Tips you should know if you have decided to have a natural birth
There are women who decide to have a natural birth, what should we take into account when the baby is born?
The time of giving birth is one of the best for a woman, and that is why one of the most important parts of the follow-up of pregnancy is the so-called birth plan . That is the moment in which the new parents leave in writing and for the entire medical service to know, how they want that great moment to be.
If some of our readers are focused on that point and have decided to have a natural birth, without medication of any kind, we must take into account a series of important tips so that the mother and baby suffer as little as possible and everything flows smoothly. .
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7 TIPS IF YOU HAVE DECIDED TO HAVE A NATURAL BIRTH
1. The first thing is to be patient, labor will start when it has to start , usually until week 42 there are usually no problems that it triggers on its own, without medication.
2. At the time when the most serious contractions begin, it is good to distract yourself, do chores at home or go for a walk , always trying to have company. It is usually recommended 30 minutes of walk in the morning and 30 in the afternoon ; Although there is also the option of practicing swimming or doing yoga , since these exercises help to fit the baby.
3. It is very important to eat healthier , not only during the entire pregnancy, but in a much more conscious way 2 to 4 weeks before delivery, promoting digestion and helping the mother not feel so heavy at the time of natural childbirth . It is also good to drink a lot of water.
4. It is a very good idea to have moments of relaxation , associating smells or certain sounds with this moment; This will help so that when natural childbirth is triggered, we relate all this to tranquility and calm and help the contractions pass much better, something that will favor dilation without medication. Another option is to do hot or lukewarm baths, this not only relaxes but also promotes sleep and helps to dilute the pain of contractions.
5. Something that can be done when natural labor is in progress is to stimulate the nipples , either manually or with a breast pump. This will help that when the little one is born it latches much faster and easier to the breast and breastfeeding is sewing and singing, without much suffering or pain for the pregnant woman.
6. Using a pilates ball as a chair from week 36 can help a lot when it comes to fitting the baby and reduce the discomfort of childbirth. Perineal massages are also relieved from week 35 for a pain-free delivery.
7. Sometimes it may seem silly, but making low noises with each contraction helps a lot to relax and pass them in a more fluid way. These vocalizations sound like a mantra , which if repeated for a long duration, helps a lot to enter a state of meditation that softens the duration of concentration.
First of all, the important thing must be to relax and enjoy the moment that comes, the delivery must be something respected and calm. Each person needs their time, their moments and their way of doing it according to what they feel comfortable and above all that it is in the way that the parents themselves decide, whether in the hospital or at home, with or without medication.
Following all these tips can help both the new mother feel better during the last stage of pregnancy, as well as the little one to fit in as soon as possible and facilitate dilation and subsequent delivery, avoiding the pain of natural childbirth as much as possible. .
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.