Modern hospitals offer moms a variety of methods to cope with the pain. At the heart of some is the introduction of medications, the effect of others is achieved without medication. But there was no universal recipe or not, so different variants combine with each other. Whether to resort to anesthesia, the future parents and the doctor decide. Everything depends not only on the characteristics of the method, but also on the characteristics of the woman's organism, the course of pregnancy, the way of giving birth. In advance, familiarize yourself with the nuances of all kinds of getting rid of the pain and together with the doctor choose the suitable one.
There are several medications (requiring the introduction of medicines) methods of anesthesia.
Spinal anesthesia
It is considered the most effective. The effect is achieved with the help of an anesthetic, which is introduced into the epidural or epidural space of the spinal cord membranes (the spine area). This procedure is carried out with the help of a needle and a thin catheter, through which the drug is delivered. It blocks the pain impulses coming from the lower part of the body, not allowing them to reach the brain. The woman remains conscious. The drug (unlike injectables) is practically harmless to the child, as it does not penetrate into his blood. It is used both for natural childbirth, and for cesarean section, and also for complicated births.
Allows to effectively help future mothers who are not safe to carry out general anesthesia (for example, asthmatics). The method makes it possible to give birth alone to women with hypertension, weakness of labor, late toxicosis. Spinal anesthesia often causes a drop in blood pressure. Sometimes women experience a headache within a few days after childbirth. At the end of the period of labor, the injection of the anesthetic is stopped, so that the patient senses attempts and actively participates in childbirth.
Injection anesthesia
In different periods of delivery, doctors can use such drugs as baralgin, spasmalgin, no-shpa and others. Their main task is not to anesthetize, but to solve certain problems that arise in the process of giving birth. For example, to remove the spasm of the cervix, to coordinate the labor activity. The method does not require the participation of an anesthesiologist. And the drugs themselves have been used for a long time and therefore their action is well studied.
May adversely affect the child: there are difficulties with adaptation (for example, respiratory function is impaired).
Inhalation anesthesia
This type of anesthesia is used in the active phase of childbirth after the cervix is opened by at least 3 cm. The active ingredient (usually nitrous oxide, more commonly known as amusing gas) is fed through the mask during each contraction.
Inhalation method allows you to easily adjust the dose of the drug, taking into account the intensity of contractions. Successfully used in combination with other types of anesthesia. Effectively affects only 50% of women. In some cases, the emotional state of the future mother goes out of control. As a result, it is difficult to concentrate in the most important period of childbirth.
In the clinic pregnant women can offer a choice of several do not require the introduction of drugs into the body and ways to relieve birth pain.
Transcutaneous electroneurostimulation (chance)
Under the influence of electrical impulses released hormones of joy endorphins, reducing pain. Two pairs of electrodes are attached to the back. At the same time, the patient can regulate their actions independently, depending on their feelings. The method is safe and compatible with most other methods of anesthesia. Using Chance does not require special preparation. But it does not give an effect in the last stage of labor and is incompatible with hydrotherapy.
Acupuncture (acupuncture, acupressure, acupuncture)
Exposure to biologically active points of the body is carried out with the help of needles, a laser beam, an electric current or a massage. At the same time painful impulses are blocked, labor activity is harmonized, uteropulmonary circulation improves. The method is harmless for both the pregnant and the baby. Future mummy or her partner can do acupuncture on their own. However, special training is necessary. In the absence of another, use Kuznetsov's applicator: place it under the waist.