Which is better, water birth or natural birth?

Water birth and natural birth are very common methods of delivery. Generally speaking, although water birth can reduce the pain of the mother, it has not yet been popularized in our country. Therefore, many women have many concerns when choosing water birth. They are afraid of dystocia and infection during delivery. In fact, natural birth and water birth are different, and each has its own advantages.

What to do if a water birth is difficult

Water birth also has risks, and like conventional natural births, it can also result in difficult births, such as the baby being unable to adapt to the mother's birth canal or suffering from lack of oxygen and suffocation. However, when this happens, medical staff will take immediate measures to terminate the water birth. It is reported that in the delivery room, there is a multifunctional delivery bed next to the water delivery pool, and a rest area is set up next to it for the mother and her family to rest. During childbirth, there will be an obstetrician, a neonatologist and two midwives to provide "four-to-one" care for the mother throughout the entire delivery process, to protect the mother and the newborn. If the mother has a difficult delivery, the medical staff will immediately get her out of the water and put her on a multi-functional delivery bed to give birth.

Precautions for water birth

1. The best age for water birth is 20-30 years old. Women who are too young or do not know about water birth before delivery may not be mentally prepared, so water birth is not recommended. Mothers over 30 years old can be considered elderly mothers, and due to physiological reasons, it is appropriate to perform a cesarean section.

2. For pregnant women who suffer from illness or have a history of miscarriage, it is recommended to adopt a more safe delivery method. Because diseases often trigger syndromes, they can easily cause unnecessary harm during childbirth.

3. Pregnant women carrying giant babies (over 15 pounds), twins or multiple babies are not suitable for water birth.

4. Pregnant women who are in premature labor or whose amniotic fluid has been broken for more than 24 hours should receive emergency treatment and are not suitable for water birth.

Water birth can reduce pain for mothers

Water birth usually takes place in a special delivery room, in a "birthing pool" shaped like a jacuzzi. Pregnant women soak in specially treated warm water. The water temperature is maintained at 36 to 37 degrees Celsius and the ambient temperature is 26 degrees Celsius. Under the guidance of the midwife, with proper breathing and relaxation, a little life slowly came into the world. After the baby is born, it should not stay in water for more than one minute.

Birth in water can reduce the pain of the mother. The supporting force of the water can give the mother a sense of psychological security. The containment of the water can protect the birth canal and pelvic cavity of the mother. Being in the water helps pregnant women rest, relax more easily, shorten the labor process, and reduce the rate of episiotomy among pregnant women. For normal, low-risk pregnant women, water birth is safe with the help of experienced midwives.

Water birth is not suitable for all pregnant women

For pregnant women, whether to choose water birth depends on their own situation. Not all women can enjoy this experience.

According to the general situation of Chinese mothers, the baby should be of medium size, the weight should be controlled at about 3 kilograms, and the mother's physical condition should be normal in all aspects. Relevant experts believe that the best age for natural childbirth is between 20 and 30 years old. Those who are too young are not mentally prepared enough, and those who are over 30 can be regarded as "elderly mothers". Due to physiological reasons, it is appropriate to have a cesarean section. For women who are ill or have a history of miscarriage, it is better to adopt a more cautious delivery method. Because diseases often trigger syndromes and cause unnecessary damage. Pregnant women with large fetuses are not suitable for water birth.

Deputy Director Tao said that the danger of water birth lies mainly in the risk of infection. Because the water needs to be changed several times during the entire delivery process. Therefore, the bathtub used as a delivery place must be tailor-made, and the requirements for disinfection and constant temperature facilities are more sophisticated. If a pregnant woman wants to give birth in water, she must choose a large hospital that specializes in this project.

Which is better, painless delivery or water birth?

Edema delivery is an advanced method of delivery. Currently, few people in China can accept it. Which is better, painless delivery or water delivery with modern technology? Painless delivery is still accepted by more people. After all, the pain of childbirth is what women fear. It's up to you to choose. It only happens once or twice in your life. So just do what you think is right.

Because of the long waiting time for delivery and the pain of uterine contractions, many expectant mothers give up natural childbirth and eventually choose cesarean section. Today, with the rapid development of science and technology, which is better, painless childbirth or water birth with modern technology? Expectant mothers can choose natural water birth. Water birth is an increasingly popular method of natural childbirth in the world. It has been practiced in my country for three years and is very popular among pregnant women.

Water birth helps newborns adapt to the environment:

During the ten months of pregnancy, the baby continues to grow in the mother's womb filled with amniotic fluid. Water is an indispensable partner in his life. When he leaves the mother's body, he continues to receive the comfort of water with the same properties as amniotic fluid, which helps the baby adapt to the unfamiliar new environment as soon as possible. Water can relieve the impact of gravity on brain cells when the fetus is born; the temperature in the water is the same as the human body temperature. When the baby leaves the mother's body and enters the water, he has no direct contact with the atmosphere and is less stimulated by the outside world. Therefore, it is generally believed that babies born underwater are less likely to be harmed than babies born in ordinary ways, making newborns smarter.