In the 10th month of pregnancy, every mother is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her baby, waiting for the first cry that symbolizes success and health. As they look toward the future, expectant mothers may feel a little scared and overwhelmed about their upcoming birth. ——Will it hurt? Will it hurt? Will everything be smooth and safe? Natural childbirth or caesarean section, how should I choose, which one is more suitable for me?
Put safety first in \”production\”
Case 1: Qing Ling (28 years old, Master of Foreign Trade)
I don’t know whether I will give birth on my own or have a caesarean section. This is not something I can decide personally, I have to listen to the doctor. However, I was willing to have a caesarean section, not because I was afraid of the pain during birth, but because I was afraid that the doctor would use forceps to clamp the baby, which would be terrible. Because we can only have one child now, we are all afraid that something will happen to the child.
Experts point out that the mode of delivery cannot be chosen arbitrarily by the mother or her family. Although all current delivery methods have been scientifically verified and there are many practices, every pregnant woman’s constitution and physical condition are different, and each delivery method also has unpredictable risks. Therefore, whether it is a natural birth or a caesarean section, the diagnosis and decision should be made by an experienced obstetrician to minimize the risk.
Before choosing a delivery method, the hospital will conduct a detailed physical examination and maternal examination to check whether the fetal position is normal, estimate the size of the fetus during delivery, and measure whether the pelvic size is normal. If everything is normal, a pregnant woman can have a normal delivery; if there are problems, a cesarean section should be used.
Case 2: Jingxuan (32 years old, sales manager)
I had a natural birth myself, so I always recommend it to expectant mothers. I\’m recovering well. Many people couldn\’t tell that I was giving birth, but they were still a little excited after giving birth. I had prepartum bleeding. At the beginning of the doctor’s rounds, I had no symptoms. I only had labor pains, but not very frequently, so my family went back to prepare first, leaving only my mother and me. I suddenly lost a lot of blood, my mother was frightened, and the doctor rushed me to the hospital.
After arriving in the delivery room, the baby was born in less than half an hour without any danger. My daughter comes out at 11:55, so I can get up in the afternoon. The baby has been healthy.
Obstetrics experts believe that it is very dangerous for pregnant mothers to have the above situation. Regardless of whether you give birth naturally or by caesarean section, \”maternal and infant safety\” should be given top priority. In clinical practice, it is not uncommon for caesarean section to save maternal life. In the case of placenta previa, if the expectant mother gives birth naturally, it will cause heavy bleeding and be life-threatening. In recent years, as the safety of cesarean section has improved, clinicians have chosen cesarean section for many pregnancy complications and termination of pregnancy to reduce complications and their impact on the mother and baby. In addition, late pregnancy and reproductive function defects are also the main reasons for mothers to choose caesarean section.
Natural delivery and caesarean section, don’t be one-size-fits-all
The following four situations occur. For the mother\’s sake,For baby safety, caesarean section should be considered:
One is that the pelvis and birth canal are absolutely narrow, or the pelvis is deformed. In these cases, if the fetus cannot pass through the birth canal, a caesarean section must be considered;
Second, if the fetus is a giant baby weighing more than 4,000 grams, or has abnormal fetal position, intrauterine hypoxia, fetoplacental dysfunction, etc., it is recommended to consider cesarean section;
The third is that the maternal labor force is insufficient, the uterus is weak, or the uterine contractions are uncoordinated. After treatment, the only option is a caesarean section; fourth, the mother has serious heart disease or liver and kidney health problems. This situation should also be considered. C-section.
Benefits of natural childbirth
Natural childbirth is the oldest and healthiest method of childbirth for humans. After birth through the birth canal, newborns delivered naturally have better local blood circulation and easier breathing than those born by caesarean section. For mothers, natural delivery is the way to give birth with the least damage and blood loss, and the postpartum recovery is faster. Whether you choose a natural birth or a caesarean section, prenatal care is very important.