The birth of a child is always a huge joy both for newly made parents and their relatives, and, of course, for doctors. There are many different delivery techniques. This can be a cesarean section with epidural or general anesthesia, natural vertical or horizontal birth. It has also recently become popular to apply another technique. It is about her that will be discussed in this article. You will learn what childbirth is in water, you can get acquainted with the pros and cons of this manipulation. A mandatory reservation will be the conditions for using this method of the birth of a child.
Childbirth in water
In Moscow every year there are more and more people who want to try this particular method of delivery. It is worth noting that most of these women have already given birth once. They want to compare sensations and find out which technique is better.
Childbirth in water (in Moscow and other cities of the Russian Federation) is carried out by two methods. The first of them is that the expectant mother is on land until the cervix is fully exposed. The essence of the second method is that the woman in labor is in the water for the entire duration of contractions and attempts.
Conditions for this manipulation
Delivery in water in a maternity hospital can only be carried out if there are certain conditions and the absence of contraindications for the woman in labor.
A woman should be absolutely healthy, not have infections and various problems with blood vessels and heart. Also during pregnancy there should be no complications or threats. The temperature of the liquid should be in the range of 36 to 37 degrees.
It should be noted that every two hours the water should change. Otherwise, bacteria can multiply and, as a result, the infection of the mother and fetus.
A direct contraindication to such a procedure is a cesarean section.
Natural birth in water: advantages and disadvantages
Like any other manipulation, this procedure has its pros and cons. If you want to give birth at home in the water (or use similar services in a medical facility), then you should first carefully study the pros and cons. Only then can a decision be made.
The advantages of natural childbirth in water
Childbirth in water reviews are in most cases positive. Doctors say that this is, rather, the whim of the future mother and the opportunity to pay tribute to fashion. However, experts do not deny the advantages of this procedure. Let's try to understand them in detail and find out why the birth in water is so good.
Pain reduction
It's no secret that the process of giving birth to a child is quite painful. It is worth noting that the bulk of the unpleasant sensations are observed during fights.
Water also helps the expectant mother to relax. A person immersed in a liquid does not feel the mass of his body. It is because of a decrease in gravity that dulls the feeling of pain. It is worth noting that theoretically childbirth would have passed even easier in salt water. However, this method has not yet been practiced by doctors.
Increased tissue elasticity
After a long stay in the liquid, the human body is filled with water. In this regard, there is an increase in the elasticity of the skin.
Statistics show that during the birth process conducted in water, the frequency of ruptures of the soft tissues and muscles of the expectant mother is significantly reduced.
Facilitating the passage of the fetus through the birth canal
Water during childbirth can be a kind of lubricant. If a woman has an early outpouring of amniotic fluid, then the baby will have difficulty moving through the birth canal. In this case, delivery when immersed in a liquid will be very useful.
Water will create a sliding effect, and the baby will be able to quickly go the way and be born.
Plus for baby
In the process of birth, the baby experiences tremendous stress on the brain, visual and respiratory systems. Water in this case will become a kind of preparatory stage for the child. Throughout the entire term, the baby was in the womb in this fluid. A familiar environment will reduce stress and facilitate the process of entering the human world.
Disadvantages of childbirth in water
Childbirth in water also has its drawbacks. They must always be remembered. So, in some cases, a serious threat to the life of the mother and child may occur. We will understand what can be a bad birth in water.
Lack of practice
The main disadvantage of this process is the lack of practice in people whose responsibilities include helping women in labor. Most maternity hospitals try to adhere to classical methods of delivery. The appearance of a child in water can be called a curiosity, despite the fact that this method was described several decades ago.
Due to the lack of skills of doctors and obstetricians, the process may be carried out incorrectly or in violation of sanitary conditions.
Possibility of infection
As mentioned above, during the stay in the water of the future mother, the fluid should be replaced every two hours. Some women can give birth for a very long time. If the water has not been changed according to all the rules, then there is a chance of infection.
It is after two hours that bacteria begin to develop in the water. It can be staphylococcus or streptococcus. Also a very frequent guest in this kind of liquid is E. coli. All these microorganisms do not pose a great danger to the mother in childbirth. However, infection of the fetus may cause irreparable complications.
Problems with the vessels of the mother
During childbirth, a woman loses a large amount of blood. This happens at the birth of a child's place. That is why it is so important to remove the newly minted mother from the water before the placenta leaves. Otherwise, water molecules can get into the smallest vessels and form a blood clot in them.
Such a complication may be completely invisible at first, but in the future it may become a serious threat to the life of a woman.
The occurrence of complications during childbirth
Sometimes complications can occur during attempts. Most often this is the detachment of the placenta, ruptures of the perineum and internal organs, the incorrect position of the child, entwining the umbilical cord and others. In this case, the doctor needs to control the process of passage of the baby through the birth canal. In water, this is quite difficult.
Also, during the delivery process, surgical intervention may be necessary. At such urgent moments, all actions must be carried out very quickly. Any delay can lead to completely unexpected consequences. When a woman is in labor, it is very difficult to act quickly. This is a definite minus of such a manipulation.
The likelihood of fluid entering the respiratory tract of the newborn
When the baby is born, the first thing he does is begin to breathe. The lungs at this moment open and begin to work. When in water, it is likely that the liquid will enter the airways of the infant. In this case, a serious threat to the life of the crumbs appears. In the absence of qualified assistance, everything can end very badly.
Lack of timely assistance
Since childbirth in water in the hospital is not very common, some women decide to stay at home the whole process of labor. It is worth noting that this is quite risky. If you do not have a competent doctor and obstetrician near you, then everything can end pretty badly. When complications occur, it is not always possible to quickly get to a medical facility.
Summarizing
Childbirth in water has recently become very fashionable. However, you must always consider your capabilities. If you are not confident in your abilities and desire, then you should abandon such experiments. Trust in competent specialists who will do everything right.
If in doubt, it makes sense to consult a gynecologist who is conducting your pregnancy. The doctor will tell you in detail about this manipulation and give his recommendations. Take a responsible approach to choosing the way your baby is born.