Childbirth is a rather difficult process, both physically and mentally. Therefore, it is very important for the expectant mother on day "X" to arrive at the maternity hospital prepared and behave correctly during labor.
Getting ready for the maternity hospital
First of all, a couple of months before giving birth, you need to collect things that will be useful to you in the hospital. Put everything in plastic bags. Bags are generally discouraged in healthcare facilities. It is worth noting that each hospital has its own list of necessary things. In some, you need to bring a minimum - things for the newborn and hygiene products for you, in others they ask you to bring much more with you to childbirth. And in order not to lug an extra load with you, it is better to clarify in advance in the medical institution where you plan to give birth, what exactly to take with you. Separately fold and put on top of the bag things for the newborn that will be put on him immediately after birth - a diaper, socks, a vest, a bonnet.
Day "X"
On the "X" day, when the contractions start or the waters leave, go to the hospital, do not forget to take your exchange card and passport with you. In order not to change clothes for a long time in the hospital, you can immediately take off the excess at home and go to the hospital in a dressing gown. After the doctor on duty examines you and sends you to the delivery block, do not rush to lay out all the things from the packages. Here you will only stay for a few hours, until the baby is born. Then you will be transferred to the postpartum ward. Therefore, only take out the things for the baby and the things you will need during labor and childbirth.
As a rule, in maternity hospitals, the medical staff themselves offer the mothers in labor equipment that helps them to endure contractions more easily - a fitball, a small mat that can be laid on the floor, a low chair for a duck. If you are not offered, ask the nurse for them. Walk more, so it will be easier for the baby to go down the birth canal. In advance in your mobile phone download the special program "Svatkoschitalku" and mark the frequency of contractions in it. Using such a program is much easier than writing down the time in a notebook. This will help the obstetrician monitor the intensity of labor.
Be prepared for the fact that the medical staff will not be constantly next to you, especially at the first stage, when the cervical dilatation is small. The midwife will visit you periodically for check-ups, and the nurses and nurses will occasionally drop by to make sure that the birth process is progressing as expected. And most of the time, before trying, you will be alone with your contractions. Afraid to be alone in the ward, take a partner for childbirth - husband, mother or girlfriend.
During contractions, a woman experiences terrible pain, many are in panic, expectant mothers scream for urine, call for help, require painkillers. Do not panic and rush around the room. Save your strength, they will still be useful to you.
It is also very important to establish contact with the obstetrician who is giving birth to you. There is no need to be afraid to tell him about your feelings, experiences. An experienced doctor will always calm and dispel all your doubts, tell you how to facilitate and speed up the process of childbirth. Do not hesitate to tell the midwife if you really feel like using the toilet for a big time. If the disclosure is already large or full, this is a sure sign that the child is about to come out.
In some maternity hospitals, expectant mothers are offered a choice of a position for childbirth - sitting in a special chair, lying on their back or on their side, sitting on a special chair, standing. If it seems to you that in a certain position you feel the attempts more strongly, consult your doctor if you can take this position. But don't insist if the doctor won't let you. Listen to what health workers tell you and follow their advice without question.
The task of the expectant mother is to give birth to a healthy baby. And this largely depends on the woman's mood for childbirth and her behavior in the hospital. Do not think about pain, think about meeting your baby soon. And then you will not be afraid of any difficulties.
