What are the delivery methods? How do pregnant women choose the delivery method?

After getting pregnant, many mothers don't know how to give birth because of the various suggestions given by their friends or elders. The elders say natural childbirth is better, and friends say cesarean section is not painful. So what other methods of childbirth are there? How should pregnant women choose the method of childbirth that suits them?

What are the delivery methods?

1. Caesarean section? It shouldn’t be an active choice!

Caesarean section is a surgery, and it certainly has risks. Not all situations require a caesarean section, but if you have the following situations, you will have to have a caesarean section, no questions asked!

△ Cephalopelvic disproportion: Xinma’s pelvis is not large enough to allow the fetus to pass smoothly;

△Horizontal position: The baby lies horizontally in the mother's belly, instead of sleeping upside down;

△Birth canal obstruction: Various reasons lead to Xinma's birth canal being blocked;

△ Central placenta previa: The placenta grows in an inappropriate position in the uterus, threatening the mother's life;

△ Placental abruption: Due to various reasons, the part of the placenta connected to the uterus during pregnancy is separated;

In short, cesarean section is a decision made by doctors after weighing the pros and cons, and it is not a way of delivery that pregnant women can choose to have. The disadvantages of cesarean section are also obvious, such as -

Postpartum recovery is slower than normal delivery: the incidence of postpartum complications such as postpartum hemorrhage, puerperal infection, amniotic fluid embolism, etc. is higher than that of normal delivery.

Long interval: It takes 2 years to have a second child, which is longer than a natural birth. Therefore, it is not recommended to choose a caesarean section. Control your weight, exercise moderately, learn in advance, and try to have a natural birth if possible; however, don't hesitate when the doctor recommends a caesarean section.

Second, natural birth? Good for both adults and children!

Compared with caesarean section, natural birth is of course safer for mothers and more beneficial to the health of babies. However, when the doctor makes a comprehensive judgment and believes that the four factors that determine whether natural birth can proceed smoothly - labor force, birth canal, fetal condition and maternal mental state are not suitable, he will decisively recommend that mothers accept caesarean section. What are the disadvantages of natural birth? Pain is feared by many people! But this pain is tolerable. After all, compared with the hard work of ten months of pregnancy, enduring these few hours of pain can be exchanged for the birth of the baby, and this pain is worth it. There are also many tips to relieve labor pain. For example, Lamaze breathing in accordance with the rhythm of uterine contractions, various effective methods to divert attention, massage other uncomfortable places besides the belly by accompanying family members (such as large joints, waist, limbs, etc.), put yourself in the position of a bystander to observe the pain, and so on. Therefore, expectant mothers who plan to give birth naturally must believe that they can hold on. With the encouragement of their families, be strong. There is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.

3. Birth in water? Be careful when trying!

Water birth is a method of childbirth introduced from foreign countries. It is said that this method of childbirth is fast and painless, and can reduce perineal lacerations and postpartum hemorrhage. However, it is still in the clinical research stage. According to the opinion of ACOG, an authoritative obstetrics and gynecology organization, waiting for childbirth in water and waiting for the cervix to open are all good things, but after that, water birth may have to be chosen with caution. To carry out water birth, there are high requirements for the bathtub, water quality, maternal physical fitness and fetal condition. The first condition that must be met is that you can give birth naturally. You can't just give birth this way if you want.

Therefore, although water birth is good, you should be cautious when attempting it.

4. Painless childbirth? It’s a little difficult to make an appointment

During the normal delivery process, there is also a painless delivery. It is not completely painless. The anesthesiologist gives an injection on the waist and relieves the pain caused by uterine contractions through drugs. This method is very safe, will not affect the fetus, and can effectively shorten the total delivery time. But painless delivery is an anesthesia technique after all. Like anesthesia for cesarean section, there are some risks and accidents. If the pregnant mother has spinal problems such as lumbar disc herniation, or has problems such as coagulation problems or infection risks, she cannot do puncture, and then she will not have painless delivery. The slogan of the Mother-loving Action advocated by the World Health Organization is "Reduce intervention and return to nature", and it is clearly stipulated that "except for medical indications, no drug analgesia and surgery will be used for parturients", that is, the so-called cesarean section delivery and painless delivery with injection of drugs are only suitable for parturients with pregnancy-induced hypertension, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, pelvic stenosis, malposition of the fetus, and severe labor pain. A selective and remedial operation. In addition, due to the limited number of anesthesiologists, painless delivery requires an appointment. If you decide which hospital to give birth in, you must do the relevant homework in advance, otherwise it will be bad to miss the appointment time.

How to choose the delivery method

1. Doctors help pregnant women choose the method of delivery

Before choosing a delivery method, the hospital will conduct a detailed full-body and maternal examination on the mother, check whether the fetal position is normal, estimate the size of the fetus during delivery, measure whether the pelvic size is normal, etc. If everything is normal, the pregnant woman can take the natural delivery method during delivery; if there is a problem, a caesarean section will be recommended. Mothers who give birth naturally can decide whether to choose painless delivery according to their needs.

2. Choose a more humane delivery method

At present, the international trend of perinatal technology is to return to natural humanized delivery, such as enhancing the initiative of mothers during delivery and providing family-style services during delivery, so that the delivery operation is more scientific, the delivery process is smoother, the mother is more relaxed, and the mother and baby are healthier.

3. Pregnant women have the right to choose the method of delivery

If an ordinary pregnant woman asks for a caesarean section, as a doctor, you must communicate with the pregnant woman first, because caesarean section is an operation after all, which will cause some degree of harm to the mother. If there is no indication for caesarean section, such damage is not worth it. If the doctor really cannot dissuade the pregnant woman, he will meet the pregnant woman's request. Because there is a clause in the "Maternal and Child Health Care Law" that states: pregnant women have the right to choose the method of delivery.

4. Reduce intervention and return to nature

Experts in my country's obstetrics and gynecology field have issued advice on the issue of the increasing caesarean section rate in my country. As a surgical operation, caesarean section not only has the risk of surgical complications, but also has a certain impact on the newborn. It must not be requested for surgery due to fear of pain or to choose an auspicious day. The slogan of the Mother-loving Action advocated by the World Health Organization is "reducing intervention and returning to nature". It clearly stipulates that unless there are medical indications, no drug analgesia and surgery will be used for parturients. In other words, the so-called caesarean section delivery and painless delivery with injection of drugs are only a selective and remedial operation suitable for parturients with pregnancy-induced hypertension, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, pelvic stenosis, malposition of the fetus and severe labor pain.

Precautions

1. Mothers with high myopia (myopia greater than 1000 degrees) should not choose natural childbirth, as it may cause retinal detachment during delivery.

2. Swimming is the best exercise, but it should be slow. Eat a variety of foods, but not too much, and don't eat too much fruit. Controlling your weight is conducive to natural childbirth.

3. For mothers who choose natural childbirth, they should strengthen perineal massage before delivery to increase elasticity and reduce strain during delivery.

No. 5.com editor kindly reminds you: Although there are many ways to give birth, you cannot choose whichever you want at will. You also need to judge according to your own delivery conditions and life advice, so mothers who are about to give birth must follow the doctor's advice and act according to the actual situation.