Jun 2, 2013

Childbirth Preparation

By Smith Thompson


It takes months before a pregnant woman delivers a child and it is much expected that the couple had prepared the important things that they needed such as finances, insurance, baby clothes, formula and others. Aside from those, a woman must prepare her body to make sure that she and her baby will be fine while having the delivery. The mother must be conditioned and her body must be strong enough to endure the pain that childbirth can give her so that both of them will be safe upon delivery.

Birthplace and Mother's Nourishment

Mothers would want their baby to be safe during the delivery process and the hospital is the best place that can provide the right amount of care. This makes it the obvious choice for most pregnant women. It is recommended for all expectant to come in to a hospital and confine themselves weeks before the expected month of delivery. This is to lessen the chance of a woman giving birth in places other than a hospital due to unexpected water breaks. These cases often put the mother and the baby's lives at risk.

Nutrition is another important thing in pregnancy. A healthy mother is more likely to have a safe and quick delivery unlike the one who had taken in an inadequate nutrition. The child in the womb will also have a complete growth and nutrition if the mother is healthy. To get enough nourishment, a mother can get it from the foods that she eats. Multivitamins can also be consumed to make sure that the diet is complete. Iron, vitamin C, folic acid and calcium are some of the main vitamins that a pregnant woman needs. Vegans or those who don't eat meat or any animal products may not have enough iron and vitamin B12. They can undergo a special diet to acquire the vitamins and minerals that they lack.

Getting the Body Ready for Labor

When it comes to preparing a woman's body for giving birth, the perineum, which is also known as the pelvic floor must be prepared. Doing so will make the muscles more flexible that helps in childbirth. It also decreases the chance of wall tearing and could provide a safe delivery especially for first time mothers. Perineum massage is one way to prepare the pelvic floor and this should be done for the rest of the pregnancy days.

There are exercises that are especially designed to help moms on their upcoming labor which will also prepare the muscles on and around the pelvic area. Kegel exercises are one of those exercises that are exclusively formulated for pregnant women. This should be done daily as well many months before the expected month of delivery. Other exercises involve pelvic tilt, squatting and tailor sitting. Improve the chances of a healthy childbirth and recovery by doing these things without exerting too much effort.




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