Without adequate labor, babies cannot be delivered naturally. There are many reasons for low productivity. Expectant mothers should learn about it in advance and be aware of it. Some causes can be avoided.
Insufficient labor force and dystocia are also relatively common birth abnormalities. It may be that there is no physical reserve before delivery, or malnutrition during pregnancy may cause the mother to be weak. He was old, but he didn\’t replenish his physical strength in time.
1. Prevent uterine fatigue
Uterine atony is the main cause of prolonged or even delayed labor. In addition to uterine contraction weakness caused by cephalopelvic disproportion and abnormal fetal position, expectant mothers are also under excessive pressure. Because when an expectant mother is very fearful of the delivery process and her emotions continue to be tense, the function of the cerebral cortex will be out of balance, thus affecting the normal regulation of uterine contractions.
In addition, expectant mothers with poor physical fitness, excessive fatigue, insufficient eating, premature fatigue, etc. will lead to premature and rapid consumption of physical strength and cause uterine fatigue.
【Prevention is good】
Relax and relax. Natural childbirth is a normal physiological process. As long as the expectant mother is healthy and the baby develops normally, most expectant mothers will go through this process smoothly, so there is no need to worry too much. At the same time, I believe that the doctors around you will help you when abnormalities occur. If the expectant mother still has difficulty suppressing her nervous and restless emotions, she must face it and seek help from her family or doctor in time, and do not suppress this abnormal psychological state.
Prepare for childbirth. When the due date is approaching, expectant mothers can make some preparations in advance, such as packing up various utensils, clothes, food, etc. that need to be brought to the hospital. It is much easier to fight a prepared battle than to rush into battle.
Maintain a good daily routine. Sleep is the best way to restore your physical strength. Expectant mothers must ensure adequate sleep and do not stay up late. Some expectant mothers are always worried that their baby will arrive early as their due date approaches, imagining all kinds of dangerous emergencies. The more they think about it, the harder it becomes to fall asleep. In fact, childbirth is a gradual process. The first stage of labor (from regular contractions to full dilation of the cervix) takes about 8 hours, and it\’s time to go to the hospital.
Replenish energy in time. Most expectant mothers pay more attention to nutrition. The usual food intake can meet the needs of the body, and there will be no problems of energy deficiency and malnutrition due to hunger. However, after entering the first stage of labor, some expectant mothers forget or neglect to eat due to painful contractions, resulting in insufficient energy in the body. Therefore, after regular uterine contractions, expectant mothers should pay attention to eating as needed. If they sweat a lot, they must not neglect drinking water. There is a quiet period after each contraction. Expectant mothers can seize this time to eat something to prepare for the upcoming second stage of labor.
Save your energy. Before the cervix is fully dilated, holding your breath will not help the delivery, but may make it worse.Cervical edema causes difficulty in delivery. Therefore, expectant mothers should not exert force blindly. They can try again under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, the force should be matched with the contraction, which saves effort. Don\’t exert force between contractions and pay attention to rest.
2. Improve other muscle strength
Although the force production is mainly based on uterine contractility, the contractility of the abdominal wall muscles, diaphragm and levator ani muscles are also important components of force production. If these muscles are weak, it can also prevent your baby from delivering.
【Prevention is good】
Exercise appropriately. Exercise can strengthen the body, make muscles stronger and stronger, and improve cardiopulmonary function, which comes in handy during labor. Therefore, expectant mothers should pay attention to physical exercise and do not stop exercising because of pregnancy. As long as the amount of exercise is moderate and no strenuous running or jumping is required, expectant mothers can choose to do it according to their hobbies and physical condition.
Targeted muscle building. Climbing stairs can exercise the thigh and buttock muscles; doing high leg raises and slow steps can exercise the abdominal muscles, psoas muscles and thigh muscles. Levator ani exercises can exercise the contraction of the levator ani muscles of expectant mothers.