to replenish energy and help pregnant women have enough strength when giving birth.
Prepare several sets of open-toed pajamas, primarily for ease of wearing and taking off, and to facilitate breastfeeding; long pants to above the ankles (for warmth). One pair of slippers, two pairs of cotton socks.
Clean and disinfected toilet paper in long strips, 5-10 packs; extra-long sanitary pads, and a few pairs of washable underwear.
Nursing bras, disposable nursing pads, postpartum support belts, facial towel 1, foot soak towel 1, undergarments towel 1, toothbrush, mouthwash, toothpaste, hair comb.
Due to the need for hospitalization postpartum, it is important to ensure good hygiene in the hospital.
A number of sterile cotton pads or gauze pads (used for cleaning the breasts during breastfeeding), two small basins (one designated for the postpartum mother and one for the baby), a box of laundry detergent (for washing basins, etc.), and a bar of soap (for cleaning the postpartum mother's underwear or baby diapers).
A number of plastic bags can be used for storage or as garbage bags.
A packet of jackfruit powder, which is beneficial for postpartum swelling reduction and gas flow regulation.
Water bottle, dish soap, sponge, fruit knife, (straight) straw or a cup with a straw.
To ensure a smoother birth for pregnant women, the most crucial technique is to maintain a reasonable diet and keep your figure in shape.
Many pregnant women believe that pregnancy is the best time for them to indulge in food and drinks without any concerns about their figure.
This idea is incorrect because if a mother consumes too much nutrition, the fetus will also become overweight, which will undoubtedly increase the danger of childbirth. Therefore, it is advisable for pregnant women to control their weight before childbirth, ensuring that their weight does not exceed 25 pounds.
Many people become "lazy" after pregnancy. In fact, this does not help childbirth. If you want to have a smooth delivery, reasonable and appropriate exercise is necessary. Generally speaking, exercise can make natural labor twice the result with half the effort.
In techniques for natural childbirth, having a strong belief in the process is also crucial. Fear and anxiety during labor can be detrimental to the birth experience. To ensure a smooth delivery, it's important to maintain a high level of confidence in natural childbirth, constantly reminding yourself that childbirth is a normal physiological event, and psychologically, one should remain relaxed. This is key to a successful delivery.
To have a smooth delivery, it is important to undergo regular prenatal check-ups. It is necessary for pregnant women to visit the doctor regularly for this purpose. This allows doctors to identify potential problems early and correct them or treat them promptly.
For example, when the fetus is in an irregular position, you can use methods such as knee-chest supine position to correct it under the guidance of a doctor, so that your plan for natural labor will not be affected.
One month before the expected date of delivery, consult your doctor about natural childbirth so that you can understand the childbirth process and relax your body and mind more.
During pregnancy, it is also necessary to protect normal life and sleep. In terms of diet, it is also necessary to intake major nutrients and ensure a balanced diet.
There are many benefits for pregnant women to have natural labor. From the perspective of the woman itself, natural labor can help her recover quickly. Generally, pregnant women can get out of bed and move about after giving birth that day.
Feeding can be carried out immediately after childbirth, and the wounds on the body are only wounds on the genitals. Generally, if there are no problems, you can be discharged from the hospital within 3-5 days, which costs less.
For babies, when coming out of the birth canal, their lung functions are trained, their skin nerve endings are massaged through stimulation, their nervous and sensory systems develop well, and various functions of the whole body develop well. Because natural labor generally does not require anesthetics, the fetus is not affected by anesthetics.
Below we will talk about the benefits of natural childbirth for pregnant women.
1. Natural childbirth is a physiological process.
The fetus contracts rhythmically through the uterus, and the chest is compressed and expanded, which is conducive to lung activity and the establishment of breathing after birth.
2. The squeezing of the fetal head by the birth canal during production stimulates the central nervous system of the fetus and is also very beneficial to the establishment of neural movement after birth.
Because they are protected from anesthesia and surgery, the mother recovers quickly after childbirth and can take care of the baby as soon as possible.
3. During vaginal delivery, the contraction of the uterus and the resistance of the birth canal can also squeeze out the amniotic fluid in the respiratory tract of the fetus, which is not only conducive to breathing after birth, but also reduces aspiration pneumonia caused by wet lungs and amniotic fluid inhalation.
Moreover, for expectant mothers, the damage is small and the bleeding is small. They can get out of bed and move around on the day of delivery, and recover quickly. They can also avoid postpartum complications such as infections that may be caused by intrauterine surgery.
Contraindications after natural labor: Although it can recover quickly after natural labor, the mother's body is still very weak after childbirth, so it is best to pay more attention to some aspects.
Avoid leaving the root cause of the disease due to some small details, or making it difficult to heal the wound due to inattention.
In fact, because lochia and blood flow are required after natural labor, these are not conducive to the healing of the wound, so the most important thing is to ensure that the genitals are dry and the wound is clean.
So after daily "convenience" or after taking a bath, make sure your genitals are clean and dry.
In the early stages of postpartum delivery, do not use force during this period, because excessive force may cause the wound to rupture and is not conducive to wound healing.
Do not lift heavy objects. Do not lift heavy objects within 1 month after giving birth, and do not do any physically consuming housework and exercise, which will be more conducive to the healing and repair of wounds.
Eat more high-fiber foods to avoid constipation.
If a woman experiences constipation after childbirth, excessive straining during defecation can easily lead to further wound rupture.
Drink more water, develop the habit of regular bowel movements, get out of bed more often when you have nothing to do, and do simple exercises, because this can help heal wounds.
It should also be remembered in particular that within a few days after the suture is removed, avoid squatting and exerting force. For example, when relieving defecation, it is advisable to restrain the perineum and buttocks first before sitting on the toilet. Holding your breath and exerting force is often the reason for the perineum wound cracking.
The patient should not be discharged from the hospital on the day of the wound suture removal due to the occurrence of a wound dehiscence, which often occurs on the day following suturing. This is to prevent the formation of hematomas in the wound area.
The patient should lie on her right side for the first few days after operation, so that the blood in the wound can be expelled from the wound and not cause hematoma. It also prevents the fragments of endometrial tissue from flowing into the wound to form endometriosis.
In fact, the postpartum period is considered the "postpartum confinement," and to ensure one's health, it is best to pay attention to various aspects. One should not indulge in casual behaviors that could lead to long-term health issues.
The medical information provided in this text is for reference only.
If you experience discomfort, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on the clinical examination performed by a physician.