How can pregnant women give birth naturally?

From ancient times to the present, natural childbirth has been the preferred method of delivery for women. In ancient times, due to the underdeveloped medical science, there were no other methods of childbirth except natural birth. Some women would encounter accidents or even die during the childbirth process. This happened frequently in ancient times. With the development of medicine, doctors can now determine whether a pregnant woman is suitable for natural birth based on some indicators. How can pregnant women give birth naturally?

1. Control your weight

1. Pregnant women should pay attention to their weight during pregnancy. It is best not to exceed 25 kilograms during pregnancy, because large babies will also increase the risk of delivery.

2. Also, proper exercise and physical training are necessary for a smooth delivery.

2. Confidence is important

1. Pregnant women generally have a sense of fear before giving birth, which is also a major obstacle to a smooth delivery.

2. Therefore, pregnant women should be reminded that childbirth is a normal physiological phenomenon of human beings, and psychological relaxation is important for a smooth delivery.

3. Regular prenatal check-ups

1. Pregnant women should have regular prenatal check-ups so that doctors can detect problems early, correct them and provide treatment as soon as possible.

2. For example, if the fetus is in an abnormal position, you can take measures such as knee-chest position to correct it under the guidance of a doctor, so as not to affect your natural delivery plan.

4. Be prepared for childbirth

1. One month before the due date, pregnant women should learn about childbirth from doctors or books and be mentally prepared.

2. Maintain a normal life and sleep, eat nutritious and easily digestible foods, such as milk, eggs, etc., to prepare sufficient physical strength for delivery.

3. Before delivery, pregnant women should keep their mood stable. Once uterine contractions begin, they should be confident and actively cooperate with the doctor to ensure a smooth delivery.

5. Finally, let’s understand the conditions that determine a pregnant woman’s normal birth.

1. Productivity

The so-called labor force is the strength used by a pregnant woman to give birth to a child, which is called labor force in medicine. The labor force can make the uterus and vagina expand slowly and regularly, so that the fetus can be delivered smoothly. Generally speaking, labor forces appear in the late pregnancy and appear more frequently as delivery approaches. Of course, if the expectant mother is very weak, her labor force is estimated to be weak as well, so she should walk around frequently and exercise more during pregnancy instead of staying in bed to protect the fetus.

2. Birth canal

The birth canal is the channel through which the fetus is delivered through the vagina, including the bony channel and the soft birth canal.

The bone channel is also called the pelvis. The pelvis is an 8-9 cm deep, irregularly shaped, oval curved channel with two ischial spines in the middle of the channel. The fetus is squeezed out from between the two ischial spines. The distance between the two ischial spines is about 10 cm. If the fetal head is too large, it is easy to get stuck.

The soft birth canal is a tortuous tube formed by the lower uterine segment, cervix, vagina and pelvic floor soft tissue, which is usually tightly closed. During childbirth, the compression of uterine contractions and the descending fetal head will slowly expand the soft birth canal. Only when it expands to about 10 centimeters can the fetus be born smoothly.

3. The fetus itself

The size and position of the fetus are key factors in determining whether a normal birth will occur. Generally speaking, a fetus weighing 3-3.5 kg can pass through the pelvis smoothly during natural delivery. If the fetus weighs more than 4 kg, it may not be able to pass through the pelvis. In addition to weight, the size of the fetal head is also very important. Generally speaking, a fetal head diameter of about 91-93 mm can pass through the pelvis. If it is larger than 100 mm, it will be difficult to pass through the birth canal.

In addition to weight and head diameter, natural delivery is also impossible due to abnormal fetal position. For example, if the fetus is lying on its back, with its buttocks or legs facing down, or its head is not close to the chest, etc., it cannot be turned in the birth canal in time and may get stuck and cannot be delivered smoothly.

4. Mental factors of pregnant women

The mental factors of expectant mothers are also an important factor affecting childbirth. If expectant mothers are too nervous and anxious, this will consume a lot of their physical strength, the feeling of pain will be amplified, affecting the transmission of commands from the cerebral cortex nerve center, making the labor force too strong or too weak, and they will be unable to cooperate with the doctor's guidance, which will directly affect the descent or rotation of the fetus, slow the progress of labor, and cause the fetus to suffocate in the abdomen, etc.