You've been waiting for the birth of your baby for 9 long months of pregnancy, and now that it draws near you are scared. You are concerned about labor pains and possible complications. But you can work on making sure that the joyful anticipation suppresses the fear of childbirth.
You've probably heard more than one birth story, full of realistic descriptions and medical, scary-sounding phrases. If you come across such tales, get them out of your mind right now. Sit back, put your legs up and read what you can do to makegiving birtha wonderful meeting with yourbaby .
Knowledge will reduce the fear of childbirth
How you go through all of this depends on your attitude and beliefs about the birth. Your body will be working in full swing - you can get your mind and emotions to help it. First of all, learn as much as possible about childbirth. The more you know, the better you'll feel when the action begins. We are always afraid of what we do not know, and images are scarier than reality. So I started looking for information. Of course, not at girls' meetings. Keep your friends as far away from you as possible with bloody memories of childbirth. Check books, read guides for mothers-to-be, ask your doctor, in other words, use reliable sources.
Fear of childbirth - imagination under control
Once you know a lot, think about your first association with the word "childbirth". If you see scenes of groans, pain, and sweat before your eyes, it's a sign that you need to work on your imaginations. Of course, we don't want to convince you that having a baby is a painless, effortless event. But it's important that you start thinking of it as a path to happiness, the moment before your dream child arrives. Think of giving birth as a process that brings you closer to your goal every minute. When your imagination runs wild, focus on the baby, imagine his little fingers, delicate skin … Repeat to yourself: "Billions of women have given birth, I can handle it too."
Learn 5 mistakes that must not be made in the delivery room [TOWIDEO]
The hospital staff will help with the delivery
Nobody is happy to think of injections and drips, interfering with the body, putting on stitches. It is therefore completely natural to think about in the delivery roomyou have shivers. Good for you to change that approach before you hit the emergency room. Think of doctors and midwives as the people who are there to help you get your baby. It will certainly be easier for you to give birth with them than without them - you will give birth for the first time, they have already had thousands of births. Concentrate on the thought that each of these people has studied long and gained experience so that they can be with you in this extraordinary moment. You will have professionals around you whose goal is to smoothly and safely guide you through childbirth. Your doctor and midwife are there to help you, so treat them as your personal birth aides, even when you see them for the first time. If you have the opportunity to meet the doctor or midwife with whom you are going to give birth in advance, it is worth doing so. It is very comfortable to have people you already know with you during the birth. Ask them to keep you informed about the birth process and your condition. Constant access to information will give you the feeling that you are actively, consciously, and not only physically participating in the birthing process.
Plan your birth
Before giving birth, find out if the hospital where you are going to give birth offers everything you want, such as family birth, epidural, or postpartum midwife care. Perhaps not all of this offer is free. Invest in what is important to you then. For example, if you are concerned that you will be weak or too tired to care for your baby after the birth, even if you have to pay for it, consider a midwife. These are not large amounts, and your comfort and peace of mind are invaluable during and immediately after birth. It is really not worth saving on this. If possible, visit the delivery room early. Ask the head doctor to show you the delivery room, patient rooms, neonatal ward - you will be calmer when you get to know the place where your baby is to be born. Pack your bag in advance and don't forget to put things that you feel safe with. Put your blanket on the hospital bed, put on your own shirt, take your favorite mug, take a vacation photo. Such little things will allow you to tame the room in which you will spend three days in a matter of minutes. Try to surround yourself with your own fragrances (it is great to sprinkle your shirt with your husband's perfume, you will feel close to him even when he returns home), with flavors (pack a few bags of your favorite tea), sounds (take the player with gentle music). You will only be in the hospital for a few dozen hours, but you will spend the first moments with your child here. Make your little one feel at home immediately.
Feel into your body
Whenit's zero o'clock, think that your body is designed to cope with pregnancy, the birth and feeding of your baby. All you need to do is cooperate with the midwife and doctor, listen to the prompts sent to you by the body, and nature itself will help you welcome your baby to the world. At each stage of your labor, try to think about what is happening. When you feel contractions, repeat to yourself: "I'm getting closer to the end of labor, a little more and I'll take the baby in my arms." Although they are painful, think of them as "cramps", not "aches". Contraction is a natural reaction of the uterine muscles, and pain is associated with suffering. Your attitude towards labor is of great importance. When you are calm, listening to the rhythm of your body, labor will go smoothly. Between contractions, try to relax, close your eyes, think about something that brings relief - the cool waves of the sea, a gentle breeze, hugging a loved one. During the contraction, imagine your baby moving towards the exit, think about the tiny body that you are about to hug. This will help you gather your strength to push.
monthly "M jak mama"