Where should I deliver my baby?
There are numerous options for you, but it is important to remember that one is not necessarily better than another. Home births, hospital births, and birthing centers are the most frequent choices.
Who can deliver my baby?
Obstetricians and family practitioners are usually the doctors who deliver infants, but qualified nurse midwives and qualified nurses can also perform the task if necessary.
What are my options for childbirth?
Cesarean births and Vaginal births are the only two options to deliver a baby.
What’s a VBAC?
Vaginal Birth After (previous) Cesarean (VBAC); lots of women choose to give birth vaginally having previously given birth via Cesarean. Many women are prospects for this, even if they have had previous Cesarean deliveries. There are certain risks involved, such as uterine rupture but such risks are minimal.
Vaginal Birth After (previous) Cesarean (VBAC); lots of women choose to give birth vaginally having previously given birth via Cesarean. Many women are prospects for this, even if they have had previous Cesarean deliveries. There are certain risks involved, such as uterine rupture but such risks are minimal.
I’m carrying twins; will my delivery be more painful?
That depends on whether delivery is done vaginally or via a c-section. In most cases where multiple babies are present deliveries are done by C-section in conjunction with medication to reduce pain . On the other hand , a vaginal childbirth can more painful as compared to a single baby delivery.
When is it okay to induce labor?
There are lots of reasons why a pregnant woman or her doctor might decide to induce labor, it is usually done if a baby is larger than normal or if it is late more than two weeks. Induced labor has its own risks and it is possible for an induction to fail.
Am I in labor or is it Braxton Hicks contractions?
Several women go through Braxton Hicks contractions in the second and first part of the third trimester and are led to believe they are actually in labor. Consult with your doctor to understand the signs of labor.
Is a water birth safe?
Water births are safe and common. A midwife assisting such a birth helps in making it safer.
What positions can I deliver my baby in?
There are several different positions you can be in during labor and birth to help you relieve pain and discomfort. There are several positions like lying on your back or side, sitting, squatting, standing upright, or on your hands and knees.
What is routine Vaginal Delivery?
Routine vaginal conveyance alludes to the delivery of an infant through the birth waterway without surgery.Patients will encounter contractions which show the start of labour and the cervix starts to dilate (enlarge). At the point when the uterus is completely dilated, the infant’s head will start to show up and the infant will come out of the vaginal canal.
Who are the candidates for normal vaginal delivery?
Routine vaginal delivery is for patients who don’t have complications for example, carrying more than one child.
What are the options to routine delivery?
Cesarean Section (C-Section) which is delivery through an incision made around the abdomen
What is the normal vaginal delivery recovery process?
After your delivery, you will be able to hold your baby. If your baby has special needs or any medical problems, your baby may be moved to another unit or room. For vaginal delivery, your hospital stay will generally last for up to 2 days Your recovery from childbirth depends on your circumstances. You may experience any of the following:
- Vaginal soreness
- Vaginal discharge
- Hemorrhoids
- Difficulty in urinating
- You may return to normal activities such as exercise as soon as possible to gain strength after delivery