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With the rising number of C-sections, the focus on preparing for a normal delivery has decreased. Giving birth to a child through normal delivery has many benefits for the child and the mother. Until it is needed, most doctors don’t suggest that a mother go for a C-section. Nevertheless, having a smooth and trouble-free normal delivery needs certain preparation right from day one of your pregnancy. Read the following tips to learn how to have a normal delivery.
1. Develop A Positive Attitude About Natural Childbirth
To experience a normal delivery, first and foremost, the mother should develop a positive attitude about normal delivery. For most mothers, particularly new moms, apprehension about their delivery is quite common. Whether it's their first or second delivery, many women naturally feel apprehensive.
So it is important to develop a positive attitude towards normal delivery and not develop a fear of labour. Remember, childbirth is a natural process, and your body is built for it, not only for human beings but also to so many other creatures on this planet. A woman’s body is naturally engineered to give birth, so why fear?
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Also Read: 6 Important Tips To Prevent C-Section Delivery
2. Performing Garbh Sanskar
Garbh Sanskar refers to an ancient Ayurvedic practice of teaching good things to your unborn child even when it is developing in your womb. Though it may sound unfamiliar to many, practising Garbh Sanskar has a lot of positive impact on the mother and child. Positivity contributes a lot to your child’s growth before and after the child is born. The Mahabharata, an Indian epic, speaks about Garbh Sanskar much before medical science brought forth proof supporting the theory that babies can hear inside the womb.
You can bond with your baby during pregnancy by reading aloud, staying positive, talking to your baby and having a calm and stress-free mind. It has been proven beyond doubt that babies can listen and learn, feel and recognise your touch and can communicate with you through their actions even before being born.
3. Joining A Birthing Or Lamaze Class
Dr. Fernand Lamaze from France developed breathing and relaxation techniques in the 1950s prepared the mother to cope better with pain during labour.
The modern birthing or Lamaze classes teach both mother and father how to prepare for normal delivery and even give tips about caring for a newborn. These birthing classes introduce many techniques related to labour pain management, exercises that strengthen your core muscles and promote your psychological and physiological condition for natural childbirth.
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4. Stay Active
Pregnancy comes with morning sickness for some and makes them less active. Despite the sickness, you must learn to stay active all the time. Even with morning sickness, try to include light physical activity in your routine.
Whether you are someone who exercises regularly or not, exercising during pregnancy is vital for a normal delivery. Focus on brisk walking, Kegel exercises, gentle stretches, and squats to prepare for labour.
5. Prenatal Yoga
Prenatal yoga is gaining popularity in prenatal care. These asanas target your core, especially the back and pelvic muscles, to improve strength and flexibility. By doing yoga specific to labour, one can stretch their back, contracting and relaxing their pelvic muscles and strengthening their pelvic bone.
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6. Don’t Put On Too Much Weight
The myth that pregnant women should eat for two is so not true. Though you indeed need to increase your intake of food, the actual increase in calorie requirement for the first two trimesters is not more than 25% of your current intake.
There is no harm in eating multiple times a day when you are hungry. But if you are not, avoid excessive weight gain, which may increase the risk of a larger baby and complicate delivery.
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7. Follow A Healthy Pregnancy Diet
When you conceive, your body needs more vitamins and nutrients, which most moms may not be getting. While taking supplements is important, they can’t replace the need for a healthy pregnancy diet. Eat natural and healthy foods that are high in vitamins and minerals. Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats for balanced nutrition.
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8. Practice Perineal Massage
Perineal massage can be done on any pregnant woman in the last 4 to 6 weeks before her delivery due date. Perineal massage helps stretch the perineum, which may reduce tearing during childbirth. Performing this massage before labour prepares the pelvic muscles to enlarge and prevent unwanted tearing of the perineum during the natural delivery of a child. This massage also lessens the chance of using a vacuum extraction when a child struggles to emerge.
9. Listen To Soothing Music And Practice Breathing Exercises And Meditation
An expectant mom should spare some time to listen to relaxing music. As music has the power to touch a soul, you can start communicating with your baby through music. Listening to calming music can help you relax and bond with your baby.
Meditation is another way of relaxing your mind, body and spirit. Proper breathing exercises will enable you to manage your labour pains and control breathlessness during the process of normal delivery.
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10. Choose Low-Intervention Pregnancy
Always opt for low-intervention delivery when it is not needed. The more natural your delivery is, the healthier you and your baby will be during the postnatal period. Choose a doctor and hospital that support normal delivery and offer a child-friendly environment.
All of the above tips will be good if performed under the advice of your gynaecologist. In case of any doubt, always consult your doctor. Here is Dr.Shilpa addressing concerns you might have about C-section.
We wish you a very happy pregnancy and hope you have an easy, normal delivery, which is the dream of every pregnant woman. If possible, opt for a normal delivery—it promotes quicker healing and fewer complications. If there are complications or your doctor believes that a c-section is a better option for you, it's best if you are not closed to the idea. After all, C-sections are very common, and moms can get back to their pre-pregnancy health just as well with C-section as in the case of normal delivery.
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