A woman's body is naturally designed to be able to give birth normally. Although the process is quite difficult to go through, there are distinct advantages that you can feel from having a normal delivery.
Many pregnant women want to have a normal delivery process during childbirth. Unfortunately, the pain that occurs during contractions often makes them finally fail to do this. Whereas contractions are the body's natural way to facilitate the descent of the baby into the birth canal and out of the mother's stomach.
Various Benefits of Normal Childbirth
Almost all women who have given birth vaginally agree that this process is unbearable pain. But behind that, there are various pleasures that can only be felt by mothers who gave birth normally, namely:
- The healing process after normal delivery is usually faster, so the patient can be allowed to go home sooner too
- Lower infection rate in vaginal delivery than caesarean section
- Early initiation of breastfeeding (IMD) can be done as soon as possible without any obstacles in operating equipment such as in caesarean section delivery
- The emergence of a sense of pride after successfully carrying out a normal delivery process because it is able to push the baby out with its own body strength.
If you're worried about tearing during labor, don't worry. Vaginal tissue is soft and flexible, so even if there is a tear, it is generally still in the light category and the recovery process is also fast.
In addition to mothers who give birth, babies born normally also get benefits, for example being more resistant to various health problems, including respiratory problems.
Tips for Preparing for Normal Childbirth
If you choose this method as your delivery process later, make sure you are prepared for all the consequences, including the pain. But don't worry too much, with the right preparation and support you can definitely get through it more easily.
To carry out a normal delivery process, you can start with a series of preparations for childbirth, such as:
- Regularly check your pregnancy to the doctor
- Understand the condition of your pregnancy, as well as seek information about the birth plan that will be undertaken
- Doing regular exercise, such as pregnancy exercise or walking
- Doing relaxation or meditation to manage the mind to stay calm
- Maintain a healthy body, including regulating diet and adequate intake of nutrients needed
- Asking your husband/mother to accompany you during childbirth so that you are more enthusiastic in undergoing the labor process
Apart from that, what is also important is to prepare things that will be needed for later delivery, from choosing a place to give birth, preparing finances, clothing, to transportation.
After knowing the information above, you don't need to be afraid to overdo it anymore, OK! Especially if the doctor has assessed your physical condition as healthy and safe to give birth normally.
With careful preparation, as well as the help of adequate equipment and medical personnel, your delivery can go smoothly. In fact, pain and discomfort during normal delivery can also be minimized.
If you are still unsure about giving birth normally, you can consult your obstetrician first about the risks and benefits of each choice of delivery method.
