Normal Delivery

It is defined as a natural way of bringing the baby into this world. It is not difficult to have natural and normal childbirth unless you have some medical complications. The vaginal birth process helps in having a healthy baby and a quick recovery. What are the signs and symptoms of Normal Delivery? You may experience changes a few weeks before the expected due date. However, the signs vary from one woman to another and from pregnancy to pregnancy. Symptoms that appear one to four weeks before labour: Lack of coordination Loosened joints Urge to urinate Braxton Hick’s contractions (false contractions) Dilation of the cervix Watery stools Advanced symptoms: Warm sensation in the abdomen Increasing contractions Vaginal bleeding Intensifying back pain Severe pain from contractions Why should you prefer Normal Delivery? Giving birth to a baby is a natural process, and the human body is designed for it. Healthy women may not even require painkillers or epidural. Here are a few points which will tell you why you should keep your delivery as natural as possible: Shorter Labour: Painkillers and epidurals slow down the contractions and increase the total labouring period. When you don’t feel the contractions, you will not know when to push and cannot progress to the labouring stage. Epidural leads to medical interventions: Epidural disconnects you from the natural push action, so doctors give uterine stimulants or assist delivery by vacuum or forceps. Healthier for both mom and baby: Normal delivery requires a short recovery time. Babies receive protective bacteria from the birth canal, which helps build their immune system. It also decreases the risk of respiratory diseases. Facilitates breastfeeding: Usually delivered babies adapt to breastfeeding with ease. Also the pain relievers given in C-section deliveries pass on to the baby through breastfeeding.

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