Contents:
- Medical Video: 5 MUST KNOW TIPS For a Natural Birth With No Epidural!
- 1. Determine who will accompany
- 2. Change the position during labor
- 3. Join the maternity class
- 4. Stay active even though you are pregnant
- 5. Relaxation exercises before birth
Medical Video: 5 MUST KNOW TIPS For a Natural Birth With No Epidural!
What do you imagine when you hear the word 'labor'? Scary? Thrilling? Childbirth is certainly a thrilling moment for a prospective mother. The life of the mother and the baby is at stake at that moment. Then what should the mother do to deliver labor?
1. Determine who will accompany
Mothers need someone they trust to accompany during labor. The existence of this companion may be simple, but it is very important. This is in accordance with clinical analysis published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which revealed that a pregnant woman who is accompanied during labor (including one trained companion) has an impact on the pain that the mother feels after delivery and accelerates the time needed for delivery.
2. Change the position during labor
Moving alternately during labor while placing the baby gently toward the pelvis can help the mother overcome the strong and painful contractions she will feel. The pain can even be used as a guideline for the mother to move, by determining which position makes the mother feel comfortable.
When a mother can do it, the mother has actually released the hormone oxytocin which will help the delivery process. Also, moving during childbirth like this can help widen the pelvis so that the baby's head will be easier to pass.
3. Join the maternity class
Attending a maternity class will help reduce the anxiety that your mother will feel nearing the day of delivery. Normal maternity classes start from the beginning of pregnancy. During that time the mother will be prepared mentally and physically to face labor later. Maternity classes will usually introduce mothers about:
- The changes that you will feel and experience during pregnancy
- Helping the mother determine which health care provider is suitable for her later delivery
- Take other decisions that the mother has difficulty deciding during pregnancy until delivery
- Things you should do during labor so that labor runs smoothly, quickly and healthily.
4. Stay active even though you are pregnant
Staying active even if you are pregnant will actually help your childbirth later. Research conducted by the University of Vermont revealed that pregnant women who exercise 2 to 3 times a week need a faster delivery time than those who just sit on the couch. If you are not used to exercise, walking for around 15 minutes will also be very helpful in labor.
5. Relaxation exercises before birth
A study in 2012 revealed that feeling nervous about waiting for labor can actually prolong labor. This is because when nervous, the hormone oxytocin which can help the labor process will be disrupted by the presence of adrenaline hormone, which actually slows down the process of contraction.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended to practice relaxation during pregnancy. The relaxation strategy that you have practiced will be very helpful in the labor process later. During labor you are even allowed to listen to music to get a calm mood.
