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Bringing a baby into this world is a colossal task that is achieved with careful planning and the right care. Although vaginal delivery is considered the normal delivery method, couples should look at other techniques and therapies that may make the process easier, safer or more convenient for the mother and child.
Following are some delivery techniques that are preferred by mothers and doctors for their uncomplicated, painless methods and techniques.
Vaginal Delivery
When a baby is delivered via the birth canal of the womb, the delivery is termed a vaginal delivery or natural birth. Most doctors will recommend it as long as it is possible and will, at all times, opt to avoid going for caesarean delivery (see below). For a mother planning to have multiple children, vaginal births are highly recommended. When done by making an incision above the anal area, the procedure is called an episiotomy.
Caesarean Section (C-section)
In a C-section, a surgical incision is made in the mother’s belly and uterus, and the baby is then delivered. A C-section can be planned as many women opt for it, or can also be performed when the nature of pregnancy demands. It can be unplanned too, as complications can arise during labour and a C-section may make the delivery a lot safer for the mother and the baby.
Assisted Vaginal Delivery
The most common type of birth is vaginal delivery. When needed, assisted delivery methods are often used. Although labour is a straightforward and noncomplex process, it can require the assistance of additional medical staff. The assistance can vary from emergency delivery procedures to the use of medicines.
Water delivery
In a water delivery, the mother goes through some or all of the stages of childbirth in a portable tub which is similar to a hot tub. The baby can be delivered when the mother is underwater. The mother can even get out of the water and deliver the baby in a different position. Women go for water births as it can be more relaxing and less painful to be in the water.
Lamaze Technique
The Lamaze method is in line with natural childbirth and is typically known for its controlled breathing techniques. The technique also includes different comfort strategies that can be used during labour. The breathing techniques involved increased relaxation and reduced the perception of pain. Along with breathing, it also includes other techniques of childbirth preparation.
Bradley Method
The Bradley Method focuses on preparing mothers for natural childbirth coached by their partner. The emphasis rests on being prepared for an unassisted vaginal birth without medication. The method is taught over 12 weeks, using a workbook and additional help from friends and family. Along with learning ways of reducing pain during vaginal birth, the method talks about nutrition and other aspects of natural health.
Hypnosis
More of a philosophy rather than a technique, hypnobirthing sessions teach relaxation based on self-hypnosis, visualisations and breathing techniques to create a state of relaxation which is free of the resistance created by fear. The method promotes the woman’s faith in her birthing body’s potential. It empowers them to call upon her natural birthing instincts at the time of delivery to ensure a calm, serene and comfortable birth.
Delivery methods come with their own merits and demerits. While choosing the type of delivery method, opting for a delivery method that involves less pain is recommended. In addition, taking the mother’s health into account is also essential. A doctor will recommend the method that will best avoid complications and help achieve a smooth delivery.
Apollo Cradle Specialist
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Bringing a baby into this world is a colossal task that is achieved with careful planning and the right care. Although vaginal delivery is considered the normal delivery method, couples should look at other techniques and therapies that may make the process easier, safer or more convenient for the mother and child.
Following are some delivery techniques that are preferred by mothers and doctors for their uncomplicated, painless methods and techniques.
Vaginal Delivery
When a baby is delivered via the birth canal of the womb, the delivery is termed a vaginal delivery or natural birth. Most doctors will recommend it as long as it is possible and will, at all times, opt to avoid going for caesarean delivery (see below). For a mother planning to have multiple children, vaginal births are highly recommended. When done by making an incision above the anal area, the procedure is called an episiotomy.
Caesarean Section (C-section)
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Assisted Vaginal Delivery
The most common type of birth is vaginal delivery. When needed, assisted delivery methods are often used. Although labour is a straightforward and noncomplex process, it can require the assistance of additional medical staff. The assistance can vary from emergency delivery procedures to the use of medicines.
Water delivery
In a water delivery, the mother goes through some or all of the stages of childbirth in a portable tub which is similar to a hot tub. The baby can be delivered when the mother is underwater. The mother can even get out of the water and deliver the baby in a different position. Women go for water births as it can be more relaxing and less painful to be in the water.
Lamaze Technique
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Bradley Method
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Hypnosis
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Delivery methods come with their own merits and demerits. While choosing the type of delivery method, opting for a delivery method that involves less pain is recommended. In addition, taking the mother’s health into account is also essential. A doctor will recommend the method that will best avoid complications and help achieve a smooth delivery.
