Saturday, June 1, 2013

Getting Ready for Childbirth

By Smith Thompson


It takes months before a pregnant woman delivers a child and it is much expected that the couple had prepared the important things that they needed such as finances, insurance, baby clothes, formula and others. Aside from those, a woman must prepare her body to make sure that she and her baby will be fine while having the delivery. The mother must be conditioned and her body must be strong enough to endure the pain that childbirth can give her so that both of them will be safe upon delivery.

Birthplace and Mother's Nourishment

For a birth setting, the hospital is the most obvious choice for every woman who is going to deliver a child. However, there are cases when some mothers have given birth outside the hospital because of unexpected circumstances such as early water breaks and accessibility issues. It is recommended by specialists to come to the hospital within a month in advance for confinement and pre-natal care. Nobody can tell your exact due date so it is much better to relax and wait for the time in a medical facility.

Another vital factor on your pregnancy period is nutrition. If the mother is healthy, the child in the womb is going to have a fast and complete development. It is advisable for you to get all the vitamins from the food but to make sure that you've got it all, taking vitamin supplements is necessary. Folic acid, iron, vitamin C, and calcium are some of the important vitamins that a pregnant mom needs. If the pregnant woman is a vegan or vegetarian, it would be difficult for her to find enough iron and vitamin B12. They can consult their doctor or a dietician for advice and to make sure that they are getting enough vitamins that they need.

Preparing the Body

Preparing the body is important especially for those who will be giving birth the first time. This is to avoid putting both the mother and the baby's life at risk. One of the best when it comes to pre-natal preparation is by readying the perineum which is also known as the pelvic floor. This reduces the chances of tearing and promises a more comfortable delivery and recovery. Perineum massage can help increase the flexibility of the mother's body. This should be performed everyday on the last month of pregnancy.

There are exercises that are especially designed to help moms on their upcoming labor which will also prepare the muscles on and around the pelvic area. Kegel exercises are one of those exercises that are exclusively formulated for pregnant women. This should be done daily as well many months before the expected month of delivery. Other exercises involve pelvic tilt, squatting and tailor sitting. Improve the chances of a healthy childbirth and recovery by doing these things without exerting too much effort.




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