How to have a smooth birth? How to have a smooth birth?

The two most common ways of giving birth are natural birth and caesarean section. Generally, if the pregnant mother can give birth naturally, the doctor will recommend natural birth. However, the process of natural birth is very painful and torturous. Some people want to give birth quickly during natural birth.

1. Maintain a confident and optimistic mood in the late pregnancy

Many pregnant mothers are afraid of pain and do not believe that they can have a natural birth. As a result, they become nervous and anxious in the late pregnancy, and even lose their appetite and sleep. They are extremely scared and panic during the birthing process, and have no idea how to cooperate with the doctor. In the end, they are over-exhausted, and the prolonged labor will cause various risks to the baby. As a result, they have to switch to a cesarean section. Therefore, during pregnancy, mothers should give themselves positive hints: I can do it! I can do it!

2. Eat a nutritious diet during pregnancy

Pregnant mothers should eat more nutritious food to store up physical strength for the body, which is conducive to better exertion during delivery and smoother delivery. So don't be picky about food, especially before delivery, don't skip food because of nervousness, such as eggs, chocolate, noodles, rice porridge, milk, lean meat, fish and shrimp, high-calorie foods can fuel normal delivery!

3. Ensure sleep in the late pregnancy

Before childbirth, pregnant women must get enough sleep to prepare for childbirth. This is to prepare sufficient physical strength for childbirth, so as to avoid the inability to deliver the baby smoothly due to lack of sleep and general fatigue, which will prolong the delivery process and increase the pain during childbirth. Especially in the delivery room, pregnant mothers are anxious to wait for the baby to be born, and they are excited and unwilling to fall asleep, which consumes a lot of physical energy. Therefore, you must stay calm, eat when you should eat and sleep when you should sleep. Don't have too many people accompanying you during childbirth, so as not to affect the rest of the mother!

4. Keep exercising properly before giving birth

If there are no special problems with the pregnant woman's body and there are no abnormal reactions in the development of the fetus, then the pregnant woman should insist on walking more and doing exercises every day before delivery, which is conducive to the exercise of the pelvic muscles and makes the delivery process smoother. Even in the delivery room, when the stomach does not hurt, walk around to speed up the delivery. Mothers who are lazy to exercise will regret it when they can't use their strength during the birth.

5. Pregnant women can learn Lamaze breathing method

The Lamaze method of childbirth originated in 1952. It was researched and invented by obstetrician Mr. Lamaze and has been promoted to France, Europe, South America, the United States and Asian countries. This method of childbirth, which starts from the seventh month of pregnancy until childbirth, effectively allows mothers to focus on their breathing control during childbirth through the learning process of neuromuscular control, prenatal gymnastics and breathing technique training, thereby diverting pain, moderately relaxing muscles, and being able to remain calm during labor pain and childbirth with confidence, so as to achieve the purpose of speeding up the labor process and allowing the baby to be born smoothly.

6. Cooperate with the doctor to push during delivery

You should push whenever the doctor tells you to. You must cooperate with the doctor, as they have experience and will definitely ensure the safety of mothers.

7. Family encouragement and care

In the delivery room, the company and encouragement of family members will give the mother more strength. The expectant father can learn about accompanying the mother in advance, so that he will know how to comfort and encourage the mother and what he should do. The expectant father who knows nothing will be anxious and panic, and sometimes even make things worse. It is not advisable to have too many people accompanying the mother during delivery. It is best to have someone the expectant mother trusts.

1. Pay attention to prenatal examinations and detect problems early

After pregnancy, the mother's body will undergo many changes. Important organs and tissues such as the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and blood will undergo significant changes as the mother's pregnancy progresses. Prenatal examinations can promptly detect high-risk factors and abnormal conditions in pregnant women. A series of prenatal screenings can promptly detect fetal abnormalities, help doctors formulate corresponding centralized monitoring and treatment measures, promote the health of mother and child, and ensure a smooth delivery.

2. Ensure sleep, reserve physical strength and energy

As delivery approaches, expectant mothers should ensure adequate sleep, which can provide good energy and physical strength for normal delivery. Expectant mothers should try not to stay up late, go to bed around 10 o'clock every night, sleep for 7 to 8 hours a day, and take a short nap at noon during the day. If you feel tired, let yourself rest as soon as possible.

