Childbirth process

It would seem that in our time there is enough information about what happens to a woman during pregnancy and during childbirth. But it turns out that not all women have a full idea of ​​what awaits them in the final phase of pregnancy. Many are afraid of delivery only because they do not know what to expect from this process. But in fact, childbirth is a completely predictable process, the main stages of which can easily be imagined.

Pregnancy.
Normally, the pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, that is, approximately 280 days. During this time, the fetus is fully formed and turns into a viable developed baby. If the birth begins sooner or later - it indicates a violation in the work of the body and is fraught with a variety of consequences for both the mother and the child. From when the baby is born, depends on his health. And the time when he is born, in turn, depends on the condition of the uterus, the woman's health and the dynamics of the fetus . When a child is ready to be born, the body begins to help him in this.

First step.
Every woman can easily determine that she started giving birth. This will be said quite painful bouts that happen every 15 minutes and last from a few seconds to several minutes. Over time, fights intensify, the interval between them becomes smaller, and the battles last longer. At this time the amniotic fluid flows out - immediately or gradually. If this does not happen, doctors often pierce the bladder to release amniotic fluid. If you notice bloody mucus discharge - this indicates that the mucous plug came out, which made it possible to move away to the amniotic fluid. At the first stages of birth the cervix opens gradually, this period can last up to 8 hours.

Second phase.
At the second stage of labor, contractions become regular, rather strong, the gap between them rapidly decreases. Normally, the cervix opens up to an hour and a half centimeters. Sometimes this process is faster, sometimes it is delayed. The child at this time goes down, it happens gradually. This is a kind of protective mechanism that prevents injuries. A child moves between fights.

The third stage.
Then the cervix of the uterus opens completely - up to 11 cm. After that, the birth of the baby begins. The head of the child enters the mother's pelvis, attempts begin. This feeling is different from the fights, especially the tension of the abdominal press is felt. Normally the process of childbirth lasts no more than an hour, at this time the head is born, then the doctors help to get out the shoulders of the child, then the baby is born completely. After the birth of the baby can put on his mother's belly and put it to his chest. This happens immediately after the doctor clears the mouth and nose of the baby from the mucus and checks the reflexes.

The final.
At the birth of the baby the birth does not end - after 10 - 15 minutes the uterus contracts again and the placenta is born. After that, the process of birth can be considered complete if a doctor's examination showed that the uterus was freed from all parts of the placenta, umbilical cord and other organs that helped the baby develop. After that, mothers put ice on the stomach to speed up the contraction of the uterus, and after several hours of rest, the mother will be able to get up and take care of the newborn on her own.

Of course, this is the scenario of ideal delivery. Sometimes deviations occur, and doctors need intervention, but every mother hopes for the best. In many respects the successful outcome of childbirth depends on the willingness of the mother and her ideas about childbirth. Therefore, it is important to know everything that will wait for you during the birth of your baby, it will help to gather and not make mistakes.