What conditions must an expectant mother have for a normal birth

Natural childbirth is good for the health of the fetus and mother, but not every pregnant woman can have a natural childbirth. So what conditions must pregnant women have for a natural childbirth? What preparations should pregnant women have for a natural childbirth? The following editor will introduce you in detail.

What are the conditions for a normal birth?

Birth canal: The baby is born through the reproductive canal, which is mainly determined by the size and shape of the pregnant woman's pelvis. The softness of the birth canal is also very important. If there is an abnormality in either of the two, it may cause dystocia. Therefore, a detailed examination of the birth canal should be carried out during pregnancy. If there is a problem with the birth canal, the woman should be admitted to the hospital in advance and a caesarean section should be performed at an appropriate time.

Age: The best age for a mother is between 25 and 29, as the chances of a normal birth are relatively high. Avoid giving birth after the age of 35, as this is considered advanced maternal age.

Fetal size: If the fetus is of normal size, it can be delivered smoothly through the pelvis. However, the head of a macrosomic baby is relatively large, and the fetus can easily get stuck at the entrance of the pelvis during delivery, making it difficult to pass through the pelvis. In this case, a caesarean section has to be performed.

Fetal position: Fetal position has a great impact on fetal delivery. If the fetal position is abnormal, such as breech position, transverse position, etc., or the fetus is too large in the uterus, or is deformed, conjoined, etc., it will affect normal delivery and cause dystocia. Therefore, the problem of normal fetal position should be discovered as early as possible so that it can be dealt with in time.

Labor force: The force of uterine muscle contraction is collectively called labor force, which can force the fetus and placenta out of the uterus. Normal uterine contractions have a certain regularity and will gradually increase during delivery. Whether the uterine contractions of pregnant women are too strong or too weak, it may cause dystocia.

Pregnancy check-up: During pregnancy, pregnant women should have regular check-ups to detect and correct problems as early as possible. Regular prenatal check-ups are very important, which can help pregnant women go through pregnancy and delivery smoothly and ensure the health of expectant mothers and babies.

What are the preparations for a normal birth?

Take good care of your pregnancy, pay attention to proper nutrition and weight gain, and arrange work and rest properly. Receive childbirth education and be fully prepared for childbirth. Practice breathing exercises (abdominal breathing, chest breathing, short breathing) in preparation for delivery.

Before full-term delivery (37-38 weeks of pregnancy), the doctor will conduct an assessment of the entire pregnancy of the pregnant woman and make a preliminary prediction of whether the delivery will be smooth based on the birth canal, labor force, and fetus. If the birth canal and fetus are normal, and the uterine contractions after delivery are coordinated and strong, most of the time the delivery will be smooth.

The pain of uterine contractions during labor can affect the mother's mood, diet, urination and defecation, and even the progress of labor. However, if the mother is mentally prepared, she can do abdominal breathing to relieve the pain and cooperate with doctors, midwives and nurses, and generally she can go through the labor smoothly.

When the cervix is ​​fully dilated and the second stage of labor begins, it is the critical moment of delivery. During this period, not only does the intensity and frequency of uterine contractions reach their peak, but the fetal head also presses the rectum, and the parturient has to breathe and push down frequently. This is a physically demanding process and is indeed not easy. As long as you use chest breathing well and exert force correctly, you will get twice the result with half the effort and the fetus will be delivered smoothly.

5 to 30 minutes after the birth of the fetus, the placenta will automatically peel off and be delivered. After delivery, the mother should stay in the delivery room for observation and rest for 1 to 2 hours. At this time, she can drink some brown sugar water, eat a small amount of food, and gently massage the uterus to help the uterus contract and reduce bleeding, and a smooth delivery is over.