3. Control weight, 3kg baby is best to give birth

After many women become pregnant, they have someone to take care of their eating and drinking, lack exercise, and spend most of their time lying in bed, waiting to give birth to a fat, white baby. In fact, this can easily lead to overweight of the expectant mother and fetus, increase dystocia, and is detrimental to the health of both mother and baby. Generally speaking, a baby weighing about 3,000 grams (6 pounds) at birth is the easiest and healthiest to give birth naturally. Therefore, expectant mothers should have a reasonable diet, and eat a little staple food, vegetables, fruits, meat, etc. Do not overeat, just eat enough. You can prepare some snacks at ordinary times and eat when you feel hungry, and pay attention to proper exercise.

4. Keep exercising. Exercise is the best midwife.

(Note to mothers: Be sure to exercise properly under professional guidance) Exercise can not only help expectant mothers control their weight, but also promote smooth delivery. Because exercise can increase the tension and elasticity of the expectant mother's abdominal muscles, waist and back muscles, and pelvic muscles, relax the ligaments and joints, facilitate muscle relaxation during delivery, reduce birth canal resistance, and promote the smooth passage of the fetus through the birth canal. In addition, exercise can make expectant mothers strong, so that they will have strength during delivery, making natural delivery easier.

5. Sexual happiness during pregnancy makes childbirth smoother

Studies have shown that if pregnant women have appropriate sexual intercourse during the second trimester, it is not only beneficial to the normal delivery of the fetus, but also beneficial to the love between husband and wife and the healthy development of the fetus. At this stage, the placenta has been formed, the pregnant mother's physical condition is relatively stable, and she can have appropriate sexual intercourse.

6. Relax and get rid of pregnancy anxiety

From the beginning of pregnancy, expectant mothers should pay attention to their psychological adjustment. If they can overcome this psychological barrier, they will be halfway to success in giving birth. Expectant mothers can also supplement themselves with more knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth through professional institutions, books, and the Internet, which will help eliminate anxiety caused by ignorance. They can also think more about happy things, cheer themselves up, and help themselves build confidence. Or make more friends, especially other expectant mothers, and more communication will help relieve stress.

7. Learn to use force

When you feel constipated, it means that the baby is about to come out. His little head is pressing on your anus. If you haven't gotten on the delivery bed yet, please call the nurse immediately. If you have gotten on the delivery bed, then you can push. Don't waste your energy on shouting and being afraid. When the contraction comes, start pushing. Hold your breath and push down while the contraction is coming. When the contraction stops, you can also take a break, but don't relax your whole body all at once. Relax slowly to prevent the fetus from retreating again. Do you still remember the feeling of rowing? Let's imagine childbirth as rowing. Hold your hands on the handrails of the delivery bed, pull them hard towards your chest, and push your feet hard. Each time you push, the time should be as long as possible. The longer you push, the faster you will give birth. Hold your breath for 25 seconds and push! Simply put, the way you push during childbirth is similar to the way you push during defecation. Don't be too nervous, and be sure to relax your mind and muscles. The doctor will be by your side to guide you. Follow the doctor's guidance to push and relax. You will definitely be able to do it.

8. Normal fetal position

The normal fetal position should be head down, facing the mother, slightly tilted to the left. This position is the easiest for the baby to descend into the birth canal. If the fetal position is not correct, you can also try to adjust the fetal position. The way to correct a bad fetal position or guide a good fetal position is to kneel on the bed with your hands and feet on the ground, keep your chest as close to the bed as possible, and your thighs and calves at right angles, and maintain it for 20 to 30 minutes a day. Be careful not to use force on your waist when practicing. It is best to sleep on the left side during the late pregnancy. In order to speed up the fetus's entry into the pelvis, there has always been a saying that expectant mothers should sit on a small bench or squat more. However, experts do not approve of expectant mothers using these more dangerous actions. If your baby is reluctant to enter the pelvis, you can try to climb the stairs, but it also depends on your physical condition. After all, everyone's physique is different, and doctors will also recommend different ways, so no matter what exercise or method you do, remember to ask the doctor if it is suitable before doing it. I wish every expectant mother can give birth to a cute and healthy baby!

1: Choose the right age to give birth

As age increases, the risk of pregnancy and childbirth increases. Most medical experts believe that the best age for women to give birth is around 25 to 29 years old, and women in this age group are more likely to have a normal birth.

