Contents:
Medical Video: 5 Different Types of Childbirth and Delivery Methods You Should Know
Giving birth while lying in a hospital, both normal and by caesarean section, are the two most common ways of giving birth that we know. However, there are now many alternative non-conventional methods of birth that are interesting to be considered.
Childbirth is one of the most monumental experiences in life, and is a personal decision that you make based on what you feel is good for you and your baby. Of course, before you make your choice, it's a good idea to keep consulting with your doctor and partner about the pros and cons of the method you want to give birth.
Home birth
Home birthing It is not foreign to Indonesian people, especially in a number of regions which are considered quite difficult to get or reach health services.
If you are interested in giving birth at home, it is important to always be careful and consider all the risks and benefits. The overall risk of home birthing is low, but the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) oppose giving birth at home on the basis that it seems that giving birth at home is very complicated and can still potentially become a medical emergency.
In addition, it is important to prepare home birthing to choose a certified doula or midwife. In fact, not infrequently in some cases, you will still need assistance from your obstetrician.
Who can do it home birthing?
Home birthing is a safe alternative if you:
- Overall physical health
- Having a normal pregnancy (not high risk)
- Do not have diabetes or high blood pressure
- Not having a normal delivery after caesarean section (VBAC)
- Does not contain twins
- In particular, I have given birth before. Pregnant women who do homebirths for their first child have a 25-37% chance of being hospitalized due to complications
Water birth
Water birth claimed to facilitate the delivery process. Being in warm water can relieve pain due to contractions, like a warm bath helps relieve abdominal pain or back pain.
With water birthYou will carry out labor in an artificial pond filled with clean and warm water (around body temperature) at waist height. Generally, water birth done at home by the assistance of a special midwife water birth certified, but now more hospitals and delivery clinics are also providing these services.
In addition, being in the water during the initial contraction (if the uterus has not opened up to 10 centimeters) is known to reduce the pain that requires medication. Some women choose to leave the pool after the initial contraction ends, but in the method water birth the truth is, the midwife or doctor will ask you to stay in the water until the labor is completely over (until your baby is out and 'swimming' with you). Take it easy, the risk of drowning is very small, because the newborn does not breathe until he is exposed to the air for the first time. The doctor or midwife will immediately raise your baby after he is born.
Some other advantages of water birth, that is:
- Warm water brings a relaxing effect, it also helps you regulate calmer breathing.
- Straining in a squatting position or sitting in the water can facilitate labor. You who have physical deficiencies can benefit more from this method. The rule to remember is to keep your knees in a lower position than your hips.
- Warm water in the pool will feel like water in the uterus (womb) for your baby. Babies born in the water often calm down and cry less than babies born on land.
However,water birth also has risks, one of which is infection. When you push to give birth to a baby, chances are you will at the same time remove feces. This is normal. The midwife will immediately clean it. However, this can still increase the risk of infection to the baby.
Hypno birth
Hypno birth will train prospective mothers to reach the total relaxation stage during labor. This method involves a course with a trainer hypno birth certified to practice hypnosis exercises, which will teach you how to eliminate pain and stress from the labor process by concentrating full concentration and control of the body during the process. Courses self-hypnosis usually will be done when the womb is 25-29 weeks old. On the course the body position will be taught during labor and birth, how to deepen relaxation and self-hypnosis, and breathing techniques.
Process hypno birthing based on the power of suggestion. You can use music, video, thoughts and positive words to guide your mind, relax your body, and control your breath during labor.
In general, the method hypno birthing safe as long as you are accompanied by a certified hypnosis trainer before and during labor.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a method of traditional Chinese medicine using thin, strategically placed needles to stimulate certain points in the body to help balance the body's natural energy flow, aka qi.
Giving birth with the help of acupuncture is claimed to facilitate the birth process. In one study, patients who received acupuncture experienced mild pain that was far more tolerable and did not ask for epidural anesthesia. Another study states that acupuncture can speed up the delivery process as soon as the amniotic fluid ruptures. In addition, acupuncture is also claimed to be able to reverse the position of breech babies.
Giving birth
The way you position your body during labor and birth can make a significant difference to how you adapt to the process itself, eliminate pain and pain, how easily you carry out labor, and whether there are torn wounds during the process.
Changing your position and moving during labor is an ideal trick that not only can help increase your comfort and reduce pain, but also gives you something else to do where you can hold full of control. Changing position and not leaning on something can help maintain a good supply of oxygen for the baby.
Standing up or leaning forward a little is a popular delivery position, especially if you are supported by your partner or a sturdy furniture. This position allows you to focus your body weight, but still can get gravity support. The stand also makes it easier for you to adapt to contractions and make your contractions far more efficient. In other words, it can shorten labor time. Standing forward while giving birth can also relieve back pain.
READ ALSO:
- Lokia, aka postpartum bleeding. What is the reason?
- Normal and caesarean delivery, which is better?
- The main cause of maternal death during labor
