While the pain and feelings during delivery are different for every woman and even with each child, you can prepare yourself to the different situations that may arise at that time so special and so expected emotions of joy and anxiety.
If you're in the final stage of your pregnancy and birth a short while, you may already have defined your doctor whether it is vaginal or by Caesarean section. If you've chosen the first alternative, note that there are different medical conditions that sometimes require a cesarean section afterthought. In that case, decide or specialist to assisting in the delivery, if necessary.
When the time comes, you start to feel the contractions so named, first at a leisurely pace and then with more frequency and intensity. As your contractions are five minutes, then it's time to start delivery. At that time, you will feel pain. Many women are afraid of these pains, but for your peace of mind, keep in mind that there are alternatives that allow you to relieve these symptoms and cope better with the time of delivery. Also, think that the pain of childbirth is a mild pain, so to speak Thus, it is your body that opens to make way for the new life that was with you for 9 months. Also remember it is a pain and probably will pass into the background when you have your baby in your hands.
Some forms of birth control pain include medications and not others.
In general, the drugs most used are:
Analgesics act systemically, ie affecting the whole body and can cause side effects in the mother, drowsiness and nausea. This medication can also reach the baby, its effects depend on the amount used and how close to birth has been administered.
Tranquilizers: not relieve pain but will help you calm down and relax if you are very anxious. Can have significant effects on the mother and baby, some women experience a loss of control that is unnerving while others have difficulty remembering details of delivery.
local anesthesia: is the option you choose the majority. Eliminates sensitivity to specific areas of the body and can be used in both vaginal delivery and in the delivery cesarean section. One of the most used is called the epidural, which provides continuous pain relief from the navel down, including the vaginal walls, during the birth process. Can hinder pushing to expel the baby and cause a decrease in blood pressure, but the risks to the baby are minimal.
Some women prefer not to use drugs and are turning to alternative methods. In this case, if you opt for this, note that the pain can make you change your mind in the midst of labor. If so, do not be ashamed or feel bad about it.
To avoid medicines for delivery, you should start preparing for pregnancy and even before pregnancy, practicing regular physical exercise (unless your doctor recommends that you avoid), to strengthen muscles, increase strength and prepare your body for the stress delivery. Be careful not to overdo it, remember that you are pregnant!
If you go to school in preparation for childbirth also surely teach you different techniques to control pain. The two philosophies of childbirth that most are in the United States are the Lamaze technique and the Bradley method or "assisted delivery the father. "
Lamaze technique postulates that childbirth is a normal, natural and healthy and takes a neutral stance in regard to medication for pain control, use relaxation techniques, deep breathing, passenger distraction, or massage.
The Bradley method instead emphasizes a natural approach to birth and the active participation of the baby's father as an assistant, and try to avoid medication unless absolutely necessary emphasis on healthy eating and balanced, the physical exercise during pregnancy and relaxation techniques and deep breathing as a way of coping with childbirth.
Other forms of birth control pain include:
yoga and / or meditation
walk
back massage or
change of position
taking a bath or a shower with warm water
distracted by counting or performing an activity to keep the mind otherwise occupied
In any case, learning breathing techniques can help not only to endure the pain but also to ease your anxiety and nervousness at the time. Remember it is important to consult and set before delivery, to him or the professional that you attend, not only what type of delivery will be, whether vaginal or by cesarean section, but if you doctor to relieve pain or will use a natural method (obviously you need to know that you have the option to change your mind if you want at the time of delivery). You should also consult with him or the specialist all doubts and fears you have so you can rest easy.
Finally, some tips for dads, which also tend to get nervous. In some cases allow them to participate in the birth and even cut the umbilical cord, which can be quite difficult or impressive to some, but remember that the string does not generate pain or the baby or the mother.
Many men suffer from bad to see his wife. In that case, take into account that there is nothing they can do against it rather than accompany her on this very special moment for the two and to assist in anything that has to do with the preparation of birth, things to be taken to the hospital and advise and / or care for relatives and friends who probably are calling to see how it's going to enable women to devote themselves exclusively to delivery.
And above all, enjoy the birth of a new family member.
Beyond the aches and pains, is without doubt one of the aches and pains, will undoubtedly be one of the most important moments of life.
Stay calm, think that the pain of childbirth is a "process" normal and that all women who have given birth have been through it. are not alone and your body can do it! For that is designed. And if you need, in the XXI century there is help to make the process easier you without endangering your baby.
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