The Wonderful Process And Stages Of Birth

I think one of the best ways to enjoy life is to appreciate all phases of it. We must be present here and now. This is also the key to experiencing the wonder of the different stages of birth.

There are various signs that tell us when the birth is about to begin. One is that the cervix expands by three to four centimeters, and the other is that it is shortened by over 50%.

Another sign that you are about to give birth is that your contractions come every ten minutes, and are medium to intense.

But even before this happens, you will review the previous symptoms of childbirth. This phase is characterized by contractions that are not rhythmic and do very little harm if they hurt at all.

Rest can help ease these. Their duration can vary from a few hours to several days.

If you experience the following symptoms of childbirth, it’s time to go to the hospital:

• Rhythmic uterine contractions that are progressive and intense occur at least once every five minutes over a period of at least one hour. These pains do not go away when you rest.
• When a pregnant woman s water goes, she will feel like she has urinated involuntarily. In this case, you need to go to the hospital even if you do not have contractions.

In the latter case, it is very important to pay attention to the amount and properties of the released liquids. They should usually be transparent, like water.

If the fluid is greenish in color, this may be a sign of a decrease in fetal health. Go to the hospital immediately if this happens.

Bloodspotting

It may be normal to have a small amount of blood in your vaginal discharge. This will be very bright, lighter than your period, and is known as “spotting”.

If you bleed as if you are menstruating, or even more, go to the hospital immediately.

Before you can see your baby’s face, feel them, hold them in your arms and feed them, you must go through various processes.

Before the big day, get ready. Today, most maternity units take into account the parents’ wishes about the birth process.

Some medical centers can make a birth plan available to you. This is a document that you can prepare in advance and contains information about the type of medical care that the mother wants to receive.

The Spanish Pediatric Association explains that even if you were not given a chance to write a birth plan , the healthcare staff who look after you during the birth must provide you with all the necessary information.

They will tell you what the regular hospital procedures are and what human and material resources you have access to.

The wonderful stages of birth

I will now tell you more about stages of birth in the natural way.

This description is based on a documentary prepared and published by the Spanish Pediatric Association, which provides advice and explanations in its practical guidance for parents.

Extension period

Early labor is often the first sign that childbirth is about to begin, but in reality, the first stage of the many stages of childbirth is enlargement.

This can take up to 10 hours in a woman who has given birth before. For first time mothers, this stage can meanwhile last for about 15 hours.

This is usually the longest phase of the birth, and involves a series of changes for both mother and bab y, to adapt and facilitate the birth.

Once this phase has begun, birth does not usually stop unless there is a problem with how it is progressing.

You will notice rhythmic, intense labor pains, which are usually painful and do not go away even if you rest for a while. These can range from two to four, or even five contractions every ten minutes.

During the enlargement period, there are several steps to follow, depending on the frequency of the contractions.

Delivery period

When you are fully expanded, to 10 cm, the next stage is to deliver your baby. This is the final phase that ends when the baby is born.

Birth or delivery characteristics:

• Duration : Delivery can take about two hours for first-time mothers, and one for women who have previously given birth.

However, you should take into account that if you choose an epidural, this phase may take longer.

• The contractions will be rhythmic and more intense, although the frequency may decrease.
• You will feel the need to push.

There will be a feeling of pressure on your vaginal and rectal area, which will make you feel like you need to squeeze.

This may be a sign that the enlargement is complete and that the baby’s head has moved down the birth canal.

With epidural pain relief, you may not feel this sensation or it may be greatly reduced. You are advised to push spontaneously when you feel every woe.

Guided pressure can also be used: In this case, a specialist will tell you when and how much to press.

After a few minutes you will have your baby in your arms. Now begins another phase: raising and caring for your child.