Apollo Cradle Specialist
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Choosing your maternity hospital
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful phases in a woman’s life. Although this phase is nothing less than a physical and emotional rollercoaster ride, what ultimately matters to any mother is the well-being of her baby once he/she is out in the world. One of the most important things to plan during pregnancy is the maternity hospital. The maternity hospital must be comfortable for the mother-to-be and the child, and thus, planning must be a priority. There are some things to keep in mind while zeroing in on a maternity hospital. We give you a few points you should consider.
Obstetrician and staff credentials
This can be gauged in the first few meetings itself. The obstetrician must have time and patience, and be able to answer questions clearly and patiently. The mother should be comfortable and trust the doctor overseeing her. This is because an understanding obstetrician can assure her of a safe & normal delivery, especially if this is her first time being a mother.
Transparency
Ensure that the doctor in the maternity hospital is open about any aspect related to pregnancy. He/she should be able to talk the mother through all stages of her pregnancy and clarify any doubts she may have. Feedback from known sources can help understand whether the maternity hospital is good enough.
Hospital facilities such as NICU and adult ICU
Although in most cases, the baby need not be placed in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), it is still important that the maternity hospital is well-equipped to handle any last-minute emergency. Having an NICU and adult intensive care unit aka ICU can take care of this.
Proximity to the house
The maternity hospital should be as close to the mother’s house as possible. Throughout the pregnancy, there are many times when the mother would need to visit the maternity hospital for check-ups and tests.
24-hour availability
Staff in the maternity hospital should be available 24 x 7. This is because pregnancy is a condition where there could be an unexpected need to visit the clinic. This can even be at odd hours. Understand the lead time before the doctor takes charge of delivery and choose a maternity hospital where the staff can be reached out to any time.
Some other factors to consider are as follows.
Check if there is an on-call paediatrician available apart from adequate post-natal care programmes. There should also be a lactation consultant, nutritionist and physiotherapist at the hospital.
Cleanliness and hygiene of the labor room and the hospital in general.
Though it may not be important to choose a fancy maternity hospital, the one that is chosen finally should be clean and hygienic.
In conclusion
While these are just some of the considerations, what will ultimately help is one’s instinct and how the mother gels with the doctor. The health of the mother and the baby is paramount during and after pregnancy and that should be the foremost criterion to choose the best maternity hospital.
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Choosing your maternity hospital
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful phases in a woman’s life. Although this phase is nothing less than a physical and emotional rollercoaster ride, what ultimately matters to any mother is the well-being of her baby once he/she is out in the world. One of the most important things to plan during pregnancy is the maternity hospital. The maternity hospital must be comfortable for the mother-to-be and the child, and thus, planning must be a priority. There are some things to keep in mind while zeroing in on a maternity hospital. We give you a few points you should consider.
Obstetrician and staff credentials
This can be gauged in the first few meetings itself. The obstetrician must have time and patience, and be able to answer questions clearly and patiently. The mother should be comfortable and trust the doctor overseeing her. This is because an understanding obstetrician can assure her of a safe & normal delivery, especially if this is her first time being a mother.
Transparency
Ensure that the doctor in the maternity hospital is open about any aspect related to pregnancy. He/she should be able to talk the mother through all stages of her pregnancy and clarify any doubts she may have. Feedback from known sources can help understand whether the maternity hospital is good enough.
Hospital facilities such as NICU and adult ICU
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Proximity to the house
The maternity hospital should be as close to the mother’s house as possible. Throughout the pregnancy, there are many times when the mother would need to visit the maternity hospital for check-ups and tests.
24-hour availability
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Some other factors to consider are as follows.
Check if there is an on-call paediatrician available apart from adequate post-natal care programmes. There should also be a lactation consultant, nutritionist and physiotherapist at the hospital.
Cleanliness and hygiene of the labor room and the hospital in general.
Though it may not be important to choose a fancy maternity hospital, the one that is chosen finally should be clean and hygienic.
In conclusion
While these are just some of the considerations, what will ultimately help is one’s instinct and how the mother gels with the doctor. The health of the mother and the baby is paramount during and after pregnancy and that should be the foremost criterion to choose the best maternity hospital.
