Precautions for pregnant women in the delivery room

Pregnant women waiting for delivery in the delivery room indicate that a new life is about to come, which is an important moment for pregnant women and the whole family. During this special period, expectant mothers need to pay special attention to some matters to ensure a smooth delivery and the safety and health of the baby. So what precautions should pregnant women take when waiting for delivery in the delivery room?

1. Psychological state:

Keep a relaxed mood: As the uterine contractions begin, the cervix slowly expands. When entering the delivery room to wait for delivery, most family members cannot accompany you. Coupled with the fear of delivery, most pregnant women will feel nervous. This is a very normal reaction. Emotional stability is very important for a smooth delivery. Therefore, pregnant women should try to keep a relaxed and happy mood and avoid anxiety and tension.

Pregnant women can relax in various ways before childbirth, such as listening to soothing music, doing breathing exercises, reading books about postpartum care, etc., and try to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude. At the same time, they can also learn about the delivery process on the Internet, and learn about the relevant knowledge of fetal development and delivery, so as to increase their understanding and confidence in the delivery process and reduce the pressure caused by nervousness.

Communication: It is also very important to establish good communication and trust with medical staff during the delivery process. Pregnant women should promptly raise their needs and questions and actively cooperate with the work of medical staff to ensure the safety and health of themselves and their babies. They also need to actively cooperate with the work of medical staff. In the delivery room, medical staff will perform various operations and treatments according to the pregnant woman's condition and doctor's orders. Pregnant women need to actively cooperate with the work of medical staff and work together to welcome the arrival of new life.

Self-control of emotions: During childbirth, mothers should learn to control their emotions and avoid shouting. In the face of pain and discomfort during childbirth, mothers can use deep breathing and relaxation techniques to help themselves control their emotions. Deep breathing can relieve physical and mental tension and anxiety and help stabilize emotions.

2. Diet

In the early stages of delivery, it is encouraged to eat early and supplement with high-energy foods such as pasta and cereals to store energy. In the later stages of delivery, it is recommended to eat small amounts and multiple times. When the mother is exerting force, she can consume an appropriate amount of carbohydrates and other foods, including drinking plenty of water, to maintain physical strength and replenish energy. During delivery, the mother should choose light and easily digestible foods, such as white rice porridge, bread, fruits, vegetables, etc., and avoid greasy and spicy foods to avoid indigestion or discomfort. During the delivery process, the mother needs to maintain adequate water intake. She can drink a moderate amount of clear water, light salt water, mild tea, etc. to maintain body water balance. It is recommended that the mother take small and frequent meals to avoid excessive hunger or fullness, which helps maintain stable blood sugar and sufficient physical strength.

3. Other matters needing attention :

While waiting for delivery in the delivery room, mothers should pay attention to their physical sensations, including the frequency and intensity of contractions, duration of labor pains, etc., and inform medical staff in a timely manner.

Mothers can also listen to soothing music to help relieve pain.

While waiting for delivery in the delivery room, if you need to use delivery supplies (such as stress balls), please follow the guidance and suggestions of professionals to use them correctly.

Knowing the knowledge about the labor process in advance, including the delivery process, prenatal and postnatal care, etc., will help pregnant women respond in time and cooperate with the work of medical staff.

Childbirth is a physically demanding process. Pregnant women need to rest in time and maintain moderate activity to avoid excessive fatigue, and pay attention to regulating their emotions and physical and mental state.

Please remove and keep any contact lenses and jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc.) before entering the delivery room.

In addition, before going to the delivery room to wait for delivery, the expectant mother needs to prepare some necessary items, including prenatal examination records, medical insurance cards, ID cards and other relevant documents for the medical staff in the delivery room to check; choose loose and comfortable pajamas for easy changing and moving, and soft slippers to make the period of waiting for delivery more comfortable; prepare enough sanitary napkins and toilet paper for the mother, especially blood-absorbing towels needed after delivery to keep clean and hygienic; toothbrush, toothpaste, facial cleanser, towels and other personal toiletries; in addition to preparing daily necessities needed by the mother herself, she also needs to prepare some supplies for the unborn baby, such as milk powder and bottles, diapers, baby clothes, small blankets, etc.

In short, pregnant women need to pay special attention during the delivery room to ensure the health and safety of themselves and the fetus. At the same time, communication and cooperation with medical staff are also very important. I hope that pregnant women and their families can understand, support and cooperate with each other during the delivery room, and smoothly welcome the arrival of new life. I hope all expectant mothers can smoothly pass the delivery stage and safely and smoothly welcome the arrival of the new baby!

The opinions expressed in this article are personal. If you have any questions or need further help, please consult professional medical staff. (Qiu Nan, Lingshou County People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province)