What are the conditions for a normal birth?

Natural childbirth is a mode of delivery that people prefer, because it has less impact on pregnant women than other modes of delivery. There is also a saying that children born naturally will be smarter, but people have no way of verifying whether this statement is accurate. However, normal childbirth is not something that people can just do as they say. Normal childbirth requires certain conditions to be achieved. So let's take a closer look at the conditions for normal childbirth.

Requirements:

1. The fetal position is correct. Children with correct fetal position are more likely to have a normal birth.

2. The expectant mother has a large pelvis and exercises regularly.

3. The size and weight of the fetus are appropriate.

4. The expectant mother has good physical fitness.

5. Replenish energy and strength during the production process.

6. Sufficient amniotic fluid can prevent the baby from lack of oxygen.

Principles of confinement for normal childbirth:

1. Keep warm and avoid catching cold

During the confinement period, you should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold. The indoor temperature is 25-26℃, and the humidity is 50%-60%. Pay special attention not to blow air directly into the air conditioner. In addition, avoid contact with cold water during the confinement period. In late autumn, add clothes in time and try to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. If you catch a cold during the confinement period, it will affect the mother's physical recovery and make her prone to rheumatism and other postpartum diseases.

2. Combine work and rest

In the early days after delivery, when the mother feels weak, dizzy, and fatigued, she must stay in bed and rest more. The time she gets up should not exceed half an hour. As her strength gradually recovers, the time can be slightly extended, but it should be limited to 1-2 hours. At the same time, you should avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time during the confinement period, which will cause waist pain, back pain, leg pain, and pain in the knees and ankles.

3. Keep clean

Keep your body clean to avoid bacterial infection and inflammation. Right after giving birth, women have a lot of secretions from their private parts. They should pay attention to washing the vulva with warm water every day to ensure that the vulva is clean and hygienic, and keep the vulva dry to avoid infection. If there is a wound, it should be carefully cared for to avoid cracking and inflammation.

4. Adjust your diet

Taboo foods after normal delivery include: leeks, peppers, barley products, acidic foods, etc. These are foods that can cause milk to dry up. During the confinement period, you should eat more fruits and vegetables every day to help your body recover quickly.

5. Develop good living habits and keep a happy mood

You should keep a happy and comfortable mood and avoid extreme mood swings. Have regular bowel movements, don't sleep in, drink a glass of warm water in the morning to moisten the intestines; drink plenty of water to maintain fluid balance; consume enough vegetables, fruits and other fiber-rich foods; it is not necessary to eat big fish and meat every day during confinement, a balanced diet is the most important.

6. Avoid sexual intercourse within two months after delivery

It should be done during the postpartum check-up 42 days after delivery, and the doctor's permission should be obtained before starting the medication. The appropriate time is 2 months after delivery. If you have sex, you must pay attention to contraception to avoid getting pregnant again.

Dietary considerations for normal childbirth and confinement

1-2 days after delivery, the mother's digestive ability is weak, so she should eat easily digestible food and avoid greasy food. In the first 3-4 days after delivery, do not rush to drink too much soup to avoid excessive accumulation of milk in the breasts. One week after delivery, the mother's appetite is normal and she can eat fish, eggs, poultry, etc., but it is best to make them into soup.