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If you have given birth by cesarean section, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there is no possibility of giving normal birth the next time. VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) is a safe option for women who are low-risk and have had a C-section previously. Hence, normal delivery is a possibility for the majority of women.
Why Go for VBAC?
Many benefits of VBAC make it an option worth trying. In some cases, women just want to experience normal delivery. There are medical reasons as well that make VBAC a viable option to healthcare providers and the woman itself rather than repeating c-sections.
- Normal delivery eliminates abdominal surgery, which itself comes with certain risks such as haemorrhage, infection, and complications related to anaesthesia.
- Reduces the risk of probable blood transfusions, thereby lowering the blood-borne disease risk
- Short recovery time and reduced stay at the hospital.
Associated Risks
While normal delivery after c-section does offer certain benefits, there are a few risks in question as well. Quite a handful of ob-gyms do not offer vaginal birth post-cesarean. There may even be strict stipulations followed by hospitals for offering VBAC like going into labour before the due date.
There are more complications associated with an elective repeat c-section as compared to VBAC. However, even more, complications can arise with a failed trial of labour after a c-section, including, in rare cases, uterine rupture. During labour, if the uterus tears open, a cesarean has to be performed on an emergency basis to prevent complications like heavy bleeding. In cases of complex rupture or to stop the bleeding, a hysterectomy may be required to remove the uterus. That would mean you won’t be able to get pregnant again.
Is Normal Delivery After C-Section Right for You?
VBAC is likely to be safe for you if:
- You had a minimum of one vaginal delivery
- You had just a single c-section previously. Repeated cesarean increases the risk of uterine rupture
- In your previous c-section, you had a low transverse incision. The risk of uterine rupture is higher if a high vertical incision was made in the previous cesarean.
- You have a low-risk pregnancy
- You’re having only a single baby of a reasonable size
- You don’t have health conditions like diabetes, genital herpes, and high blood pressure
- You don’t have a history of uterine problems or uterine surgery
- You conceive at least after nine months post-c-section
To determine whether you are suitable for a normal delivery after a c-section, your doctor will consider your size as well as the baby’s size. There might be prolonged stress to the uterus during delivery in case of a larger-sized baby that won’t fit. This could interrupt normal delivery.
There might be other factors that could indicate probable complications during delivery. That, along with the risk factors associated with the previous cesarean, could make normal delivery too risky. Since it is possible to identify the risk factors before delivery, you should consult with your healthcare provider regarding the options you have.
Exercises that Can Help You
When you are in the hospital, you will be given information regarding the exercises that are helpful with recovery after c c-section. As soon as you are capable of getting out of bed, you are encouraged to start moving around. Walking gently helps recover after surgery. During birth or pregnancy, if there is any kind of complication, or if you have any medical condition, you should seek advice from a physiotherapist or healthcare professional before you start any kind of exercise.
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Pelvic Floor Exercises:
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Abdominal Exercises:
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- Lay on your side and bend your knees slightly
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- Pull in the abdominal muscles gently while breathing out
- Squeeze the pelvic floor muscles at the same time
- Keep squeezing and holding the abdominal muscles for ten seconds and release gently.
- Repeat the workout ten times
- Perform the exercise thrice a day
Apollo Cradle Specialist
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If you have given birth by cesarean section, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there is no possibility of giving normal birth the next time. VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) is a safe option for women who are low-risk and have had a C-section previously. Hence, normal delivery is a possibility for the majority of women.
Why Go for VBAC?
Many benefits of VBAC make it an option worth trying. In some cases, women just want to experience normal delivery. There are medical reasons as well that make VBAC a viable option to healthcare providers and the woman itself rather than repeating c-sections.
- Normal delivery eliminates abdominal surgery, which itself comes with certain risks such as haemorrhage, infection, and complications related to anaesthesia.
- Reduces the risk of probable blood transfusions, thereby lowering the blood-borne disease risk
- Short recovery time and reduced stay at the hospital.
Associated Risks
While normal delivery after c-section does offer certain benefits, there are a few risks in question as well. Quite a handful of ob-gyms do not offer vaginal birth post-cesarean. There may even be strict stipulations followed by hospitals for offering VBAC like going into labour before the due date.
