Natural Birth, the beginning of life

• The period of waiting for natural birth is very important and beneficial. Because it not only helps in adjusting the mother’s hormones But it is also a time of preparation for the baby. Adjust the lungs to be ready to face the outside world.
• Natural birth (Natural Birth) is suitable for mothers with normal pregnancies. No risk or complications which natural birth is safe You also get to experience the feelings and instincts of motherhood. which, although painful, creates a deep connection
• natural birth Will help strengthen the immune system. When growing up to be an adult, there is a chance of having diabetes and a chance of developing allergies. less than children who had a cesarean section

good health It doesn’t just mean “not getting sick” but it means having good health from birth until old age. which research shows that “Natural birth” is a part of maintaining good health throughout life.

The beginning of a new life is about to happen. Since the beginning of married life married couple care Pay attention to your health even before the woman becomes pregnant. When a married couple is healthy and perfect Can conceive naturally without complications Affects the health of the baby from birth For the rest of my life It is a transmission of good health. Strong from generation to generation

Nature has arranged the birth process perfectly. If there is no obstruction or intervention in every process natural birth It will help adjust the mother’s hormones that affect the child. Hormones that occur in the natural birth process Will prepare the fetus for birth. to come out into the outside world Ready to breathe and suckle mother’s milk. Many hormones work together to make the birth process complete and fit. Promotes the body to function well and be in harmony naturally. The baby will be born easily. When the birth process is complete Mother will be able to hug her child immediately. It’s continuous happiness. Create emotional bonds (Bonding) and have the baby suckle immediately after birth. (Breastfeeding) will make mother and child have a strong bond from birth. The relationship does not affect only the mind. But the natural birth process will also affect the health of the child as he grows up.

Naturally, the fetus is in the amniotic sac. Breathing through the placenta, which still fills the lungs with fluid But when born Babies must breathe on their own. Therefore, there must be a period of time for adjustment. To come out into a new environment that is not the same as before. in need of support from mother Therefore, the period of waiting for natural birth is considered very important and beneficial. Because it not only helps in adjusting the mother’s hormones But it is also a time of preparation for the baby. Condition your child’s lungs to be ready to face the outside world.

Natural birth

It was an unassisted birth. Do not use painkillers. Don’t use surgery. The mother will give birth by pushing through her vagina. After the completion of the gestational period of approximately 37 weeks but not more than 42 weeks, the baby must be ready to be born in the upside down position. Then it will gradually Move to the pelvic floor to prepare for natural birth.

natural birth Suitable for mothers who have a normal pregnancy. No risk or complications Which natural birth is the safest? You also get to experience the feelings and instincts of motherhood. that, although painful, creates a deep connection It affects the mind and feelings of pride in motherhood.

natural birth Instinctively, you cannot give birth in a lying position. The mother must be in an upright position to allow the gravity of the earth to help pull the child’s head down. Then the baby will gradually Adjust the shape of the head to be long. Gradually little by little It takes many hours. which is generally a natural birth in a hospital It will allow the father or a close, loving relative of the family to stay by the mother’s side. To help prevent mothers from panic and fear. Mothers will have pride in themselves (sense of autonomy) and love for their children that nothing can replace (her birth is her choice). After giving birth, they will become mothers who have developed and built confidence. Affects the mind and happiness of the family.

Advantages of natural birth

The advantages of natural childbirth are as follows:

Advantages for mothers

• Highly safe Because it was a natural birth. No need for anesthesia. or injecting anesthetic into the spinal cord There is little chance of infection in the uterus. And there is less blood loss than a surgical birth.
• The wound is small. Natural birth, especially birth in the first pregnancy Although the vulva is not very flexible. If properly promoted The vagina will be able to expand until the baby can come out without any injury.
• recover quickly Mothers can move, sit up, and walk immediately after giving birth. Including not taking a long time to recuperate.
• You can hug your child right away. Able to build a relationship between mother and child By letting the child suckle the mother’s milk.
• There are no effects of cesarean section. This may affect pregnancy and subsequent births.

Advantages for babies

• Strengthen immunity Babies gain immunity from bacteria (Microbiome) in their mother’s vagina. and will have a continuous landscape until growing up
• When they grow up to be adults, they are less likely to have diabetes than children who have had a Cesarean section. However, it depends on how you live.
• Children who are born naturally are less likely to develop allergies than children who undergo cesarean section.

Research supporting natural birth that affect mother and child

Reducing the pain of natural childbirth

Reducing pain in natural childbirth For mothers who cannot tolerate pain or have little tolerance for pain, taking a maternal class will prepare you to know what to expect. Since the first birth, most mothers face the pain with fear. When fear occurs, hormone secretion becomes unbalanced. Therefore, preparing in advance will help the mother not to panic or be too afraid. Can reduce pain Including not rushing the birth to help the mother relax. This results in a smooth and safe birth.

However, pain during birth gives the mother the strength to push the baby out. Due to natural birth, no equipment or tools are used to pull the baby’s head out.
Prenatal pain is caused by hormones that prepare the body for the birth of a baby. After that, secondary hormones work to stimulate the mother to produce milk. How much or how little milk will be produced depends on the baby who should be breastfed after birth. This is the most sensitive period for building rapport and is the most meaningful skin to skin contact period.

On the other hand, if parents do not take good care of their health from the beginning of preparing for pregnancy. Problems with gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or no complications but being overweight may be detected. This may cause a cesarean section to be performed.

