Pregnancy
The moment of birth is the moment that the mother and the father are eagerly waiting for. When the pregnant woman reaches the ninth month of pregnancy, the fetus is ready to go out to life, and the mother begins to prepare for the birth. , Which is accompanied by many symptoms and signs of approaching the expected date.
Date of birth
Many pregnant women worry about having a baby before they are ready, but fortunately, the pregnant body gives many indications that the baby is about to be born. The normal gestational age is 40 weeks, and the prenatal signs between 38 and 39, and labor often occurs 37-42 weeks after the last menstrual cycle. Although there are many signs of impending birth, there is still no indication of the exact date of history and today.
Natural birth symptoms
Symptoms of a normal birth are divided according to the prenatal period:
Pre-labor symptoms
Which appear in the period ranging from one to four weeks before the occurrence of labor, namely:
- This occurs a few weeks before labor, where the fetus takes a position to facilitate its release, so that its head is down. Therefore, the woman feels the need to enter the bathroom many times because of pressure of the baby’s head on the bladder.
- In the days and weeks leading up to labor, the cervix gradually begins to expand, to prepare for the birth and the fetus.
- Increase the feeling of lower abdominal cramps and pain in the lower back.
- Increase the flexibility of bones and joints, in preparation for birth begins joints and pelvic bones to move and expand to facilitate the exit of the fetus during childbirth,
- As the uterus relaxes in preparation for delivery, the rest of the body’s muscles, including rectal muscles, relax, leading to increased bowel movement and diarrhea.
- Stop gaining weight or even losing some weight, which is normal and does not negatively affect fetal weight or health.
- Increased feeling of tiredness and severe need for sleep.
Symptoms of labor
Which are signs that the incidence of labor and the approach of birth, and occurs hours before labor, and vary in nature from one woman to another, and depends on the readiness of the pregnant for this stage, and how to recognize the pain and response to him, and whether this is the first pregnancy or not,
- Vaginal secretions change in color and density, with the pregnant woman seeing dense, sticky discharge of pink color, a good indicator of labor proximity.
- The feeling of tight contractions in the uterus more frequently, but different from the contractions associated with labor, which become stronger and stronger with movement, and do not fear or stop when the situation changes, and it begins with contractions in the lower back and lower abdomen and legs, and increase in intensity and pain and convergence with Time.
- A fluid from the vagina, or so-called vertebrae, descends into the water of the head, a sign that the labor is ripe and that the woman is about to give birth. These fluids are a leakage of amine fluid around the fetus.
Symptoms of premature birth
In some cases, labor may occur before the complete pregnancy is completed and at an unexpected time. The most important symptoms associated with early delivery include:
- Frequent contractions of the uterus may be accompanied by pain or less, separated by a period of 10 minutes or less.
- Feeling low back pain.
- Feel the pressure on the pelvic area.
- Feel cramps in the abdomen, and may be accompanied by gases and diarrhea.
- The occurrence of vaginal bleeding or the appearance of points of blood.
- Changes in the quantity or quality of vaginal secretions, especially if there is a leakage of fluid.
The reasons for the doctor’s review
Certainly, every woman talks to her doctor about the procedure to be followed when she is in labor, but if the woman is not sure whether she feels signs of starting labor or not, you should not hesitate to call the doctor and consulted, Vtnstp voice pregnant during the call will tell the doctor The doctor will ask about the periods between contractions, whether she can speak during these contractions, and other symptoms, so contact your doctor if you feel pregnant with the following symptoms:
- Fluid discharge from the vagina, the amniotic fluid leak surrounding the fetus.
- If fetal movement becomes less than normal.
- Vaginal hemorrhage in large quantities of blood, not just mild points associated with vaginal discharge.
- Feeling high fever or fever, severe headaches, changes in vision.
When expecting labor, the pregnant woman should go directly to the hospital. The doctor will assess the condition and if she is about to give birth, she will be admitted to the hospital. If the appointment is not, the doctor will reassure the mother and calm her home.
Preparation for the birth stage
As the expected date of delivery approaches, the pregnant woman must make the necessary preparations and equipment to ensure an easy birth without complications or complications, including:
- Talk to your husband and parents about the readiness that the pregnant woman intends to do, and make sure that things are organized and complete.
- Planning how to safely transfer the mother to the hospital when labor occurs, whether the husband or family member will do the job, and plan an alternative.
- Pre-knowledge of the approximate time required to reach the hospital.
- Pre-preparation of the bag that will be taken with the mother to the hospital, and it contains all the needs of the mother and fetus for several days.