Water birth is suitable for this year\’s popular new birth method. It has the advantages of analgesia and shortening labor time, but it does not mean that all pregnant women are suitable for water birth. So what are the conditions suitable for pregnant women to give birth in water? What are the indications for water birth? Experts have summarized the following situations for you.
The following situations are suitable for water birth:
1. The pregnancy has reached 38 weeks.
2. First tire shape (non-dislocation).
3. No other risk factors.
4. The fetal heart sound is normal.
5. No meconium pollution.
6. The fetus is of normal size.
7. Perform screening in advance to rule out all infectious diseases. \”Because the birthing tank was not pasteurized, we couldn\’t take any chances.\”
8. The fetus is of medium size, theoretically no more than 7 pounds. However, in reality, there are no strict limits on a baby\’s weight. For example, the five babies born in water in Guangzhou ranged in weight from 5.9 kilograms to 8.1 kilograms.
9. The pelvis of pregnant women should be large enough, preferably under 30 years old. But at the No. 12 People\’s Hospital of the city, the oldest pregnant woman who had a successful water birth was 33 years old.
10. Mothers with heart disease and other diseases cannot give birth in water.
11. If the fetus is found to be unhealthy or in an abnormal position during previous examinations, water birth cannot be performed.
Experts remind pregnant women that if they meet the above conditions, they can give birth. Otherwise, if they are not suitable for delivery, they can choose other suitable delivery methods. Ensure the safety of mother and child and the smooth birth of the child.