2: Proper nutrition during pregnancy and control weight

If the baby weighs more than 4000 grams, the mother's dystocia rate will increase greatly. A normal-sized fetus can be delivered smoothly through a normal pelvis, but a giant baby has a relatively large head, and the fetal head may be "stranded" at the entrance of the pelvis, making it difficult to pass through the pelvis and having to undergo a cesarean section. In order to control the weight of the newborn, during pregnancy, pregnant women should participate in appropriate activities and not sit or lie down all day. Eat more fresh vegetables and protein-rich foods, and eat less foods high in carbohydrates and fat. The most ideal pregnancy weight is to increase by 2 kg within 3 months of pregnancy in the early stage of pregnancy, 5 kg each in the 3-6 months of mid-term pregnancy or 7-9 months of late pregnancy, and a total of about 12 kg is appropriate.

3: Gymnastics during pregnancy

It is not only helpful to control weight during pregnancy, but also conducive to smooth delivery, because gymnastics can increase the tension and elasticity of the abdominal muscles, waist and back muscles and pelvic floor muscles, and make the joints and ligaments loose and soft. Gymnastics during pregnancy can relieve the fatigue and stress of expectant mothers and enhance their confidence in natural delivery.

4. Regular prenatal check-ups

The regulations for pregnant women to have regular prenatal examinations are formulated according to the characteristics of fetal development and maternal physiological changes. The purpose is to check the fetal development and the health of pregnant women, so as to find problems early, correct and treat them as soon as possible, so that pregnant women and fetuses can smoothly go through pregnancy and delivery.

5: Correct fetal position

Fetal position refers to the position of the fetus in the uterus in relation to the pelvis. The normal fetal position should be with the fetal head bent forward, the occipital bone in front, and the head first inserted into the pelvis during delivery, which is medically known as "head first presentation". This fetal position generally leads to smoother delivery.

6. Be prepared for childbirth

Before delivery, pregnant women should keep their mood stable. Once uterine contractions begin, they should have confidence and believe that they can give birth safely and smoothly with the help of doctors and midwives.

7: Doula Birth

A doula is a professional who accompanies a woman throughout the entire delivery process. Her job is to guide her to a smooth and natural delivery. Studies have shown that with the full care of a doula, the psychological pressure of the woman is reduced, her confidence is strengthened, the natural delivery rate in the hospital is greatly improved, and the postpartum hemorrhage rate and cardiac hypoxia rate are significantly reduced.

1. Cross-legged exercise

Sit with your back straight, bend your legs, and place your feet together as close to your body as possible. Grasp your ankles and use your elbows to press the inner thighs outward to stretch them. Keep this position for 20 seconds each time and repeat several times. If you find it difficult to cross your legs, you can put a cushion on each side of your thighs or sit with your back against a wall, but try to keep your back straight. You can sit with your legs crossed, which may be more comfortable, but be careful to change the position of your legs from time to time. This exercise can strengthen the back muscles, make the thighs and pelvis more flexible, and improve blood circulation in the lower half of the body, so that the legs can be separated well during childbirth.

2. Squat exercise

You can practice sitting on a chair, with your feet slightly apart, standing facing a chair, keeping your back straight, your legs apart and squatting, holding the chair with your hands. As long as you feel comfortable, try to maintain this position for as long as possible. If you find it difficult to put your feet completely flat, you can put some soft objects under your heels. When you stand up, move slowly, holding the chair, and don't move too quickly, otherwise you may feel dizzy. The flexibility of the pelvic joints, increasing the strength of the back and thigh muscles and the elasticity of the perineal skin, is conducive to smooth childbirth in the future.

3. Pelvic floor muscle exercises

If pregnant women sit still all day during pregnancy, their muscles and cells will become rigid, which will increase their pain during childbirth. They should increase the elasticity of the perineum to achieve a smooth delivery. Pregnant women should lean on the back of a chair, inhale, and contract the anus to interrupt urination, hold for a while, then exhale and relax. This action is usually done 10 to 15 times, which can increase the elasticity of the anus and perineum muscles and prevent the perineum muscles from being torn during childbirth.

4. Walking exercise

Pregnant women should also insist on walking before giving birth, which is very helpful for childbirth. Of course, at this time, the body is heavy and it is difficult to participate in physical activities. Walking can also play a role in physical exercise. The strength of pregnant women's muscles is strengthened by walking, and it can also help pelvic movement. All of this helps to relieve pain during childbirth.