What is the main force of labor? How to push during labor?

Many pregnant women don’t know how to exert force during childbirth, which causes the baby to be unable to come out for a long time. Next, let’s talk about what is the main force of childbirth? How should you exert force during childbirth?

The most important force of labor after delivery is uterine contraction.

The labor force after labor includes uterine contraction, levator ani contraction, abdominal muscle and diaphragm contraction, pelvic floor tissue contraction, diaphragm contraction, etc. The most important one is uterine contraction. Therefore, the most important labor force after labor is uterine contraction.

First, after lying on the delivery bed, push the delivery bed with both feet or push the foot pedals with your feet, and hold the handles on both sides of the delivery bed with both hands. These are all good aids. Secondly, there is no need to exert force before the cervix is ​​fully dilated. When the uterus contracts, that is, the stomach hurts, the pregnant woman takes a deep breath, then holds her breath and pushes down, just like exerting force when pulling a stool to increase abdominal pressure, so as to promote the baby to be delivered from the birth canal. Furthermore, during the interval between contractions, when the stomach is relaxed and does not hurt, the mother should not exert force to relax the muscles of the whole body, and take a short rest to restore her strength. When the contraction occurs again, hold your breath and exert force in the same way as above to accelerate the progress of the delivery process. In addition, pay attention to the focus of all strength on the abdominal muscles, diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles, and do not overexert the head, neck and upper arms.

How to use force when lying on your back: Spread your legs fully, bend your knees, and keep your heels as close to your buttocks as possible. Raise your hands backwards and grab the railings at the head of the bed or the handles on both sides. First, take a full breath, stop breathing while exhaling from your nose, and then slowly exert force after a few seconds as if you are going to defecate or open your anus. At this time, keep your lips tightly closed, and don't let any air leak out until the end. It takes about 25 seconds from inhaling, exerting force to exhaling. To determine whether the method of exerting force is correct, just put your palm near the anus to find out. When the method is correct, the palm will be pushed forward. When the contractions are intermittent, the expectant mother should rest quietly to restore her strength. If the abdominal pressure and uterine contraction force are properly coordinated, the time for the fetus to be delivered will be significantly shortened, but if the force is improper, it will not play the role it should. For example, some expectant mothers shout and cry desperately, which not only consumes physical strength and causes fatigue, but also causes uterine contraction weakness, affecting progress.

It is quite common to poop during childbirth, so mothers do not need to feel psychologically burdened. Obstetricians will not find this strange, as it is a common phenomenon for them. Because the way you exert force during childbirth is similar to defecation, some mothers may defecate directly during childbirth. Medical staff will help clean it up, so do not be too distracted by this. Childbirth is actually very dangerous, and the lives of both the child and the pregnant woman are on the line, so it is important to conserve your energy and deliver the baby as soon as possible.