How To Get A Normal Labor

Introduction

In present days normal labor was become difficult due to the stress conditions, working hours, environmental factors etc.,. Except for some severe  medical conditions, over 95% of women are capable of normal delivery, provided they are supported, encouraged and given the right facts about good diet, exercise, labor, childbirth, etc.

Nutritional chart for normal labor

Source	Nutritional Values
1.       avocados	Rich source of vitamin c, B6, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin K, folate and fibre
2.       Eggs	Excellent source of protein, essential amino acids and omega 3-fatty acids
3.       Olive oil	Contains fatty acids, beneficial for the neutral development of the baby
4.       Green Vegetables	Green veggies contain excellent sources of iron. Such as broccoli, spinach etc.
5.       Filtered water	Drink a lot of water during pregnancy, helps to flushes out toxins from the body
6.       Others	Orange juice, cereals, lenticles, milk, peas, rice, cottage cheese, properly cooked meat etc., are also good pregnancy foods.

 

Tips for Normal delivery

While there is no magic wand that will guarantee a 100% normal delivery outcome, there are definitely things that you can do to help yourself become an active participant in your baby’s birth and not be relegated to a “patient” in your hospital subject to IVs, drugs, and medical procedures. These include the following:

During pregnancy it is important to stick to a well-balanced diet that comes from all the food groups- fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat and fish (properly cooked). This is beneficial for getting the right amount of protein, vitamins and energy.

Maintain an active lifestyle, with regular, brisk walking schedules.

Drink lots of water (8-10 glasses a day)

Do gentle exercises that will make your body fit and flexible, especially the pelvic region, for the baby’s descent to become easy.

Keep yourself emotionally happy and stress free. Listen to good music, and try to be positive.

Avoid “test syndrome” where some women are constantly testing themselves (e.g. ultrasound, blood tests, scans etc) and worrying themselves to death.

Conduct your due diligence on hospitals/ doctors you are going to select for your childbirth. Check if your doctor or hospital will support your wish for normal delivery? Check what are their normal delivery rates?

Create a Birth Plan, which is  document that articulates you and your husband’s expectations of your hospital when you go there for giving birth. You might want to create the Birth plan in advance and share it with your doctor who will be at birth, and work with her to arrive at a mutually acceptable plan.

Attend a childbirth class or prenatal class such as Lamaze helps you during your pregnancy and childbirth.

It is to be remembered that even if you go past your “due date”, as long as you and your baby are doing well it is perfectly fine to wait.

Conclusion

By following the above tips, and by taking proper nutritious food normal labor is possible in almost 95 % cases.

Thanks,

Health, Dec-2012