5 questions of pregnant women before giving birth

Every baby is born in a unique way. That's why the story of giving birth often makes expectant mothers so curious and nervous.

Here are 5 common questions that expectant mothers have before giving birth. Hopefully the answers will help you calmly enjoy your delivery.

1. When does labor pain start? When will it end?

Most labor pains will begin around the time you go into labor, which is often referred to as “early labor.” During this stage, it’s best to stay home and take a walk, lie down, or have a snack.

During labor, contractions occur frequently and painfully, while the cervix dilates. The normal rate of uterine dilation in a first-time mother is at least 1 cm per hour and can last for 6-12 hours.

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2. What are the obvious signs that you should go to the hospital?

Ideally, you should go to the hospital when your contractions are starting to get closer together and the pain is starting to get more intense. This is when your contractions are coming every 4-5 minutes for at least an hour and they are getting stronger, longer, and closer together. If you can't bear it, start thinking about going to the hospital.

3. Should I walk around the hospital while waiting to give birth?

Most hospitals will allow and encourage you to take a walk, but you will need to check your baby’s heart rate every 15 minutes. You can also take a relaxing bath or use pain relief techniques. If you have an epidural, you will have an IV, which can make walking difficult.

4. Does epidural anesthesia slow down the birth process?

If you have too much anesthesia, it will be difficult to feel what you are doing when you push. According to Jonathan Waters, MD, director of anesthesia at Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, USA, epidurals usually delay labor by about 40 minutes. In some cases, anesthesia can actually speed up labor as a mother relaxes and overcomes the pain.

5. Besides epidural anesthesia, are there any other ways to relieve pain?

Many women find they can control their pain by using drug-free methods such as Lamaze breathing or the Bradley method, which emphasize visualization and a solid understanding of the birth process. Water birth is also a less painful birth method chosen by many mothers.

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