There are more complications associated with an elective repeat c-section as compared to VBAC. However, even more, complications can arise with a failed trial of labour after a c-section, including, in rare cases, uterine rupture. During labour, if the uterus tears open, a cesarean has to be performed on an emergency basis to prevent complications like heavy bleeding. In cases of complex rupture or to stop the bleeding, a hysterectomy may be required to remove the uterus. That would mean you won’t be able to get pregnant again.
Is Normal Delivery After C-Section Right for You?
VBAC is likely to be safe for you if:
- You had a minimum of one vaginal delivery
- You had just a single c-section previously. Repeated cesarean increases the risk of uterine rupture
- In your previous c-section, you had a low transverse incision. The risk of uterine rupture is higher if a high vertical incision was made in the previous cesarean.
- You have a low-risk pregnancy
- You’re having only a single baby of a reasonable size
- You don’t have health conditions like diabetes, genital herpes, and high blood pressure
- You don’t have a history of uterine problems or uterine surgery
- You conceive at least after nine months post-c-section
To determine whether you are suitable for a normal delivery after a c-section, your doctor will consider your size as well as the baby’s size. There might be prolonged stress to the uterus during delivery in case of a larger-sized baby that won’t fit. This could interrupt normal delivery.
There might be other factors that could indicate probable complications during delivery. That, along with the risk factors associated with the previous cesarean, could make normal delivery too risky. Since it is possible to identify the risk factors before delivery, you should consult with your healthcare provider regarding the options you have.
Exercises that Can Help You
When you are in the hospital, you will be given information regarding the exercises that are helpful with recovery after c c-section. As soon as you are capable of getting out of bed, you are encouraged to start moving around. Walking gently helps recover after surgery. During birth or pregnancy, if there is any kind of complication, or if you have any medical condition, you should seek advice from a physiotherapist or healthcare professional before you start any kind of exercise.
-
Pelvic Floor Exercises:
These are the exercises that many women do during pregnancy. After your catheter is removed post-c-section, you can start with pelvic floor exercises as soon as you feel you are ready. Exercises like these are extremely helpful as they help in strengthening the muscles that support the womb, bladder, and bowels. If you have any issues with urine leakage, these exercises can help manage the condition as well.
-
Abdominal Exercises:
These are the exercises that help in strengthening the abdominal muscles. It allows you to have a good posture by protecting your spine
- Lay on your side and bend your knees slightly
- Relax the abdominal muscles and gently breathe in
- Pull in the abdominal muscles gently while breathing out
- Squeeze the pelvic floor muscles at the same time
- Keep squeezing and holding the abdominal muscles for ten seconds and release gently.
- Repeat the workout ten times
- Perform the exercise thrice a day
Apollo Cradle Specialist
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If you had a C-section in your previous delivery and you are pregnant, you might wonder if vaginal delivery is an option for you or not. Vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) is an option for several women. However, several factors need to be considered before you make sure if the VBAC is right for you or not. The main thing to consider is the safety of the mother and the baby. Certain factors make VBAC a risky procedure including the following:
- BMI of more than 30
- Age more than 35 years
- Large fetus
- Pre-eclampsia
- The last delivery was within 18 months
Another thing to consider while deciding to go for VBAC or not is the type of C-section scar. There are two different C-section scars:
- A transverse cut going from side to side
- A vertical cut going from top to bottom
If the scar is vertical, VBAC cannot be attempted as there is a high risk of a rupture. You will have to go through a C-section again. However, if the scar is transverse and low, you can try VBAC. Here are a few tips that can help you prepare yourself for VBAC:
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Get the information
Some risk factors make VBAC unsuitable for you. Uterine rupture is one of the most prominent risk factors. However, statistics have shown that there is less than a 1 per cent chance of this happening. The possibility of uterine rupture is one of the most confusing aspects of VBAC. So, you need to educate yourself about the benefits and risks of this delivery method. You can go to your healthcare provider, other VBAC mothers, and prenatal VBAC classes to get the right information. This will help you make the decision. Educate yourself on all the possible scenarios that you could face while giving birth. Go through your birth plan thoroughly.
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Find the right healthcare provider
If you are planning to go through VBAC, you need to find a healthcare provider who has a proven success rate and supports VBAC. you need to interview prospective midwives and doctors and ask them revealing questions that will help you get a clear picture of all possible scenarios. This includes what will happen when you are past your due date, whether will there be a need for labor induction, does the hospital supports induction, or whether VBAC is a viable option for you or not. Also, check the success rate of the VBAC of the doctor. what you need is a healthcare provider who is supportive and won’t be planting doubts in your head when you are 36 weeks pregnant.
