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Best Tips To Prepare Yourself For Childbirth!

Here are a few expert tips that you can follow to prepare yourself for childbirth!

As we know, pregnancy is a phase in a woman's life that is very much cherished; however, it does come with a lot of fear and anxiety for the mother, especially during the time of labour. So, you must follow a few tips to prepare yourself for childbirth!

Childbirth or labour is associated with certain risk factors that cause anxiety in the pregnant women, so it is very important for her to take certain precautions.

A number of complications can occur during childbirth that may harm the health of both the mother and child.

So, it is quite natural for the pregnant woman and even her family to be worried during this time.

It is also important for the mother to keep her cool and follow a healthy lifestyle to prevent unforeseen complications that can occur during childbirth.

So, if you want to stay stress-free during the time of labour and have an effortless childbirth, there are a few tips you can follow, as a to-be mother!

Tip #1

Tip #1

Firstly, it is important for the mom to gain some knowledge about the childbirth process, especially if it is her first time, just to be aware of what could happen during the process.

Tip #2

Tip #2

In preparation for childbirth, you can also practise kegel exercises, in which you tighten and release your pelvic muscles in intervals. This exercise can make childbirth less painful.

Tip #3

Tip #3

You can also get regular massages done from professionals, concentrating on your abdominal and pelvic region, to make childbirth easier.

Tip #4

Tip #4

Just a few days before the date of the delivery your doctor may advice you to alter your diet slightly and take in foods that are low in spice and sodium content.

Tip #5

Tip #5

While preparing yourself for childbirth, you can also learn certain breathing exercises that make labour pain and contractions less painful.

Tip #6

Tip #6

It is very important to discuss the birthing options with your doctor, as different kinds of precautions and care can be taken, depending on whether the labour is normal or a C-section.

Tip #7

Tip #7

You can also practise meditation and yoga, starting just a few weeks before the date of delivery, to help calm your nerves.

Tip #8

Tip #8

Lastly, ensure that you have your partner or your loved ones with you, at the time of delivery, so that they can give you the much needed emotional support and also share your joy!

Story first published: Friday, December 16, 2016, 15:41 [IST]
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