Childbirth is a very exciting event in a woman's life. From an early age, girls hear horror stories from mothers and grandmothers about the process of having children. The fear of pain, uncertainty and the likelihood of complications does not let a woman go throughout pregnancy and intensifies with the approach of childbirth. It is impossible to completely remove these fears, but you can try to reduce the degree of your experiences.
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Step 1
Uncertainty is very frightening. Childbirth is an unpredictable process. For those who give birth for the first time, everything is exciting, because it is not clear what awaits them outside the door of the maternity hospital. You can relieve anxiety by familiarizing yourself with the birth process. It is now easy to find literature on this topic or information on the Internet.
Step 2
Choosing a good obstetrician and maternity hospital can help you relieve the anxiety of providing medical care at a crucial moment. The opportunity to meet your doctor in advance, the confidence that he knows the specifics of your pregnancy and is ready to give you due attention is reassuring. Choosing a maternity hospital is also very important for your peace of mind. After all, you must be sure that you will receive competent medical care and all the conditions for a safe delivery. Each region has its own popular medical institutions. Often, girls share their impressions of them on local forums. Some maternity hospitals organize excursions for expectant mothers to make it easier for them to make a decision.
Step 3
The most frightening thing is the severe pain that inevitably accompanies childbirth. In the modern world, a way has been invented to avoid it - spinal anesthesia. But this invention of modern medicine is not used in all Russian maternity hospitals and not all women in labor are available. It is impossible to lower the threshold of sensitivity by the power of thought. You can only calm yourself down with self-hypnosis. Pain warns the body of danger. That is why a person is so afraid of her. Pain is natural during childbirth. She comes to give birth to your baby. This is only part of the process, which will be followed by great joy - the opportunity to see your child. As you think about the pain that comes with letting go of the burden, focus your thoughts on the joy you will experience when you have a baby. Think about your child, imagine his smile and the feelings that you will experience. And during childbirth, in the most difficult moments, think about the baby. It is difficult, but it works because at this moment you are distracted.
Step 4
It is often anxious to think that labor may start suddenly in an unexpected place, and you will not make it to the hospital in time. It is only in films that a child is born right in a car or train, without waiting for medical attention. Labor usually lasts 16-18 hours. This time is quite enough to get to your hospital. Rapid labor is very rare, but it also takes 1, 5-3 hours.