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The hospital should be VBAC-friendly
In some cases, your healthcare provider supports your choice of going through VBAC but your hospital might not. In other cases, hospitals might not be equipped to handle VBAC. it is because of this that some hospitals have banned VBAC forcing women to change their plan or their hospitals. You don’t want to argue with the hospital regarding their policy when you are about to deliver your baby. So, make sure that you clear this with the hospital ahead of time. You have to be clear on whether the hospital allows VBAC or not, how the routine procedure is carried out, or whether will you be allowed to move during labour. Fetal monitoring is required for women going through VBAC. however, many hospitals have telemetry, a wireless monitoring system that allows women to move freely during delivery.
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Go through all the options
Many mothers prefer giving birth at a hospital. However, there are other options as well that you can explore. For example, home birth, or local birth centres. These are all reasonable options that you can choose according to your comfort level. Yes, there can be some risk factors but VBAC has the same low-risk level as other birth methods. All women should have the choice of delivering their babies at home. However, if you are choosing to give birth at home, it is recommended that it is done under midwifery care. Research the options, and discuss them with your healthcare provider to figure out what is right for you.
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Hire a doula
A doula is a person who provides the mother with physical and emotional support during delivery. They are non-medical labour supports that aid in pain management and decrease the rate of cesarean. A study has shown that having the support of a doula reduces the chance of C-sections by about 80 per cent. They help you with each contraction and remind the mother why they are doing this.
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If you had a C-section in your previous delivery and you are pregnant, you might wonder if vaginal delivery is an option for you or not. Vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) is an option for several women. However, several factors need to be considered before you make sure if the VBAC is right for you or not. The main thing to consider is the safety of the mother and the baby. Certain factors make VBAC a risky procedure including the following:
- BMI of more than 30
- Age more than 35 years
- Large fetus
- Pre-eclampsia
- The last delivery was within 18 months
Another thing to consider while deciding to go for VBAC or not is the type of C-section scar. There are two different C-section scars:
- A transverse cut going from side to side
- A vertical cut going from top to bottom
If the scar is vertical, VBAC cannot be attempted as there is a high risk of a rupture. You will have to go through a C-section again. However, if the scar is transverse and low, you can try VBAC. Here are a few tips that can help you prepare yourself for VBAC:
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Get the information
Some risk factors make VBAC unsuitable for you. Uterine rupture is one of the most prominent risk factors. However, statistics have shown that there is less than a 1 per cent chance of this happening. The possibility of uterine rupture is one of the most confusing aspects of VBAC. So, you need to educate yourself about the benefits and risks of this delivery method. You can go to your healthcare provider, other VBAC mothers, and prenatal VBAC classes to get the right information. This will help you make the decision. Educate yourself on all the possible scenarios that you could face while giving birth. Go through your birth plan thoroughly.
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Find the right healthcare provider
If you are planning to go through VBAC, you need to find a healthcare provider who has a proven success rate and supports VBAC. you need to interview prospective midwives and doctors and ask them revealing questions that will help you get a clear picture of all possible scenarios. This includes what will happen when you are past your due date, whether will there be a need for labor induction, does the hospital supports induction, or whether VBAC is a viable option for you or not. Also, check the success rate of the VBAC of the doctor. what you need is a healthcare provider who is supportive and won’t be planting doubts in your head when you are 36 weeks pregnant.
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The hospital should be VBAC-friendly
In some cases, your healthcare provider supports your choice of going through VBAC but your hospital might not. In other cases, hospitals might not be equipped to handle VBAC. it is because of this that some hospitals have banned VBAC forcing women to change their plan or their hospitals. You don’t want to argue with the hospital regarding their policy when you are about to deliver your baby. So, make sure that you clear this with the hospital ahead of time. You have to be clear on whether the hospital allows VBAC or not, how the routine procedure is carried out, or whether will you be allowed to move during labour. Fetal monitoring is required for women going through VBAC. however, many hospitals have telemetry, a wireless monitoring system that allows women to move freely during delivery.
