Does a tight cervix affect a normal birth?

The impact of natural childbirth on women's bodies is less than that of another delivery method, cesarean section, so many people hope to give birth through natural childbirth. Many pregnant women who want to give birth naturally will experience a tight cervix. Faced with this situation, many people will worry about whether the tight cervix will affect natural delivery. Then let's talk about whether a tight cervix affects normal delivery.

A tight cervix does not affect normal delivery. As long as there is no abnormality in the bony birth canal, the uterine contraction is good, and the fetal position is correct, normal delivery is generally possible. Just keep a happy mood. The direct factors that determine whether a natural birth is possible mainly include labor force, fetal size, fetal position, whether the birth canal is normal, etc. A natural birth does not necessarily happen just by asking for it. A natural birth is just a result, and don't force it if you can't have it.

Conditions required for a normal birth:

1. The fetal position is correct. Children with correct fetal position are more likely to have a normal birth.

2. The expectant mother has a large pelvis and exercises regularly.

3. The size and weight of the fetus are appropriate.

4. The expectant mother has good physical fitness.

5. Replenish energy and strength during the production process.

6. Sufficient amniotic fluid can prevent the baby from lack of oxygen.

Principles of confinement for normal childbirth:

1. Keep warm and avoid catching cold

During the confinement period, you should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold. The indoor temperature is 25-26℃, and the humidity is 50%-60%. Pay special attention not to blow air directly into the air conditioner. In addition, avoid contact with cold water during the confinement period. In late autumn, add clothes in time and try to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. If you catch a cold during the confinement period, it will affect the mother's physical recovery and make her prone to rheumatism and other postpartum diseases.

2. Combine work and rest

In the early days after delivery, when the mother feels weak, dizzy, and fatigued, she must stay in bed and rest more. The time she gets up should not exceed half an hour. As her strength gradually recovers, the time can be slightly extended, but it should be limited to 1-2 hours. At the same time, you should avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time during the confinement period, which will cause waist pain, back pain, leg pain, and pain in the knees and ankles.

3. Keep clean

Keep your body clean to avoid bacterial infection and inflammation. Right after giving birth, women have a lot of secretions from their private parts. They should pay attention to washing the vulva with warm water every day to ensure that the vulva is clean and hygienic, and keep the vulva dry to avoid infection. If there is a wound, it should be carefully cared for to avoid cracking and inflammation.

4. Adjust your diet

Taboo foods after normal delivery include: leeks, peppers, barley products, acidic foods, etc. These are foods that can cause milk to dry up. During the confinement period, you should eat more fruits and vegetables every day to help your body recover quickly.

5. Develop good living habits and keep a happy mood

You should keep a happy and comfortable mood and avoid extreme mood swings. Have regular bowel movements, don't sleep in, drink a glass of warm water in the morning to moisten the intestines; drink plenty of water to maintain fluid balance; consume enough vegetables, fruits and other fiber-rich foods; it is not necessary to eat big fish and meat every day during confinement, a balanced diet is the most important.

6. Avoid sexual intercourse within two months after delivery

It should be done during the postpartum check-up 42 days after delivery, and the doctor's permission should be obtained before starting the medication. The appropriate time is 2 months after delivery. If you have sex, you must pay attention to contraception to avoid getting pregnant again.