How To Have a Painless Delivery

[xxbanbanxx]

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ako i gave birth last sept 2008 normal delivery rako makaya raman ang sakit sa labor basta i ready lang jud imo self dili ka mag tense2x asta igka gawas sa baby wala sai sakit asta ang pagtahi.huna2 raman nang sakit kuno kaayo.ako gihimo ato katong ga labor nako kay ako nalang gipaakpaak ang pillow nako hehehehe.ayaw palabi ug kaon basta hapit na imo due para dili sad lisud bah...go girl!

[angelfyre]

Hi Gals, I'm a first time mom-to-be. Please help me prepare for the big day to deliver my baby this Christmas. I am concern about the pain that might cause me. How can I have a painless labor and delivery?

epidural, but dili daw ni maayo for d baby. sakit ni sya...sa bulsa



CS is not painless. sakit inig hupas sa anethesia. dugay recovery. even farting hurts

dont worry, maagwanta ra lage na. taas man ug pain threshold ang women kesa sa mga laki

[xxbanbanxx]

theres no such thing as painless delivery bisan asa ka ma cs or epidural naa lang gihapoy sakit...pray lang na makaya nimo nya paningkamot nga normal imo delivery..ang imo hunahunaon nga nakaya man gani sa uban unsa pa kaha ikaw.sis mao man sad na ako pirme hunahunaon katong preggy pako..kong sakit pa ang manganak wala na untay mga babaye nga ganahan mamabdos kong ang kasakit ray basihan.

[rizzayap]

They're right sis.. Sakit dyud manganak.. I just gave birth last January 14, 2009 and it's my 4th time but bisan mo joke ako husband na seasoned na daw ko na sakitan gihapon ko. Thank god dali ra ko mag labor and manganak.. Nagpa admit mi mga 10:30, ni gawas ang baby 11:25.. Pag wish lang na dali ra ka mag labor.. I think exercise will help you..Good luck sis!

[ladymarie]

ako pud first time mom ko pro dugay2 pko manganak, 2 mos pa ako tyan. mau nagbasa basa nko ani nga thread kay helpful kau.

[t1m0y]

I will let my girlfriend read this thread...para ready na if ever..hehehe

[Donnax]

lami ang feeling kung normal delivery ka..promise...for me, dili sakit manganak..mas sakit ang labor..ang manganak murag ra jud kag nag pupu og pinaka dako na tooot...as in!lami ang feeling pag na feel nimo pag gawas sa baby sa imo vagina...dili man kaayo sakit ang tahi..basta for me,sakit ang labor...naka ingong gyud ko,di nako mu usab..hehehe

[crush_23]

first time pud nako....september pa ako EDD..

unsaon pag overcome sa fears kay nerbyosa kaau ko....huhuhu unsaon nalang neh...kuyawan gali ko kada prenatal..ahak kaau....i admit talawan jud ko kay sukad2 karon pa ko ma injectionan and all..

[xxbanbanxx]

Breathing techniques for labour




How does breathing help in labour?

Rhythmic breathing during labour maximises the amount of oxygen available to you and your baby. Breathing techniques can also help you cope with the pain of contractions (NCCWCH 2007: 94).

When you are tense and frightened, your breathing becomes shallow and rapid. Your shoulders are pulled up towards your ears and your neck and shoulder muscles feel tight and rigid. If you move into a state of panic, you start over-breathing, sucking the air into your lungs and breathing out in short, sharp gasps.

Panic breathing cuts down on the amount of oxygen you take in for yourself and for your baby. You feel light-headed and out of control. Pins and needles start in your fingers and your mouth feels numb.

Panic-breathing is a common reaction to very stressful or frightening situations. It's normal, but your body can't continue in this state for long without becoming exhausted. In labour, your aim is to conserve your energy as much as possible, and give your baby plenty of oxygen to help him cope with the stress of being born. Rhythmic breathing can help you do this.


Breathing patterns for labour

Close your eyes for a moment now and focus on your breathing.