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Many mothers prefer giving birth at a hospital. However, there are other options as well that you can explore. For example, home birth, or local birth centres. These are all reasonable options that you can choose according to your comfort level. Yes, there can be some risk factors but VBAC has the same low-risk level as other birth methods. All women should have the choice of delivering their babies at home. However, if you are choosing to give birth at home, it is recommended that it is done under midwifery care. Research the options, and discuss them with your healthcare provider to figure out what is right for you.
-
Hire a doula
A doula is a person who provides the mother with physical and emotional support during delivery. They are non-medical labour supports that aid in pain management and decrease the rate of cesarean. A study has shown that having the support of a doula reduces the chance of C-sections by about 80 per cent. They help you with each contraction and remind the mother why they are doing this.
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Pregnancy is undoubtedly a wonderful journey, but as time progresses, the last few weeks will take a toll on your body. A backache, acid reflux, and whatnot can give you sleepless nights. So, what to do to make labour and delivery easy and on time? Read on to know more.
1. Walk
Yes, you have probably heard about this a trillion times now, but walking is excellent. It will not only enhance your overall fitness, but it can also help with easy labour and delivery. Don’t do it rigorously but do it at your own pace. Take it slow and steady. And, the best part is, that walking will also keep you calm and prevent anxiety.
2. Squats
Apart from preparing the pelvis to give birth, squats can also help the baby take the correct position, making the delivery smooth. Therefore, do it for at least five minutes whenever possible.
3. Exercise Ball
Exercise balls are fun. Especially for expecting moms. You can simply sit on a yoga ball and roll gently. This will help relax your lower back and hip muscles. And, when you mildly bounce on it, it helps the baby slide down a little, making sure the delivery happens without any glitches.
4. Sex
Yes, sex will help. It will not only make you feel good, but an orgasm can trigger uterine contractions and the semen will soften the cervix.
5. Kegels
Kegels are exercises where you deliberately contract the muscles of the pelvis. These exercises will not only strengthen your vagina but will also make sure it's easy to labour and deliver.
6. Prenatal Yoga for Easy Labour and Delivery
Yoga is the best exercise for both the mother and the baby. Since the last few weeks can be stressful, with yoga you will be able to relax and keep a calm mind. You can join a
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1. Walk
Yes, you have probably heard about this a trillion times now, but walking is excellent. It will not only enhance your overall fitness, but it can also help with easy labour and delivery. Don’t do it rigorously but do it at your own pace. Take it slow and steady. And, the best part is, that walking will also keep you calm and prevent anxiety.
2. Squats
Apart from preparing the pelvis to give birth, squats can also help the baby take the correct position, making the delivery smooth. Therefore, do it for at least five minutes whenever possible.
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4. Sex
Yes, sex will help. It will not only make you feel good, but an orgasm can trigger uterine contractions and the semen will soften the cervix.
5. Kegels
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Dealing with a high-risk pregnancy is a challenge! The joy that we get and can give to our new mothers by achieving a successful vaginal delivery in a difficult case is immense. The happiness we see in the new parents and the family of achieving a vaginal delivery is unexplainable! We feel proud to be able to give a memorable bonding to the mother and baby. Apart from innumerable immediate advantages of vaginal delivery, the chances of achieving another vaginal delivery in the next pregnancy automatically increase and some of the dreaded complications of a previous caesarean scar in the uterus are avoided.
We would like to narrate one such successful case.
A 31-year-old lady was admitted to Apollo Cradle Royale, Nehru Enclave, Delhi for delivery at 38 weeks into her first pregnancy. She was happy and excited about being almost there but was anxious and very concerned about her baby, as the baby was showing signs of poor growth inside due to decreased blood supply and also had two loops of cord around its neck! We at Apollo Cradle Royale gave her all the support and strength to ensure safe delivery in safe hands.
She was under the care of Dr Ranjana Sharma who has been practising obstetrics for the last forty years. The experience and the skill give her strength to offer the option of safe vaginal delivery in such high-risk situations too.
With the calm and expert care of our team of doctors and nurses, the patient achieved vaginal delivery within six hours of admission and managed to go home after thirty-six hours of the delivery with a healthy baby. The family and I were overwhelmed with joy!
We take pleasure in attending such unique and risky cases. Our efforts are well appreciated.
Our hearty congratulations to the mother and little one.
Cheers!
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