What are the preparations before childbirth?

A pregnant woman may go into labor at any time after 37 weeks of pregnancy. The items needed for delivery should be prepared gradually during pregnancy and put together to avoid being in a hurry at the last minute. Here, the editor will introduce in detail what preparations prospective parents should make before delivery to welcome the arrival of your babies?

Steps/Methods

1. Mental preparation

The mother should have confidence, be prepared mentally and physically, and welcome the birth of the baby with a happy mood. The husband should give the pregnant woman full care and love, and the new relatives, friends and medical staff around her must also give the mother certain support and help. Practice has shown that the more mentally prepared a mother is, the lower the incidence of dystocia.

2. Physical preparation

(1) Sleep and rest: Childbirth consumes a lot of physical energy, so you must get enough sleep before delivery. A nap before delivery is also beneficial.

(2) Lifestyle arrangements: Pregnant women who are close to their due date should avoid going out or traveling, but they should not stay in bed all day. Light exercise within their ability is still beneficial.

(3) Sexual intercourse: Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited before delivery to avoid premature rupture of membranes and intrapartum infection.

(4) Bathing: Pregnant women must pay attention to the cleanliness of their bodies. Since they cannot take a bath immediately after giving birth, they should take a bath before being hospitalized to keep their bodies clean. If they go to the bathroom to take a bath, they must be accompanied by someone to prevent the hot and humid steam from causing fainting in pregnant women.

(5) Family care: In a small family with two working parents, the husband should try not to go out when his wife is about to give birth. If this is not possible, someone else should stay with you at night to avoid any unexpected events.

3. Material preparation

The items needed for delivery should be prepared gradually during pregnancy. In the tenth month of pregnancy, these items should be put together and placed in a place where all family members know.

These things include: the mother’s documents: medical certificate (including pregnant woman contact card), registration card, medical insurance card or public medical care certificate.

Baby supplies: underwear, coats, swaddles, diapers, small towels, bibs, pads, small quilts, baby soap, rectal watches, face powder, etc. should all be prepared. In particular, the supplies for carrying the baby out of the hospital must be packed and marked in advance.

Supplies required for mothers when they are admitted to the hospital: washbasin, foot basin, toothpaste, toothbrush, large and small towels, sanitary napkins, toilet paper, underwear, etc. Snacks to be eaten during delivery should also be prepared.

Precautions

1. You need to prepare two boxes of the smallest disposable diapers and some baby clothes, socks and baby shampoo for your baby.

2. You can bring a bottle of baby lotion, because for a baby who has just come into this world, the mother's touch and massage can relieve his (her) anxiety and irritability, and can feel the mother's love early.

3. Newborns have frequent urination and defecation every day. You can use baby skin care wipes to conveniently clean your baby's buttocks, and then use some baby diaper cream to protect his (her) little buttocks.

4. The skin folds of newborn babies are mostly sticky and moist. If you pat some baby powder on these parts, your baby will feel refreshed and comfortable.

5. You can prepare a pack of cotton wool to help your baby clean dirt on the skin surface at any time.

6. When breastfeeding your baby, you can place a towel under your breast to prevent milk from staining your clothes.

7. When bathing your baby, use pure, mild and less irritating baby shower gel, so you can prepare it in advance and use it after your baby is discharged from the hospital.

8. When you are discharged from the hospital, you will need a soft blanket (the thickness depends on the season) to wrap your baby and take him home.

If you can do all these preparations one by one before giving birth, then I believe that when your baby is born, you will not be in a hurry, and the expectant mother will not suffer more. Therefore, all expectant parents, you must read this article carefully. This article will definitely help you.