If you are pregnant and want to
have a natural birth you are definitely on the right track. Of course, it is
more painful than having a cesarean surgery but it is definitely more
beneficial for your future. It has often been noticed that the mothers today prefer
to have a cesarean delivery to save themselves from the pain and the doctors
also prefer the same to save time, but the stitches can cause you troubles in
the long run.
There are certain things that you
should know and take care of before deciding that you should have a natural
birth.
1. See a procedure to be sure
It is important for you to know
what happens during a natural birth so that you can prepare yourself
accordingly. You will notice something in every procedure that you see. The
mother goes through an immense amount of pain, but once the baby is born, she
forgets it all. There is an instant smile on the face of the parents, a smile
which no words can describe.
2. Prepare your body
Refer your gynecologist to know
the things that your body demands a natural birth. There are certain exercises
that you are advised to do by your doctor according to your body. You should
try and not miss them. It helps in a less painful delivery and makes the baby
healthier too.
3. Know the benefits
Knowing the benefits of having a
natural birth can help you stay motivated and gives you the strength to suffer
the immense amount of pain you have to go through while you are in labor. There
are extremely less or no chances of any side effects as that is how good meant
it to be.
4. Take care of your body
Long hours of exhaustion,
sitting, standing or working can affect your health and makes it almost
impossible for you to give a natural birth to your baby. Eating healthy and
living healthy is the key to being able to do it well.
One thing that you should not
forget is – Today’s pain is tomorrow’s gain. If you are able to gather enough
strength to have a normal delivery and resist the urge to have a cesarean
delivery, you are saving yourself from a lot of side effects. With a cesarean
delivery, sitting, stand or evening bending can be problematic for you.
Therefore, unless necessary it is always advisable to have a natural birth.