Is childbirth like breaking a bone? The pain of childbirth is not that exaggerated

When talking about childbirth, many female compatriots will immediately say, "Giving birth to a child is like breaking 20 ribs at the same time, why don't you buy me a kidney 6S?", "What does it feel like to break 20 ribs at the same time? It's terrible."... Below, the editor of No. 5 website will show you how childbirth is like breaking bones? The pain of childbirth is not that exaggerated.

How painful is childbirth? This varies from person to person! Generally speaking, during the delivery process, there is a mild feeling of uterine contractions at the beginning. Most pregnant women will not feel much pain during the first 3 fingers of dilation, but some mothers feel very painful when the contractions begin. The pain of childbirth gradually intensifies until the delivery is in progress. It is like the huge waves of the Qiantang River, gradually surging to your side. At first it is a small fight, and then slowly it becomes bigger and bigger, higher and higher, until it is 9 fingers dilated and it hits the sky during delivery. The roars hit your nerves one after another. After the baby comes out, it is like the sea water receding, and the pain disappears without a trace.

There are many positions for childbirth, such as lying on your back, kneeling, lying on your side, squatting, kneeling or in water. It is extremely important to note that there is no right or wrong position. What matters is that each mother knows exactly which position she can take to bring her child into the world. The most natural way to give birth is obviously upright (standing, squatting or kneeling) - these positions will help the birth and make it easier. In addition, these positions will allow the mother to move better and get help from the outside, which will make the birth smoother.

Painless childbirth is what people often call "labor analgesia" in medicine, which is to use various medical measures to reduce or even eliminate labor pain. This method of childbirth can relieve the mother from the severe pain, not only reduce the fear of childbirth and postpartum fatigue, but also allow the mother to get enough rest in the first stage of labor, and store up the strength for the subsequent delivery of the fetus.

Intraspinal analgesia

This method is currently the most respected analgesic method for childbirth in the global medical community, with an efficiency of up to 95%. There are generally two methods, epidural anesthesia and combined spinal-epidural anesthesia. Both require a catheter to be inserted into the mother's lumbar spine, and the anesthetic will be injected into the body through the small catheter. An analgesic pump is provided after the operation.

advantage:

1. It takes effect quickly and is very effective in relieving labor pains. It is very suitable for women who are extremely afraid of labor pains.

2. The mother can still stay conscious, eat and drink normally, actively cooperate with the entire process of delivery, and can control the pain pump herself.

3. It will not hinder daily activities, and the mother can still get out of bed and walk after the operation.

4. The drug administration method (PCEA technology) is becoming increasingly mature, and the drug used (ropivacaine) is highly safe. It not only improves the analgesic effect, but also has basically no effect on the health of mother and baby and the progress of labor.

5. It also has an analgesic effect on the surgery itself and the wound caused by episiotomy afterwards.

shortcoming:

1. The technique requirements are high and it needs to be performed by an anesthesiologist with professional anesthesia skills.

2. The operation itself is somewhat traumatic and there are safety risks in the operation. Therefore, the doctor will clearly inform the mother or her family of the possible dangers and complications of the operation in advance, and the operation will only be performed after they sign their consent.

3. If there is infection at the puncture site or throughout the body, or if there is abnormal coagulation function and increased intracranial pressure, this method is prohibited.

Laughing gas inhalation

Originated in the UK in 1847, Queen Victoria first used it during childbirth, and it was widely used before that. The specific operation is that when the mother feels that the contraction is about to come, she puts the mask close to her mouth and nose and takes a few deep breaths. When the pain disappears, she takes off the mask. It is usually used during the interval between contractions.

advantage:

1. It can significantly relax the mother's body, help the expansion of the uterine opening, and effectively shorten the delivery process.

2. The main component of nitrous oxide is oxygen, which contains 50% oxygen and can increase the blood oxygen concentration of mother and baby.

3. The possible complications are very few and it is suitable for a wide range of people.

4. The operation is simple, just like oxygen inhalation, the mother can do it by herself.

5. It is non-traumatic and has good effects. About 75% of mothers believe that it has analgesic effects.

6. Laughing gas is colorless, slightly sweet, non-irritating, and has a fast onset and metabolism. Its effects will disappear after a few seconds if you stop inhaling it.

7. It can help mothers to rest between contractions while still maintaining clear consciousness and actively cooperating with medical staff.

shortcoming:

1. It cannot be used to relieve pain in perineal wounds.

2. The analgesic effect varies from person to person, and some people may experience mild dizziness, nausea, and other discomforts.

3. The time of inhalation is not easy to grasp, because it takes 30 to 40 seconds from inhalation to the actual analgesic effect, so it will only be effective if inhaled 30 seconds before the onset of contractions, otherwise it will have no effect.

Painless childbirth is not completely painless. Painless childbirth is medically called "labor analgesia", and its purpose is to effectively relieve labor pain, not to make it disappear. At present, epidural anesthesia has the best analgesic effect, while the analgesic effects of laughing gas inhalation, accompanied delivery and water delivery are not significant. Moreover, the sensitivity to pain varies from person to person, and it cannot be guaranteed that there will be no pain at all during implementation. However, in clinical practice, there is no doubt that painless childbirth does relieve labor pain to a great extent.