Tune in for a hard but joyous work. Behave calmly. Think about what will be okay. In the waiting room you will be met by a midwife, who will perform all the preparatory procedures. The husband at this time can be near you (except for some moments). Yes, if you give birth at home, you will be prepared in the same way. So,.

The midwife will check your exchange card, specify if the water has gone away and whether the mucous plug. In addition, ask a series of questions about bouts: when did they start? How often do they happen? What do you feel about it?.

When you change clothes, you will be measured by blood pressure, temperature and pulse.

You will be given an enema, you will have a pubis (do it yourself at home in front of a mirror or ask your husband).

The doctor will conduct an internal examination to determine how much the cervix has opened.

The midwife will probe your abdomen to determine the position of the baby, and using a special stethoscope will listen to the heart of your baby, according to an online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. Net After all the procedures you will take a shower and you will be sent to the prenatal ward.

The doctor will, as necessary, conduct internal examinations, monitoring the position of the fetus and the degree of opening of the cervix. Do not be afraid to ask him questions - you should also be aware of what is happening. Usually the opening of the cervix goes unevenly, as if by jerks. The examination is conducted in intervals between contractions, therefore, feeling the approach of the next reduction, you should inform the doctor about it.

During the entire period of labor, doctors constantly fix the fetal heart rate. This is done by an ordinary obstetric stethoscope or by an electronic monitor. You will be asked to sit or lie down on the couch. On the abdomen, sticky tapes with sensors that capture the fetal heartbeats and record uterine contractions are fixed. The instrument reading is printed on a paper tape. Electronic monitoring is harmless and painless, but it significantly limits the freedom of movement - thus you can not control the battles. If the doctor or midwife offers you a continuous monitoring, find out if this is really necessary. Usually it is used in the following cases: if the birth is caused artificially; If you were made epidural anesthesia; If you have complications that can threaten the fetus; If the fetus has abnormalities.

Stimulation of labor.

This means that the fights will have to be called artificially. Sometimes methods are used to speed up the fights if they go too slowly. Indications:.

When the delivery is delayed for more than a week;.

When there are signs of abnormalities in the fetus or a disorder of the placenta;.

If the woman in labor has high blood pressure or any other complications that are dangerous for the fetus or for herself.

Called births are planned in advance, so you will be offered to lie down in the Maternity Hospital a few days before the expected date of delivery.

Usually, three methods of stimulation of labor are used:.

1) simple-glandins (suppositories or gel) are introduced into the vagina - hormone-like substances that soften the cervix, make it more mature and promote the onset of its contractions;.

2) the midwife pierces the fetal bladder with curved forceps. Most women do not experience any pain. Soon, contractions of the uterus begin;.

3) through a dropper intravenously inject hormonal drug that contributes to the reduction of the uterus. Ask for a dropper to be placed on the left hand (or on the right hand if you are left-handed).

Positions during the fights.

On the bed. Lie down on your side, but not on your back. In this case, the head and thigh must rest on the pillows.

Standing. It is convenient to put your hands on your shoulders and rely on your husband. He will help you relax by massaging your back or stroking your shoulders.

Sitting. Sit face to the back of the chair, leaning on a padded pillow. Head down in your arms, spread your knees. You can put another pillow on the seat.

On the knees. Stand on your knees, spread your legs and, after relaxing all the muscles, drop the upper body onto the pillows. Keep your back as straight as possible. In the intervals between contractions sit on the thigh.

Support for four points. Stand on your knees, leaning on your hands. Move the pelvis back and forth. Do not hump your back. Between contractions, relax, dropping forward and putting your head in your arms.

Note, if you are in an upright position, the fights during the opening will go more intensively. The gaps between them will be shorter, because the weight of the child presses down and helps to open the cervix. You and the baby will have more oxygen in the blood, because in squatting, kneeling or sitting, the lungs work worse than in the vertical. Improves circulation in the placenta, the child receives more oxygen. In a woman who is directly in the childbirth in an upright position, the pelvis and the vagina are almost 2 cm wider. The squeezing of the child decreases. The strength of the muscles of the uterus increases, the child quickly appears in the light. To transfer fights in an upright position for most women is easier.

What to do to the future dad.

Praise and encourage your wife. Do not get lost if she gets irritated - your presence is still important.

Wipe her face with a wet napkin, hold her hand, massage her back. This will ease the pain, as well as calm and cheer the expectant mother. Massage the base of the spine in a circular motion, pressing it against the protrusion of the palm. Do not forget to use talc, massage oil or cream.

Remind your wife about relaxation and proper breathing.

Be an intermediary between the wife and the medical staff.

How to breathe properly during a fight.

At the end of the first period, as the head moves along the birth canal, it begins to press on the rectum, and the mother has a desire to push, but the head has not yet completed its way to the exit,.

The battle is approaching (you feel the tension of the uterus). You need to breathe deeply, making full breaths and exhalations (full breathing).

The fight started (you feel the pain and tension of the uterus). Now you need to breathe superficially (the frequency of breathing should be half the usual).

As the fight intensifies, the frequency of breathing increases: breathe rhythmically and rapidly, about twice as often as usual. Try to keep your mouth open and relate the strength of your breathing with the force of the bout.

When the fight reaches its peak, take 4 breaths, then calmly exhale (breathing with a delay).

With the end of the bout, take a full breath (belly and chest), slowly exhale to the end, straining your stomach (full breath).

Health. Sumy. Ua.