How can expectant mothers increase their chances of having a smooth delivery?
Before choosing the mode of delivery, the hospital will do a detailed general examination and maternal examination to check whether the fetal position is normal, estimate the size of the fetus at the time of delivery, and measure whether the pelvic size is normal. If everything is normal, the pregnant woman can take the natural delivery method at the time of delivery; If there is a problem, a caesarean section will be recommended. So, what can be done to increase the chances of a smooth birth?
During pregnancy, pregnant mothers need to undergo a series of prenatal check-ups. The function of these prenatal examinations is, on the one hand, to check whether the mother has related diseases, which are not conducive to childbirth or easy to pass on to the fetus, and on the other hand, to check whether the fetus is developing normally, and can effectively monitor the whole pregnancy, so it is still very necessary. Based on the results of these prenatal examinations, the doctor will make recommendations on the delivery method of the pregnant mother.
For example, the fetal position is not an important cause of dystocia, which can be detected early through prenatal examination, and the pregnant woman can generally be normal during delivery as long as she follows the doctor's instructions and actively cooperates with the adjustment of the fetal position. However, if the expectant mother does not have a prenatal examination during pregnancy, she will know that the fetal position is not correct until she is in labor, which is very detrimental to the smooth progress of delivery and the health of the mother's fetus. In addition, problems such as fetal umbilical cord around the neck can also be detected and solved as early as possible through prenatal examination, so that the pregnant mother's birth will be smoother.
On the other hand, if the uterus of the pregnant mother is found to be abnormal through the prenatal examination, which is not conducive to the smooth delivery of the fetus, the doctor will also change the delivery method to reduce the risk of dystocia for the pregnant mother.
Many pregnant mothers believe that resting during pregnancy is the most advantageous. In fact, experts suggest that health care during pregnancy should be active rather than quiet. Some pregnant women themselves do not like to exercise, and the old concept is playing tricks, thinking that they try not to exercise during pregnancy for the safety of the fetus, which leads to a series of problems for pregnant mothers. Due to the lack of exercise, the pregnant mother's gastrointestinal peristalsis is reduced, which is more likely to lead to constipation, and the nutrients absorbed during pregnancy will also be hoarded in various parts of the body due to lack of exercise, making the pregnant mother less and less confident.
During pregnancy, pregnant mothers should exercise appropriately during pregnancy if their physical conditions allow. Childbirth is a considerable energy and physical exercise, appropriate exercise can activate the muscles of the whole body, increase the strength of the muscles, not only to reduce the discomfort of the back, waist and legs caused by the change of body shape during pregnancy, but also to accumulate strength, in the unconscious exercise, relax or control the muscles of the pregnant woman's abdomen, expand the pelvis and uterine contraction of the pregnant woman, which is conducive to smooth delivery.
A month before the due date, expectant mothers should learn about childbirth through doctors or books and be mentally prepared. 2 weeks before the due date, the pregnant woman may feel several irregular uterine contractions a day, and after bed rest, the contractions will disappear quickly. During this time, pregnant women need to maintain a normal life and sleep, eat nutritious and easily digestible foods, such as milk, eggs, etc., to prepare enough physical strength for childbirth. Before labor, it is important for pregnant women to maintain a stable mood and once the contractions begin, they should be confident that they will have a safe and smooth delivery with the help of doctors and midwives.