Is it good for women to give birth in water?

We all know that giving birth to a child is very harmful to a woman's body, but many mothers always choose natural childbirth for the health of their babies and their own better recovery. However, natural childbirth will cause a certain amount of pain. Many mothers are afraid of pain and want to choose water birth. However, since we know relatively little about water birth, let's find out together whether it is good for women to give birth in water?

Is it okay for women to give birth in water?

There is a reason why mothers like and choose "water birth". When soaking in warm water, the body and mind of a person will generally be calmer and more relaxed. Due to labor pains, the secretion of stress hormones in the body that cause high blood pressure and prolong labor will be reduced. The buoyancy of water relaxes human muscles, allowing more energy to be used for uterine contractions, which can speed up the labor process and shorten the time it takes to give birth. It is also more comfortable to move in water than on a delivery bed. Taking some different postures can help relax the pelvis, relax the pelvic floor muscles, promote cervical dilation, and make it easier for the fetus to pass through the birth canal. For newborns. In addition, water birth lasts a shorter time, which can reduce harm to the mother and the risk of hypoxia for the baby.

Of course, accidents may occur if the operation is not standardized. During a water birth in a hospital in China, the midwife made the stupid mistake of cutting the umbilical cord while the newborn was still underwater! It shows that standardized operation is very important! Other situations include when a fetus is delivered and part of the newborn's body emerges from the water first. The cold air (generally about 10 degrees lower than body temperature) will stimulate the newborn to breathe autonomously and the chest respiratory system will begin to work. If the baby is still in the water at this time, it may have serious consequences. New Zealand obstetricians and gynecologists have found that newborns were almost drowned during water births and had moderate to severe respiratory problems. Although no permanent damage was caused after rescue, it still needs to be taken seriously. Generally speaking, babies should not stay in water for more than one minute after birth. In addition, the blood and secretions flowing out of the mother's body may cause bacterial infection, which requires the delivery tank to replace water during the delivery process to achieve the purpose of discharge and dilution and reduce the chance of infection.

in principle

A basic principle: only women who meet the conditions for normal delivery can have a water birth. Whether water birth is possible can only be determined by the doctor or midwife after the birth process begins.

The benefits of water birth have made more and more women want to give birth in water, but not all women can enjoy this experience. According to the general situation of pregnant women in my country, the baby should weigh around 3000 grams to 3500 grams, and the expectant mother must be in normal physical condition in all aspects to be eligible for a normal birth. If prior examination reveals that the fetus is unhealthy or in an abnormal fetal position, water birth is not possible. In addition, during the delivery process, if the fetal heartbeat is abnormal, the mother needs to leave the delivery basin immediately and go to the delivery bed to deal with it.

Not suitable for people

1. If the fetus is found to be unhealthy, or has an abnormal fetal position or is a multiple birth during the prenatal check-up, it should not be used.

2. Pregnant women who are suffering from illness. Experts believe that it is better for pregnant women with illnesses to adopt a more stable delivery method. Because diseases often trigger syndromes and cause unnecessary damage.

3. Pregnant women whose fetus is giant or the mother is too obese, etc., which may affect normal delivery. The weight of a baby born in water should be controlled at around 3 kg.

The above is an introduction to whether water birth is good for women. After understanding it, we know that water birth can effectively help women reduce some of the pain during childbirth, but the cost will increase a lot, so when choosing a delivery method, you must also consider your own situation. In addition, you must maintain a happy mood during pregnancy and pay attention to a balanced diet.