Most of the pregnant women are worried about labor pains since in our culture & media it is expressed as a most painful process. But if that is the case, are you aware, why more than 50% women deliver without pain relief? One has to understand that pain perception is different for different women.
The fact is that no one can deliver without pains but when woman is fully supported she can have calm birth. Good emotional support, massaging, music, breathing techniques are known to reduce labor pains.
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Labor pains can further be reducedwith newer safe analgesics (painkillers). Painless labour/epidural analgesia is now available round the clock to comfort the labouring mother.
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Remedy to come out of this phobia is, to discuss in detail with the treating doctor & obstetric anaesthetist, reading good books about birth stories, seeking support from those who had positive labour experiences & last but the least is to avoid people who tell war stories about labour & delivery.
Here’s wishing every would-be-mother a memorable and safe delivery!
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"If you have passed your due date (40 weeks), some gentle activities may help your body prepare for labour. These can include walking, squats, lunges, or bouncing on a birthing ball (preferably with someone nearby for support). Some women also try nipple stimulation or eating spicy food, although the evidence for these methods is limited. Always check with your doctor or midwife before trying any methods, and avoid overexertion."
You will start feeling mild contractions that slowly increase in intensity. They will mostly come and go at regular intervals and last a little longer as your labour progresses. In rare cases, these contractions can be irregular and vary in intensity. These cramps will be very different from regular abdominal cramps, as the pain can radiate down the legs and can make you stop doing whatever you are doing.
Many women find the intense contractions during active labour to be the most painful as they can last for hours and intensify with every contraction. Some women find the final pushing stage to be the most painful, especially if they experience a vaginal tear. It varies according to each woman’s threshold of pain and whether she has opted for an epidural or not.
The level of pain varies from case to case as it depends on multiple factors, including how long the mother was in active labour, if she needs assistance or not, the baby’s size, and the mother’s physical strength to endure the demands of the delivery. If the mother experiences a vaginal tear or complications during the pushing stage (baby gets stuck, breech position, etc), it can be even more painful.
