The time of childbirth is approaching, and the expectant mother has thoughts more and more often, but how will they go? How much will it hurt? Some girls, after reading various stories on the Internet, begin to panic that they will not be able to withstand the contractions, and begin to look for tips on how to reduce them. And such methods really exist, but you need to remember that what can help one woman, the other will not work at all.
Instructions
Step 1
To make your contractions less painful, it is helpful to learn how to relax. During the fight, think about something distracted, it is better if it will be some very bright and significant event in your life. It is clear that at the moment when pain rolls over you it is difficult to think about something, but if you manage to do this, then the contractions will not seem so scary. You can imagine that you are at the sea, how warm waves caress your body, or how pleasant it is to walk on the white hot sand. For some, it helps to relax by focusing on the processes taking place in the body at this moment. If possible, you can turn on unobtrusive, calm, relaxing music or take a shower, as water helps to relieve pain and relax.
Step 2
Massage can help relieve pain. You can do it yourself, or you can ask your husband if she is next to you. Rub your lower abdomen with both hands. Have someone massage the lumbosacral region, while the pressure can be quite intense and strong.
Step 3
Watch your breathing. Regular and rhythmic breathing is a guarantee that oxygen will flow better into your body. It is for this reason that you cannot hold your breath, but sometimes you can slow down your breathing, this helps to relax. It is better to breathe in the intervals between contractions, and it is better to speed up breathing during contractions, as this will help to release additional energy and it will be easier to transfer the contraction.
Step 4
For some women, movement can help reduce pain. Walk around the ward, you can kneel or squat. If there is a fitball in the room, jump on it. You can perform body rotations, this will not only help to transfer contractions easier, but also relieve the load on the back. If the contractions are frequent and especially painful, i.e. you can no longer move, get down on all fours, so it will be easier for you to wait them out. Lying on your side will help you achieve the same goal.
Step 5
If the contractions are completely unbearable and nothing helps, then you can ask for an anesthetic injection, but here you need to remember that the use of medications can have side effects, which may take a long time to get rid of.