Summary: The biggest wish of every pregnant mother is to look forward to the smooth delivery of her baby. Although pregnant mothers know that natural delivery is more beneficial to the fetus, in order to avoid dystocia during delivery, they still choose cesarean section.
Dystocia refers to the failure of the fetus to be born smoothly due to various reasons during delivery. This situation not only endangers the physical and mental health of pregnant women, but also threatens the life safety of the fetus. As the due date approaches, many couples worry about this issue. So, what are the causes of dystocia?
1. Three factors that determine smooth production
To understand the causes of dystocia, we must first understand the entire process of childbirth. Childbirth refers to the whole process after delivery, when the uterus contracts, the abdominal pressure increases, and the amniotic fluid passes through the birth canal and the placenta to expel the fetus from the uterus. In this process, the three major factors – productivity, birth canal, and fetus – are the key factors that determine whether the pregnant mother will have dystocia.
1. Productivity. Forced labor refers to the force exerted by the pregnant mother to push the fetus and its appendages out of the uterus. Including uterine contractility, abdominal muscles, diaphragm contractility and levator ani muscle contractility. The stronger the productivity, the smoother the production process.
2. Birth canal. The birth canal refers to the passage through which the fetus is delivered, and is divided into two parts: the bony birth canal and the soft birth canal. The wider the birth canal, the easier it is for the baby to be born.
3. Fetus. During delivery, fetal size and fetal position are one of the important factors that determine the ease of delivery. Moderate fetal weight and normal fetal position can naturally reduce or even avoid dystocia to a great extent.
Therefore, in view of the above three key factors, pregnant mothers should strictly abide by the following three principles during pregnancy.
2. Balanced nutrition to prevent the fetus from becoming too large
Fetus that is too large is the main cause of difficult labor. In today\’s society, families always cherish pregnant mothers, especially among the older generation. The heavier the child, the happier the person. so. During pregnancy, pregnant mothers always passively or actively supplement various nutrients, causing both the pregnant woman and the fetus to gain weight.
Experts point out that during pregnancy, pregnant women\’s weight gain should be controlled within a reasonable range of 10-14 kilograms. If the baby\’s head is too large, delivery will be difficult. Once the BPD exceeds 10.5cm, normal delivery will not be possible. On the other hand, if a pregnant mother gains too much weight during pregnancy, it will also make it difficult to quickly regain a slim figure after delivery.
Therefore, during pregnancy, pregnant mothers should control their diet and have balanced nutrition. While ensuring adequate nutritional intake, they do not need to take excessive supplements.
3. Regular prenatal check-ups to understand the status of the mother and fetus
During pregnancy, pregnant mothers need to undergo a series of examinations. The role of these prenatal examinations is, on the one hand, to check whether the mother has related diseases that are not conducive to childbirth or are easily passed on to the fetus. On the other hand, it is also to check whether the fetus is developing normally and to effectively monitor the entire pregnancy, so it is still very useful.necessary. Doctors will make recommendations on the mode of delivery for pregnant mothers based on the results of these prenatal examinations.
For example, improper fetal position is an important cause of difficult labor. It can be detected early through prenatal testing. As long as pregnant women follow the doctor\’s advice and actively cooperate to adjust the fetal position, they can generally give birth normally. However, if the expectant mother does not have a check-up during pregnancy and does not know that the fetal position is incorrect until delivery, this will be very detrimental to the smooth progress of the delivery and the health of the fetus. Mother and fetus. In addition, problems such as fetal umbilical cord wrapping around the neck can also be detected and resolved early through prenatal check-ups, allowing pregnant mothers to have a smoother delivery.
On the other hand, if the mother’s uterus is found to be abnormal during prenatal examination, which is not conducive to the normal delivery of the fetus, the doctor will also change the delivery method to reduce the risk of dystocia for the pregnant mother.
4. Pay attention to exercise to improve delivery
Many pregnant mothers believe that a good rest during pregnancy is the most beneficial. In fact, experts suggest that pregnancy care should be proactive, not static. Some pregnant women don\’t like to exercise. The old concept is at work. They believe that for the safety of the fetus, they should try not to exercise during pregnancy, which leads to a series of problems for pregnant mothers. Due to lack of exercise, pregnant mothers\’ gastrointestinal motility decreases, making constipation more likely. The nutrients absorbed during pregnancy will also be stored in various parts of the body due to lack of exercise, making pregnant mothers less and less confident.
During pregnancy, pregnant mothers should engage in appropriate exercise during pregnancy if their physical conditions permit. Childbirth is a very energy-intensive exercise. Proper exercise can activate muscles throughout the body and increase muscle strength. Not only can it relieve discomfort in the back, waist, and legs caused by changes in body shape during pregnancy, but it can also accumulate strength. Practice it unconsciously to relax or control the abdominal muscles of pregnant women, expand the contraction of the pregnant women\’s pelvis and uterus, and facilitate natural delivery.