Notice how rhythmical it is. You breathe in, then there's a slight pause before you breathe out. Your out-breath matches your in-breath in length and depth. You pause slightly before your lungs draw the next breath in.

Keep your breathing rhythmical. Don't let the in-breath become longer than the out-breath. If anything, your out-breath should be longer than your in-breath.

When you are having very strong contractions, your breathing will become shallower. There's nothing wrong with this as long as your breathing doesn't start to get faster and faster and turn into panic-breathing.


Simple breathing techniques

It can help to practise relaxation techniques and strategies during pregnancy so that you can use them effectively in labour (MIDIRS 2008: 15). Try the following breathing techniques:

• Think of the word "relax". It has two syllables, "re" and "lax". Now try this exercise. As you breathe in, think "re" to yourself, and as you breathe out, think "lax". Don't let your mind wander away from repeating the word "relax"' in tune with your breathing. When you breathe out, try to let go of any tensions in your body. Focus on the muscles which you know become tense when you're stressed. Remember, every time you breathe out: "laaaax". The out-breath is the one to focus on: the in-breath takes care of itself!

• Or you can try counted breathing. As you breathe in, count slowly up to three or four (or whatever number seems comfortable for you) and as you breathe out, count to three or four again. You might find that it's more comfortable to breathe in to a count of three and out to a count of four.

• Try breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. Keep your mouth very soft as you sigh the breath out. In through your nose, and out through your mouth. Many women also find it helpful to make a sound on the out-breath, such as "oooooooh" or "aaaaaah". In between contractions, have sips of water to prevent your mouth from becoming dry.


Support with breathing

It can be very hard to keep your breathing rhythmical and to relax every time you breathe out when you're having painful contractions, you're tired, and labour seems to be endless. This is where the support of your birth partner is essential. He can help you keep your breathing steady by breathing with you.

You need to be in eye contact with him, and he can hold your hands or place his hands on your shoulders, leaning gently on them. Then you can follow his pattern of breathing as he breathes in through his nose and blows out softly into your face. Practise this during pregnancy.

It feels strange to begin with and both of you may be rather self-conscious. However, co-breathing can be very useful when you're in labour and you think you just can't go on any more.


Breathing and pushing

During the second stage of labour, you will be pushing your baby out into the world. Sometimes women are told to hold their breath and push for as long as possible. This is no longer recommended (NCCWCH 2007: 164); there is no evidence that breathing and pushing in this way benefits you or your baby, and it may increase your risk of tearing (Bosomworth and Bettany-Saltikov 2006).

Follow your urges and push as many times per contraction as feels right for you (NCCWCH 2007: 164). You may find that you feel the urge to push briefly three to five times with each contraction, taking several breaths in between (Roberts et al 1987).


What if I have an epidural?

If you've had an epidural, it's recommended that you wait at least an hour from the time you are fully dilated before you start pushing, unless your baby's head is visible or you get a strong urge to push (NCCWCH 2007: 121).

If you still can't really feel where you are meant to be pushing, take a deep breath when your midwife tells you there is a contraction beginning, and as you blow out, let your mind travel down your body to your baby's head between your legs, and push.


Breathing and not pushing

Sometimes women get the urge to push before their cervix is fully dilated. In this case, depending on how far dilated you are, your midwife may ask you not to push to give your cervix more time to open (Enkin et al 2000: 290; Downe et al 2004). This can be extremely difficult!

You can help by changing your position, perhaps onto your side or kneeling on all fours with your bottom in the air and your cheek resting on the ground. When a contraction arrives give four short pants, then a quick in-breath, followed by four more short pants and so on.

You can also repeat the phrase "I must not push" in your head as you pant. Breathe normally between contractions.


hope this can help...

[gumdrop]

first time pud nako....september pa ako EDD..

unsaon pag overcome sa fears kay nerbyosa kaau ko....huhuhu unsaon nalang neh...kuyawan gali ko kada prenatal..ahak kaau....i admit talawan jud ko kay sukad2 karon pa ko ma injectionan and all..

yaw cge think ana... dali ramana kay e practice ra kag utong sa labor room ana