Having a baby is no easy task, but as long as you\’re prepared, your own life won\’t be as uncomfortable as you imagine. Experts recommend three actions that can help smooth delivery, and expectant mothers can practice more in the last few months of pregnancy.
The birth of life is a mature and fruitful physiological process. Today, this natural law has encountered too much human intervention. Statistics show that China\’s average caesarean section rate is close to 50%, and some hospitals even exceed 80%, which is far higher than the 15% upper limit recommended by the World Health Organization.
Phenomenon
Why mothers don’t want to have babies
Why are so many mothers unwilling to have their own children? Parenting Network Forum C-section Mothers Why Choose C-section? In the survey post, mothers who followed the post talked about why they chose to have a C-section:
Yaoyao OMG: The doctor said my pelvis is narrow and the baby’s head is big. My family decided that a C-section was safer than a vaginal birth, so we ended up having a C-section.
Xiao Guoguo’s mother: During the 38-week prenatal check-up, the umbilical cord was wrapped twice around her neck for fear that the pain would be unbearable.
Wei Lanhai: Natural childbirth takes a long time. After more than ten hours of pain, it may not be possible to give birth smoothly. Some women end up having a C-section. I am most afraid of pain, and I am also worried that the baby will be in danger during this process.
In addition to the above situations, there are also some expectant mothers who choose caesarean section in order to send their children to school early. The current age limit for primary school entrance is 6 years old, and the specific time is stuck on September 1. In order for the child to go to school on time, there is a difference between being one year older and having surgery. Mothers will still choose the latter in the future.
the truth
Natural childbirth is not as scary as it is said to be
Generally, as long as a detailed prenatal examination is done, there will be no serious physical problems, and many women can give birth naturally vaginally. Zhu Ying, director of the Obstetrics Department of Harbin Red Cross Central Hospital, said. In fact, a C-section should only be performed if it is medically necessary. If abused, it will not only harm the health of the mother, but it may not be a good thing for the newborn.
In addition, regarding the long and unbearable pain of natural childbirth mentioned by expectant mothers, Cui Zhen, director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Harbin First Hospital, said: The pain of caesarean section is less than that of natural childbirth. Labor occurs, but lasts relatively long. No matter which method of delivery is used, pain is inevitable. Even today, when caesarean sections are in vogue, some expectant mothers still turn their attention to natural childbirth. This is not for any other reason, but because many mothers are aware of the advantages of natural childbirth.
Therefore, in addition to some social factors in the high caesarean section rate, perhaps expectant mothers should also look for answers from themselves and face it bravely.
help
sitting cross-leggedHelps with childbirth
Having a baby is no easy task, but as long as you\’re prepared, your own life won\’t be as uncomfortable as you imagine. Experts recommend three actions that can help smooth delivery, and expectant mothers can practice more in the last few months of pregnancy.
Sit cross-legged: Keep your back and waist straight, put your feet together, pull your heels inward, and slowly lower your knees. This action can maintain the flexibility of the pelvis and enhance blood circulation in the lower body. If this position is difficult, lean against a wall to support your back.
Rock your pelvis up and down: Support your body on your hands and knees so that your head and body are at the same level. Contract your abdominal muscles and hold this position for a few seconds while gently rocking your back. Then relax your abdomen and back, lower your back, try to keep your back as level as possible, and repeat the above actions. This strengthens the lower back muscles and helps relieve back pain during childbirth.
Wall Slide: Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart, and slowly slide against the wall to a sitting position. Hold this seated position for a few seconds, then slide up to a standing position. Repeat this action 10 times. This action helps open the pelvic opening, allowing more room for the baby to enter the birth canal.