The whole process of normal delivery

Having a baby is a very great thing, because during the pregnancy, pregnant women will inevitably endure various kinds of pain, and at the same time, pregnant women also have to endure the pain of childbirth during the delivery process. The pain caused by natural childbirth will be more intense than that of caesarean section, and natural childbirth also has certain steps to follow. Under normal circumstances, when the fetus enters the pelvis, it means that the fetus is about to be born. The following article explains the entire process of normal delivery.

1. The first step of normal delivery: the fetus enters the pelvis

As delivery approaches, the fetus also begins to prepare. He will gradually drop down with his head tilted to the side, with the back of his head entering the pelvis first, so that the smallest part of the head can fit into the narrow part of the pelvis.

2. The second step of normal delivery: the fetus enters the birth canal

After the fetus enters the pelvis, in order to make its head fit the size of the pelvic entrance, the fetus will usually retract its chin, press it tightly against its chest, and curl up its body into a round shape. Then it uses the amniotic sac in front of its head to squeeze open the cervix and descend into the birth canal. Because the birth canal is curved, the fetus will adjust its body to adapt to the birth canal, turning its head sideways and gradually moving towards the mother's back.

3. The third step of normal delivery: exposing

After reaching the birth canal, the fetus is completely facing the mother's back. This is the main stage when pregnant women push. According to the doctor's instructions, pregnant mothers use abdominal pressure to help deliver the fetus. Slowly, the fetus's head can be seen.

4. The fourth step of normal delivery: wearing the crown

At this time, in order to prevent the baby's head from hitting the pubic bone at the outlet of the pelvis, the jaw will slowly lift up. The fetus descends further toward the back of the mother's body. When it passes the pubic bone, it uses the pubic bone as a fulcrum to tilt its head back, and then the fetal head comes out.

5. The fifth step of normal delivery: the baby turns its head to the side and the whole body comes out

When the fetus' head just comes out, it is facing downwards and lying prone. At this time, the fetus will turn its body 90 degrees to its side. Because if the baby still faces the mother's back, its shoulders will hit the sharp protrusions called ischial spines. If you turn sideways, you can slowly stretch out your shoulders. Once these two parts are fully out, the whole body will be easy to come out.

6. The sixth step of normal delivery: cutting the umbilical cord and delivering successfully

After the fetus comes out, the umbilical cord is still connected to the placenta, so the umbilical cord needs to be cut, and the mother also needs to be helped to deliver the placenta. The entire delivery process is over.

Although the whole process of natural childbirth is just six simple steps, it takes a long time, especially the pain the mother goes through during childbirth is unimaginable. I hope every mother can get her wish and give birth to a healthy, chubby baby.

Precautions during childbirth

Many pregnant women generally choose natural childbirth because the body recovers faster and it is also very beneficial to the baby. However, there are some issues that need to be paid attention to during natural childbirth. Let’s talk about what issues you need to pay attention to during normal childbirth.

1. The age is between 24 and 28 years old. Generally, this age is considered to be the most suitable stage for childbirth. Expectant mothers younger than this age have immature body tissues, especially the pelvis has not been fully fixed and formed, which is not good for both the mother and the fetus. Elderly mothers who are older than this age have hardened pelvic joints that are not easy to expand, and their uterine contraction and vaginal stretch are also poor, which can prolong the delivery time and make dystocia more likely. Therefore, giving birth at the right age is also very helpful for normal delivery. If you are an elderly mother, it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice to see if a caesarean section is possible.

2. Pay attention to dietary nutrition during pregnancy and control your weight reasonably. During pregnancy, expectant mothers pay great attention to dietary nutrition. If they do not pay attention to controlling their weight, excessive nutritional supplements and excessive fat intake will cause the fetus in the womb to grow too large and will not be able to pass through the birth canal smoothly during delivery, and they will have to rely on surgery.

3. Pregnant women need to do more exercise during pregnancy. In fact, proper exercise is not only beneficial for controlling weight during pregnancy, but also helps with natural delivery. It can shorten the delivery process and reduce the chance of dystocia. Expectant mothers who exercise regularly can usually maintain their physical fitness and cardiopulmonary function at a certain level. Pregnant women with good physical fitness have high tolerance and are better able to withstand labor pain. Therefore, female athletes will have fewer complications during childbirth than ordinary pregnant women. Therefore, expectant mothers can maintain their usual exercise habits, just be careful not to choose intense activities.

4. Have regular prenatal checkups and be confident of a normal birth. In fact, many times as long as you are confident about natural childbirth, you are already halfway to success. As long as you have confidence in natural childbirth and cooperate with the doctor, the delivery will be more efficient. Regular prenatal examinations can help doctors detect problems early, correct and treat them quickly, and allow natural childbirth to proceed smoothly.