Is it better to give birth naturally or by caesarean section? Does Lamaze breathing work?

Natural birth or caesarean section is a choice that many pregnant mothers have to face before giving birth. Both have advantages and disadvantages, so how to choose? Is natural birth better or caesarean section better? Is it useful to use Lamaze breathing method during natural birth?

Natural birth, you should know these

Natural childbirth is a natural birth, and most of the process occurs naturally. Natural childbirth is caused by severe pain due to uterine contractions, and it is also this force that guides the birth of the fetus. The degree of pain during childbirth varies from person to person. Now let's get to know this wonderful natural force!

Before natural birth

If a pregnant woman finds that her water has broken or she has had a bloody discharge, it means that she is about to give birth. She should first contact the hospital doctor, change into comfortable clothes and go to the hospital for examination. Most pregnant women will prepare a delivery bag in advance, which includes care products, toiletries, baby products, etc., for use after giving birth.

After arriving at the hospital, the pregnant woman will be given blood draws, urine tests, IV drips, and a new birthing gown. Finally, a fetal heart rate monitor will be installed on the mother's belly to observe uterine contractions and fetal heartbeats. If the pain is not too severe during the waiting period, you can eat some food so that you will have enough energy for the birth!

The process of natural birth

There are three stages of natural childbirth, which doctors usually explain in terms of the process of labor. For a first child, it usually takes an average of 9 to 14 hours from labor pain to birth, and there are many who even take 20 hours or two days and one night. As labor pains become more and more obvious, pregnant women will enter the labor process.

First stage of labor - dilation: The cervix gradually opens from 3 cm to 10 cm, and the fetus begins to move toward the birth canal, first to the inside of the pelvis, and then continues to move toward the birth canal. When the cervix is ​​fully opened to about 10 cm, the fetus is ready to come out.

Delivery of the fetus

The second stage of labor - delivery of the fetus: The fetus passes through the birth canal and is born smoothly. The fetus's head will come out first. At this time, the pregnant woman must try to concentrate her strength to push the fetus's body out. Usually this process takes 1-2 hours.

The third stage of labor - delivery of the placenta: About 5 minutes after the baby is born, the pregnant woman's stomach will cramp in preparation for the placenta to be delivered. The doctor will give the pregnant woman an injection of uterine contraction agent and massage the uterus. At this time, the pregnant woman will feel a burst of pain again.

Is it necessary to cut the perineum after opening the finger?

Not necessarily, but generally speaking, childbirth will be accompanied by severe genital lacerations. The purpose of cutting the perineum is to make the lacerated wound smooth and easier to suture. But if the mother insists on not cutting the perineum, she should communicate with the doctor in advance.

The benefits of natural childbirth

1. Postpartum recovery is fast and you can be discharged from the hospital in about 2-3 days.

2. No anesthesia is required, reducing risks.

3. No scars will be left on the abdomen.

Benefits for babies

1. Babies born naturally do not need to stay in incubators or special nurseries.

2. Babies born naturally have better immune systems and the chance of getting sick or allergic is greatly reduced.

3. They absorb beneficial hormones and bacteria during the delivery process, which is very beneficial for their future growth and development.

Lamaze breathing method

The pain of natural childbirth is enough to make pregnant women hysterical. In order to reduce the pain of natural childbirth, the Meraz breathing method introduced from France is very popular.

step

Stage 1: The cervix is ​​dilated 0 to 4 cm

Inhale 234 Exhale 234

Stage 2: The cervix is ​​4 to 8 cm dilated

Inhale 234 Exhale 234

Inhale 23 Exhale 23

Inhale 2 Exhale 2

Inhale and exhale, inhale and exhale, inhale and exhale

Inhale 2 Exhale 2

Inhale 23 Exhale 23

Inhale 234 Exhale 234

Lamaze breathing steps

Stage 3: The cervix is ​​8-10 cm dilated

Inhale, exhale, exhale, exhale, exhale, exhale, exhale, exhale, exhale

Stage 4: Pushing the baby into the birth canal

Take a deep breath and hold your breath.

Take a deep breath and hold your breath.

Take a deep breath, hold your breath, push your anus to defecate and exhale

Stage 5: When the fetal head is delivered and the medical staff tells you not to push, you should continue to breathe.

Inhale hahahahahaha~

Inhale hahahahahaha~

Meraz breathing is a specific breathing method that allows pregnant women to focus their attention, allowing the brain to ignore pain and achieve the effect of reducing pain. It is recommended to start practicing after 7 months of pregnancy and practice twice a day for three weeks before the expected date of delivery. It is best to practice with your husband so that you can comfort and encourage each other during delivery.