What are the signs of impending delivery? Pay attention to these signs

The first signal is spotting. Bleeding is the most common sign of labor. The second signal is abdominal pain. Pain means the baby wants to come out. The third signal is the breaking of the amniotic fluid. If the amniotic fluid, which the baby depends on for survival, breaks, the baby cannot come out.

Signal 1: Seeing red

When the baby is about to be born, the uterus will continue to contract and expand, causing the fetal membrane and uterus to gradually separate. During this process, it is very likely that friction will cause bleeding, resulting in blood on underwear. If this signal appears, the expectant mother should quickly call her family to accompany her to the hospital.

Tips: Generally speaking, the spotting in the third trimester is mostly brown or bright red, with a small amount of bleeding but a thick texture, and usually occurs when delivery is approaching. However, due to the differences in the physical constitution of each pregnant mother, this may also occur about a week before delivery.

Signal 2: Abdominal pain

In addition, if the pregnant mother feels abdominal pain, it also means that she is about to give birth. Because the labor pain felt by the expectant mother is actually caused by uterine contractions, which are usually regular, about once every ten minutes, and the frequency and intensity will gradually increase over time.

Signal 3: The water has broken

At the same time, the breaking of amniotic fluid is also one of the signals that the baby is about to be born. If a pregnant woman feels warm liquid flowing out and accompanied by abdominal cramps, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately. At the same time, she should keep her body in a flat position during the trip to the hospital to reduce the flow of amniotic fluid.

Tips: It is recommended that pregnant women should not stay alone at home in the late stages of pregnancy to avoid emergencies. If necessary, they can go to the hospital in advance to wait for delivery. In addition, before the due date, do not do housework or lift heavy objects, and do not squat to prevent unnecessary injuries caused by external forces.

1. Uterine fundus descent: About two weeks before delivery, the uterine fundus of a primipara will descent. At this time, the upper abdomen will relax, breathing will become more comfortable than before, the discomfort of stomach pressure will be relieved, and the appetite will increase accordingly.

2. The lower abdomen feels oppressed: As the uterus descends, the part that will be exposed first during childbirth has already descended to the entrance of the pelvis, so the lower abdomen will swell and compress the bladder. At this time, you will feel back pain, leg pain, difficulty walking, and frequent urination.

1. The mother can give the baby early sucking half an hour after delivery. Early sucking can stimulate milk secretion, promote uterine contraction, and prevent postpartum hemorrhage. After returning to the ward 2 hours after delivery, it is recommended to urinate frequently. Too much urine retention can easily cause postpartum hemorrhage. If you have the urge to urinate, but cannot urinate directly, or if you have not urinated for 3 hours after delivery, you need to inform the doctor and nurse. You can eat normally after a normal delivery. It is recommended to eat warm and easily digestible food and avoid raw and cold food. The mother needs enough rest at night, so family members should help take care of the newborn baby.

2. You can start confinement 2 days after delivery. The mother needs to strengthen nutrition and get out of bed and move around properly. It is recommended that the mother eat a balanced diet. In addition to chicken, duck, fish, meat, eggs, etc., you also need to eat some vegetables and fruits. Although the milk secretion is small at this time, you should let the baby suck frequently. One is to promote milk secretion, and it can also avoid the nipple illusion caused by the baby sucking the bottle. In addition, the baby can build emotions with the mother.

3. If there is an incision in the perineum, it is recommended to wash the perineum regularly and wear loose cotton underwear to avoid infection of the incision. If the incision is painful, diclofenac sodium suppository can be given for analgesia.

4. Avoid eating too greasy food in the first 4.5 days after delivery to prevent the milk from becoming too thick and causing milk congestion.

5. Newborn babies should be kept warm. They should not be wrapped too much the next day, especially in summer, to avoid dehydration caused by the heat. They should be sucked regularly. If the milk supply is too little and the feeding is insufficient, milk powder can be added appropriately. After feeding, they should be held up at a 45-degree angle and their backs patted to exhaust air to avoid spilling of milk.

You should endure the contractions and save your energy. After getting on the delivery bed, take a deep breath, hold your breath and push hard towards your anus. The longer you hold your breath, the better. Push three times for each contraction and wait for the second one. Don't shout or make humming sounds, as this will cause air leakage. Don't use force with your nose, mouth or teeth. Don't focus on the pain, but on the word "pull". Listen to the doctor's exhalation, inhale quickly and then pull. After one use, quickly inhale and push again. Don't shout out, as this will waste your energy! As soon as the baby's head comes out, just push a little and the baby's body will come out.