Ways to make Labour easy

By Rajan | Saturday, February 20th, 2010
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Anxiety during pregnancy results in painful childbirth in most women. But if follow certain easy steps and make an adequate preparation then it can make labour easy. Here are explained some useful tips told by Dr. Duru Shah and Dr, Rita Shah that will help to make your labour easy.

What to expect : Fear is one of the biggest factor that  is responsible for the pain. During labour if women are not aware then they are anxious if the development in their body is normal or not. So it is important to tell women in advance what to expect. Women who are told what to expect in advance often experience less pain than those who are not told what to expect. Women should be also told about emotional changes that women experience. When they are aware about this they are better outfitted to deal with them.

Husband’s presence : The presence of husband is a big emotional boost for a woman and it can take considerable amount of pain away. The presence of husband helps the woman to deal with pain in a better way. Many hospitals do not allow husbands in the labour room. Many time during labour women forget right breathing technique then husband can step in and remind her the process with love and affection.

Epidural delivery option : This option is not very extensive among Asian women because many women consider that feeling of pain during birth giving process is essential. Epidural delivery is process in which delivery is done under local anesthesia that blocks the pain during labour. This process is done in cases where labour process gets prolonged. This process is little expensive and defensive.

Some work out : There are some work outs that can make your labour easy. But you should consult to your gynecologist before going to take any exercise. Here are explained some simple workout for making labour easy.

Squatting exercise : This particular exercise helps the baby to move down and gets the head locked in the birth canal. Squat helps to fix the head of the baby in right position and it helps during labour.

Strengthening exercise : There is not any woman who had not experience back pain and abdominal pain during pregnancy, it is because due to changes in body put strain on theses parts. Practice some strengthen exercise to ease that pain. Go on floor, put your hands under the shoulders now move the back upward by lowering your head. Then push the back in horizontal position by lifting the head to front.

Exercise for cramps : Women develop cramps during pregnancy in their calves. They should practice this exercise. Stand towards the wall now bring one leg forward with knee bent at right angle to the ankle. Keep other leg stretched backwards and booth feet flat on the floor. Count up to ten.  Repeat the same with other leg.



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