However, nowadays there are beliefs about the auspicious time for giving birth. Many people choose to have a cesarean section. regardless of gestational age causing an unnatural birth The baby will not have time to adjust to breathing on its own. As a result, the child will have rapid breathing. due to water in the lungs Until having to enter the care process to help breathing Including the heartbeat system when newborns need time to adjust in a separate room to see symptoms. As for the mother, she must take care of the wound after giving birth. This type of birth process is like having two sick people, so the mother-child relationship does not occur.

In fact, birth at 37 -38 weeks does not guarantee that the baby will be safe. The baby is not ready to be born No signal has been sent yet. Your baby’s body may not be ready to experience a different environment yet. but was destined to come out by cesarean section

In the case where the mother needs to have a cesarean section It is considered a decisive decision. can be done as well But there should be minimal intervention, such as a C-section when the pregnancy is 39 weeks or more. To wait for the baby to be as ready as possible

water birth

Water birth is an option for mothers who do not want to use drugs. Water birth can help relieve pain because Birth will be slower. The coolness and warmth of the water help you feel relaxed. and lift yourself up to be lighter or soak in water to relieve pain Then you can come up and give birth on top.

Babies can be born in water without harm. Because there is still no breathing Oxygen also comes from the umbilical cord. When the child is exposed to the air, he begins to breathe normally. Most babies born in water cry very little.

Reasons for not being able to give birth naturally

Mothers who want to give birth naturally You should see a doctor for consultation and receive care before becoming pregnant. In cases where the doctor assesses that it is a low risk group You can give birth almost 100% naturally, but if you are parents who have never taken care of your health or have congenital diseases such as diabetes and being overweight or become pregnant without preparation There may be a risk of diabetes. or pre-eclampsia, it is necessary to change behavior such as adjusting diet and increasing exercise When can you lose weight? and control diabetes without having to inject insulin There is a chance of giving birth naturally.

In addition, examination found that the fetus was too large. or in the wrong position, it is necessary to use a cesarean section which if the mother has had a cesarean section Problems are often encountered in subsequent pregnancies. This is because the uterine cavity was scarred by a Cesarean section. There may be complications such as affecting fertility. Makes it harder to get pregnant or there is a pregnancy in which the baby is unable to grow properly because the uterine cavity has become fibrotic from the surgical wound. This results in life-threatening complications.

Normally, the problems caused by the mother by C-section are less than the problems of the fetus, such as complications and preeclampsia. Problems with the baby that need to be delivered by C-section include slow heartbeat, stress, and excretion of meconium in the amniotic fluid. hypoxia Doctors needed to save the baby’s life. by cesarean section

Preparing for natural birth

Parents should prepare before conception so that natural birth will have the best results. Plan to see a doctor at least 3 months before pregnancy in case the mother is overweight. It may be necessary to increase the duration. In the case that the mother has a congenital disease, it is necessary to consult a specialist doctor. To control congenital diseases with medication modification and consult whether it is possible to become pregnant or not This is because mothers should be healthy before they become pregnant. When your health is ready to conceive Your doctor will recommend and adjust your diet. Add important vitamins and take care of lifestyle Basic health check and genetic screening to find hidden genetic diseases

After the mother is in perfect health Therefore, they are allowed to conceive naturally within 1 year. In the case of an older couple, they may be allowed to conceive naturally for only 3 months if they are unable to conceive on their own. You may need to consult a doctor to continue using assisted reproductive technology.
Taking care during pregnancy

postpartum care

Success rate of natural birth at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital

Natural birth at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital by mothers who received care before conception. It is considered almost 100% successful because problems may be encountered during delivery, such as the baby is not large but the birth canal fits snugly. Couldn’t get through for hours. Doctors had to quickly perform surgery to take the baby out. or the baby is in a position that is not parallel to the birth canal which is a factor that cannot be controlled Even with your best efforts, the baby will move down. Had to have a cesarean section to take the baby out.

Highlights of Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital that are different from other places

The highlight of natural birth at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital is the care and gentleness of the medical and nursing team. and those involved in the birth process There is a gradual Waiting for the natural process of pregnancy and birth to proceed gradually, encouraging pregnant mothers at all times. At the same time there is a medical team. Nurses and complete medical equipment Ready to help mothers If any unexpected events occur during birth For the utmost safety of both mother and baby.

Even though every birth is stressful It’s a crisis. All personnel involved are stressed. But the delivery room can control stress. without passing on stress to pregnant mothers Because stress affects mothers greatly. Especially hormones in the process of giving birth. When in a safe, warm environment harmless Surrounded by family and loved ones Hormones are processed in a warm, home-like birthing room. The nurse provides gentle care. and be prepared to provide assistance in every case

If there is a problem with childbirth It can be quickly transferred to the operating room immediately. Because during natural childbirth The cesarean section is also prepared.

When the birth is finished Healthy babies can latch on to their mother’s milk and live together immediately. Because the first hour is considered the golden period, creating a bond between mother and child.

The child survives, the mother is safe.

The birth process is not just about getting a mother and child. By surviving safely But giving birth requires quality. There must be a mother-child relationship. There is breastfeeding. It is the development of children. There is a strong and continuous love and family bond. Children will grow up to be strong, healthy adults. Passed down from generation to generation

Although we campaign on the importance of “children survive, mothers are safe”, we also see the importance of the relationship between parents, children and breastfeeding. to the development of children as well