Preparing for Childbirth

By Smith Thompson


For a woman who is going to deliver her first baby, it is important to make some preparations for an easier, worry-free and safe labor. Normally, a pregnant female carries a child on her womb for nine months and that is enough for the couple to prepare for everything - finances, baby clothes, formula and insurance. However, there is something that woman has to do on her own and with her body to ensure that she and her baby will be safe and do well during the delivery process. Like any important event or business, child birth is also something that should be planned.

Nourishing and Birth-Giving Setup

For a birth setting, the hospital is the most obvious choice for every woman who is going to deliver a child. However, there are cases when some mothers have given birth outside the hospital because of unexpected circumstances such as early water breaks and accessibility issues. It is recommended by specialists to come to the hospital within a month in advance for confinement and pre-natal care. Nobody can tell your exact due date so it is much better to relax and wait for the time in a medical facility.

Another vital factor on your pregnancy period is nutrition. If the mother is healthy, the child in the womb is going to have a fast and complete development. It is advisable for you to get all the vitamins from the food but to make sure that you've got it all, taking vitamin supplements is necessary. Folic acid, iron, vitamin C, and calcium are some of the important vitamins that a pregnant mom needs. If the pregnant woman is a vegan or vegetarian, it would be difficult for her to find enough iron and vitamin B12. They can consult their doctor or a dietician for advice and to make sure that they are getting enough vitamins that they need.

Preparing the Body for Childbirth

When it comes to preparing a woman's body for giving birth, the perineum, which is also known as the pelvic floor must be prepared. Doing so will make the muscles more flexible that helps in childbirth. It also decreases the chance of wall tearing and could provide a safe delivery especially for first time mothers. Perineum massage is one way to prepare the pelvic floor and this should be done for the rest of the pregnancy days.

Exercises can also contribute to tone and prepare the muscles aside from perineum massage. One of those is the Kegel exercises which are designed to help support the organs in the pelvic area. Like perineum massage, this should be done daily but throughout the pregnancy. Squatting, tailor sitting and pelvic tilt will also get your body ready for childbirth. All these guarantee great benefits without too much effort so consult your doctor, ready everything and make sure that you and your baby are safe on the day of your labor.




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