The due date is approaching day by day. If you are giving birth for the first time, are you worried about entering the delivery room at that time? You don\’t know how to exert force to deliver the baby smoothly, and you are even worried that you will feel embarrassed. The experience of many senior mothers is that \”giving birth is like defecation, and constipation will last forever after giving birth.\” So, what kind of posture should be correct? In fact, giving birth is really like taking a dump. Everyone has different postures. Whichever posture makes you feel comfortable is the posture that suits you best.
supine position
Method: The mother lies flat on the bed with her legs straight and raised. At present, this position is mostly used for childbirth.
The tilt height of the bed head can be adjusted according to the needs of the mother.
Historically, the supine position for delivery has not been the primary position in obstetrics. Although this posture can help the fetus change its position and facilitate delivery, it cannot make full use of gravity and may easily cause the mother to shed tears.
Advantages: It is convenient for obstetric treatment (such as negative pressure suction) and neonatal treatment, and is suitable for the needs of medical personnel.
shortcoming:
1. The enlarged uterus when lying on your back will compress the veins and reduce the blood returning to the heart, which may cause intrauterine distress and increase postpartum hemorrhage.
2. Supine delivery limits the plasticity of the pelvis, narrows the birth canal, and increases the chance of dystocia.
3. The fetal gravity loses its original effect, resulting in prolonged labor and making the mother prone to fatigue.
Lying on side
Method: Lie on your side with your back bent, and the teacher can help lift one of the mother\’s feet.
Although this posture is not affected by gravity, it is a more comfortable posture for pregnant women.
Advantages: It can relax the perineum, reduce venous compression, prevent fetal distress that may be caused by lying on your back, and increase postpartum hemorrhage.
Disadvantages: If this method of delivery is used, it will be very inconvenient for medical staff (midwives).
Kneel forward
Method: Mom puts her hands on the bed or support and spreads her legs.
Advantage:
1. This position can reduce the chance of vaginal tearing or episiotomy.
2. Long-term breech position helps the fetus to deliver smoothly.
shortcoming:
1. Expectant mothers may be tired. You can place some pillows and cushions under your knees and hands for more comfort.
2. The gravity that your knees bear is relatively large, and you may not be able to bear it for too long.
squat
The mother can use any support, or squat or sit.
permanent
squareMethod: The mother should stand upright and can be supported by someone or holding on to a railing.
Advantage:
1. The upright posture can make full use of the effect of gravity. The presenting part directly compresses the lower cervix of the uterus, causing the uterus to contract strongly reflexively, effectively shortening the second stage of labor.
2. The fetal gravity is in the same direction as the birth canal, and uterine contractions can cause the fetal head to rotate smoothly in the birth canal.
3. When the mother gives birth in a squatting position, the width of the birth canal is the largest. Compared with the supine position, the cross-sectional area of the birth canal can be increased by 30%.
shortcoming:
1. This position will make the mother tired, but you can change the position when you are tired.
2. The perineum is prone to edema after sitting for a long time.
3. Pregnant women who are prone to rapid labor and rapid progress should not sit in the delivery chair.
kneeling position
Similar to the front kneeling pose mentioned above, it can also be changed into many different positions.
Straighten your hands and place your knees on the same plane as your body.
Elevate your body to one side of your upper body to take advantage of gravity a bit.
Lie on a bed or chair with your upper body in a high kneeling position.
Kneel on the bed with your upper body upright and hug the mother.
Squatting
You can assume a semi-squatting position and be supported by your birthing partner.
You can squat completely, but your birth partner must also kneel for support.
Doctors talk about delivery positions
Positions can be changed at any time during the production process
Giving birth is a natural thing, just like eating, everyone\’s eating habits are different. Likewise, the circumstances of childbirth vary from person to person, and naturally everyone\’s birthing position will be different. However, because the current delivery environment provided by the physical examination center is mainly in the supine position, many mothers do not understand that in fact, they can change positions at any time during delivery.
The posture is random and the stress points are the same
What position should be used during childbirth? Dr. Cao Jianmin said that during the delivery process, doctors will provide assistance and advice, but only the mother knows best which position can reduce pain during delivery. Unless the mother has special comorbidities and needs to limit her delivery position, motherhood will be respected. feelings. However, Dr. Cao Jianmin reminds mothers that no matter which delivery position is adopted, the method of exerting force is the same and will not differ due to changes in position.