Can I have a vaginal birth if I have a herniated disc?

Pregnant women are in a very critical period, and every period during pregnancy is very important. For pregnant women with lumbar disc herniation, if the symptoms of the disease are very serious, they should pay attention to the method of delivery. The current modes of delivery are cesarean section and natural birth, but natural birth is subject to certain conditions. The body should be healthy. Can a woman with lumbar disc herniation give birth naturally?

You can give birth naturally. Generally, lumbar disc herniation will not affect normal delivery. As long as other conditions are acceptable, normal delivery can be achieved.

How to prevent lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy?

1. Eat a balanced diet. Through scientific dietary matching, the fetus can be provided with sufficient influencing substances, and pregnant women do not need to change their eating habits or overeat. If the weight gain is rapid and exceeds the expected health standard, it will not only increase the burden on the waist and aggravate the strain of the lumbar muscles, but the fetus will also be overnourished and too large in size, which is not conducive to its formation. Therefore, to prevent lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy, it is necessary to have a reasonable diet and control weight.

2. Exercise moderately. Exercising the waist muscles through some relatively gentle exercises can help mothers relieve the load on the lumbar disc and prevent lumbar disc herniation while relaxing the ligaments and muscles. Generally, it is necessary to stop response exercise activities in the three months before delivery.

3. Keep warm and prevent cold. Whether it is the hot summer or the lower temperature autumn and winter, the cold wind should be avoided directly attacking the waist of pregnant women. Do not be directly in the air outlet of fans and air conditioners in summer to reduce the damage to the waist caused by cold stimulation. When the temperature changes rapidly, pay attention to keep warm and add or remove clothes appropriately.

4. Rest. Sufficient sleep can help mothers recover their strength and restore muscle elasticity. Do not lift heavy objects to reduce the chance of back injury.

5. Control your weight appropriately. Most women experience significant weight gain after childbirth, and their overly fat abdomen increases the burden on their waist. Of course, the body cannot be too thin. Therefore, a moderate weight is best.

6. Avoid being heavy. New mothers who have just given birth should not lift heavy objects or move too vigorously. When picking up something, keep your body close to the object to avoid slipping your waist.

Lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy is a special condition. For the health of the pregnant mother and fetus, the patient should not undergo surgery or drug treatment, so it is crucial to take preventive measures in advance. Pregnant mothers should pay more attention to their physical condition in order to ensure the healthy development of the fetus.