How to relieve pain during cervical dilation

When a woman is about to give birth, the cervix will slowly open. The waist muscles will also become tense with anxiety. However, it is best for pregnant women to relax and not be anxious at this time, because it will make the body tense, which is not good for the late delivery and will cause you more pain. So how to reduce the pain of cervical dilation?

How to reduce the pain of cervical dilation

Step 1: The pregnant mother lies on the bed or cushion, and the caregiver gently massages the lower back of the pregnant mother.

Step 2: There are several soft cushions lying on the bed or floor, and the pregnant mother kneels on the cushions. A relative can stand on one side of the bed and constantly caress the pregnant woman's back with both hands to relieve the back pain caused by labor pain.

Step 3: Find a comfortable and soft chair or fabric sofa, and the pregnant mother sits facing inward, with her chest and abdomen leaning on the backrest or sofa with a soft backrest, and her head resting on it in a relaxed manner: the caregiver continues to press the pregnant woman's waist gently.

How much dilation does the cervix need to be before giving birth?

First stage of labor: The cervix dilates until it is fully dilated to 10 cm;

The second stage of labor: the cervix is ​​fully dilated until the baby is delivered;

The third stage of labor: from the birth of the baby to the birth of the embryo;

The fourth stage of labor: 2-4 hours after the embryo is delivered to the birth of the child.

The first stage of labor takes the longest time, which is the dilation period of the cervix. During this period, the cervix gradually expands until it is fully open, that is, it opens to 10 centimeters. In this way, the fetus can pass through the birth canal completely, and then enter the second stage of labor and begin to deliver the fetus.

The above content is a detailed introduction by the editor on how to reduce the pain of cervical dilation. In addition to basic spiritual support, you can also ask your family to massage your back, which can relieve some pain. But these are all auxiliary effects. The most important thing is to adjust your mentality, relieve the body's stress and distract attention.