15 tips to feel comfortable at birth
A good pregnancy is very important for a comfortable birth . Birth should be considered as a reward for the 40-week pregnancy journey. It is especially important to be comfortable during the first birth. So what can be done to feel comfortable at birth? Psychiatrist / Psychotherapist Asst. Assoc. Dr. Rıdvan Üney listed his suggestions on the subject.
1. Choose a hospital for
childbirth Before giving birth, it is important to visit the hospital where you are going to give birth. In this way, you will have less anxiety while going to the birth. Unfamiliar places can raise our anxiety. The proximity of the hospital where you will give birth will make you more comfortable. Go to courses on childbirth Attending courses on
childbirth will allow you to rehearse in a sense. So if you have magnified your birth in your mind, it will reduce your anxiety. 3. Have the spouse participate in the birth
Today, many hospitals are sensitive to this issue. Talk to your partner about this. If you have a lot of anxiety; Having your spouse with you will not only prevent you from feeling less strange, but also make you feel comfortable and safe psychologically.
4. Read about
birth. Read books about birth. Many people search this online, but there is accurate as well as dirty information on the internet. Do not forget this. Reading and getting informed will take you away from your anxiety and fears. 5. Talk to your
mother about your own birth Mothers are comforting about their experience with childbirth. You can get information by talking about your own birth with your mother. It will also make you feel good to learn about happy memories about you that you don't know about. Share your birth concerns with your doctor
In some cases, there is not enough time to talk to the obstetrician. Nevertheless, make time and talk about your concerns. Thus, it will be easier for the physician to understand your anxiety level and you can get information that will comfort you from him. Make sure to reduce your question marks before giving birth.
7. Imagine the child you will hold in your arms after birth
. During pregnancy; Dreaming of the scene of the first encounter with your child after the birth makes both pregnancy and birth go easy. This daydreaming work, called imagination work, works well in many psychological problems. It will undoubtedly work at birth too. 8. Do yoga and relaxation exercises
during pregnancy During pregnancy, yoga will relax you a lot if you can. In addition, breathing exercises will make it easier for you to cope with troublesome situations. However, you should start these early in pregnancy if possible. Thus, it will be easier for you to practice these exercises due to your experience. Remember that pregnancy and childbirth are a healthy process
Unfortunately, fears have increased as knowledge increases today. However, women give birth since the first age. This is a woman's nature. It gives birth even without professional help. You are not different either. Do not overlook this fact.
10. Talk to your doctor during pregnancy and do the recommended exercises.
Exercise; It will work your muscles more comfortably at birth and increase your resistance to stress. Make sure to exercise, taking into account your physician's recommendations during pregnancy. Even walking alone increases the secretion of hormones that will make our body feel positive. Don't always listen to birth stories
If you are sensitive, don't listen to birth stories from those around you. Because people can tell positive stories as well as negative stories. You may not have the chance to know this before. Even if the other party has good intentions, you may be upset by your sensitivity. Continue your current prenatal life
Do not spoil the normal of your life. If your doctor has not made a recommendation, continue your normal life until birth. Birth, which is a natural condition, if you try to avoid yourself excessively; it will grow more and more in your mind. Maintain your living habits throughout the birth. Of course, except habits such as alcohol and smoking.
13. Talk to your spouse about financial matters
before the birth. Before the birth, make real use of your savings with your spouse, both for hospital expenses and because you will not be working for a while. Get information from your doctor and hospital about the expenses. Do not have to think about these during the birth process. 14. If you have tocophobia (fear of giving birth), do not neglect it.
Tocophobia (fear of giving birth) can mainly be seen in one in every 9-10 women. The person is extremely worried about giving birth. It is a treatable condition. Psychotherapy and hypnosis are used in treatment. If you have such a situation, always consult a psychiatrist / psychologist. 15. If you have a psychological or psychiatric problem, share this with your obstetrician.
If you have a psychiatric problem or have a previous condition, be sure to get help from a psychiatrist / psychologist during pregnancy. Prenatal problem may increase more. Don't risk it.
