The difference between assisted delivery and natural birth

Everyone knows that natural birth is beneficial to both the fetus and the pregnant woman, so many pregnant women choose natural birth as much as possible. During natural birth, some pregnant women use assisted delivery. So what are the main differences between assisted delivery and natural birth? As we all know, natural birth means the fetus is delivered through the vagina; and assisted delivery is also a kind of natural birth, but it requires some labor-inducing injections to help the fetus be delivered faster.

1. The difference between assisted delivery and normal delivery

Normal delivery is natural childbirth, while assisted delivery requires an injection to induce labor or an episiotomy and other birth-aiding devices.

2. Six tips for a smooth birth

1. Giving birth at the right age is one of the conditions for a normal birth

Most medical experts believe that the best age for women to give birth is between 25 and 29 years old, and women in this age group are more likely to give birth naturally. As age increases, the risks of pregnancy and childbirth increase. Firstly, when the mother is too old, the joints of the birth canal, perineum and pelvis become hardened and difficult to expand. The contraction force of the uterus and the stretch force of the vagina are also poor, which may prolong the delivery time and make dystocia more likely to occur. Secondly, the older the pregnant woman is, the greater the chance of developing complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease, and the greater the chance of requiring cesarean section intervention.

2. Proper nutrition and weight control during pregnancy can help you have a normal birth

If the baby's weight exceeds 4000 grams (medically known as macrosomia), the mother's rate of dystocia will greatly increase. The birth of macrosomia is related to excessive nutritional supplements, excessive fat intake and lack of physical exercise in pregnant women. If a pregnant woman has diabetes, it can also cause the fetus to grow large and obese.

3. Pregnancy gymnastics make it easier for you to have a normal birth

Exercise during pregnancy is not only beneficial for controlling weight during pregnancy, but also conducive to smooth delivery, because:

1. Exercise can increase the tension and elasticity of the abdominal muscles, back muscles and pelvic floor muscles, make the joints and ligaments loose and soft, help relax the muscles during delivery, reduce the resistance of the birth canal, and allow the fetus to pass through the birth canal faster.

2. Exercise can relieve expectant mothers’ fatigue and stress and enhance their confidence in natural childbirth.

Of course, expectant mothers should pay attention to exercise time, amount of exercise, and warm-up preparation when practicing gymnastics to prevent excessive fatigue and avoid uterine contractions. In addition, women with a history of habitual miscarriage, premature birth, placenta previa during this pregnancy, or severe medical complications should not perform pregnancy gymnastics.