Say goodbye to the history of "painful" childbirth, painless childbirth allows you to welcome the new "birth" with a smile

Author: Liu Tingting, First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University

Reviewer: Lu Zhihong, deputy chief physician, First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University

In the journey of life, childbirth is undoubtedly one of the most profound and unique experiences for every mother. It is not only the prelude to the birth of life, but also the starting point for the blossoming of maternal love. However, for a long time, the pain of childbirth has been like an insurmountable threshold, making many expectant mothers afraid. Fortunately, with the continuous advancement of medical technology, "painless childbirth" has brought unprecedented changes to this process, making the childbirth journey more warm and calm.

1. The pain of childbirth: an unspeakable challenge

During childbirth, when the uterus contracts like waves and the cervix gradually expands, the pain that goes from the waist to the heart is enough to make any strong woman feel helpless and panic. Childbirth pain is a difficult problem that modern medicine is trying to overcome. Because reducing the pain during childbirth is not only caring for women, but also responsible for the health of mothers and babies.

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2. Painless childbirth: a gentle "hug" for expectant mothers

Painless childbirth, a technology that sounds comforting, is actually achieved through epidural anesthesia. Simply put, the anesthesiologist will puncture the lumbar intervertebral space of the parturient and slowly inject anesthetic drugs into the epidural space. These drugs are like a group of brave guards. They will set up checkpoints on the necessary path for pain signal transmission, effectively blocking the transmission of pain signals, so that the parturient will not feel pain during childbirth.

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3. Advantages of painless childbirth: care from body to mind

The biggest advantage of painless childbirth is that it can significantly reduce the pain during childbirth. When the waves of uterine contractions come again and again, the mother will not feel the heart-wrenching pain, but instead feel an acceptable, mild discomfort. This change not only relaxes the mother's body, but more importantly, it greatly reduces the tension and fear during childbirth. Giving birth in such a relatively calm state is not only beneficial to the mother's mental health, but also promotes harmonious interaction between mother and baby, laying a good foundation for the healthy growth of the newborn.

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4. Who is suitable for painless childbirth? The choice varies from person to person

Although the popularity of painless childbirth is increasing, not all expectant mothers are suitable for this technology. This mainly depends on the physical condition of the expectant mother and the condition of the fetus. Generally speaking, most healthy expectant mothers can consider painless childbirth. However, for expectant mothers with serious underlying diseases, coagulation disorders or spinal deformities, painless childbirth may not be an ideal choice. Therefore, before deciding whether to use painless childbirth, be sure to communicate fully with your doctor to ensure that your choice is safe and reasonable.

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5. Precautions for painless delivery: cooperation and communication are the key

During the painless delivery, the mother needs to maintain a stable mentality and actively cooperate with the doctor's work. This includes necessary physical examinations before anesthesia, signing informed consent forms, and maintaining good communication with the doctor during delivery. If you feel any discomfort during delivery, do not hesitate to inform the doctor in time. Only in this way can the painless delivery be carried out smoothly and the safety of mother and baby be guaranteed to the greatest extent.

6. Popularization of painless childbirth: Let more mothers enjoy happy time

Nowadays, painless childbirth has been widely promoted and applied in my country. More and more hospitals have begun to pay attention to the training and promotion of painless childbirth technology, so that more expectant mothers have the opportunity to learn about this advanced childbirth method. At the same time, as society pays more attention to maternal and child health, more and more families have begun to accept and choose painless childbirth. This is not only a respect and protection for women's reproductive rights, but also a deep concern for the health of mothers and children.

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7. Misunderstandings and truth about painless childbirth: Science dispels rumors

Although painless childbirth has gradually been accepted and recognized by the public, some people still have misunderstandings and concerns about it. For example, some people worry that painless childbirth will affect the healthy development of the baby. In fact, this worry is completely unnecessary. Because the dose of anesthetic drugs used in painless childbirth is very small, and these drugs directly enter the epidural space rather than the systemic blood circulation system, the impact on the fetus is almost negligible. In addition, painless childbirth does not increase the risk of complications such as postpartum hemorrhage and postpartum infection. As long as the doctor operates properly and the patient cooperates well, painless childbirth is a completely safe and reliable way of delivery.

8. Make the journey of maternal love more beautiful

In general, painless childbirth is a medical technology full of humanistic care. It can not only reduce the pain and fear of mothers during childbirth, but also provide strong protection for the health of mothers and babies. In the days to come, with the continuous advancement of medical technology and the increasing popularity, I believe that painless childbirth will become the preferred method of childbirth for more expectant mothers. Let us look forward to that day together!