What to prepare for pregnancy and childbirth

Preparing to have a child is a very important thing for every family. For some newlyweds this is even more important because they have no experience. Every woman who wants to have a child needs to make preparations before getting pregnant. So what should we do specifically? Then come with me and take a look!

First, be mentally prepared

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.

Second, be physically prepared.

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 for delivery.

2. Life arrangements: Pregnant women who are close to their due date should try not to go out or travel, but they should not stay in bed all day. Light exercise within their ability is still beneficial.

3. Sexual life: Sexual life is absolutely prohibited before delivery to avoid premature rupture of membranes and intrapartum infection.

4. Bathing: Pregnant women must pay attention to their body cleanliness. Since they cannot take a bath immediately after delivery, they should take a bath before being hospitalized to keep their body 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 people, 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.

Third, make material preparations

1. 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.

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

3. Baby supplies: underwear, coats, swaddling cloths, 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.

4. Supplies required for the mother when she is admitted to the hospital: washbasin, foot basin, toothpaste, toothbrush, large and small towels, sanitary napkins, toilet paper, underwear, etc. Snacks for delivery should also be prepared

Every family will be more harmonious with the arrival of a new life, and there are many preparations to be made for couples who are having a child for the first time. You need to be prepared mentally, physically and materially, because raising a child requires a lot of energy. The above are some preparations you need to make before pregnancy and childbirth. I hope it will be helpful to you.