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The choice of a water birth (or gentle birth) can be a good solution for pain relief.
Being immersed in warm water during labour has a relaxing effect on the mother-to-be's body and helps her to feel less pain, which reduces the need for further anaesthesia. In addition, this mode reduces the duration of labour itself, but studies show no decrease in the duration of the expulsive phase.
What are the advantages of water birth?
- the use of water is a non-pharmacological method of pain
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Most men have to approach new things slowly. In the true sense of the word.
They try to feel their baby in their belly, are proud and are shocked when they feel it kick. At the same time, however, the thought of childbirth worries them. Do not belittle men's fears! Facing the great event of birth together creates a new intimacy. And then that the man is afraid for his woman and wonders how to help her during childbirth is a declaration of love.
Here are now a few tips on how best to
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The unique and special characteristic of childbirth pain is its intermittent rhythm. The first contractions can already be felt during pregnancy, occasionally and normally without pain: in this way both the woman's body and the baby's body become familiar with this sensation, which during labour and birth will be much more intense.
How much does natural childbirth hurt?
The pain of childbirth is almost always present, but the perception of pain is very subjective and personal. Moreover, the
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What movements should be avoided during pregnancy?
- jumping, which can stimulate uterine contractions and damage the joints;
- no extreme running or sports with jumping, which increase uterine contractility;
- supine exercises, which can cause compression of the vena cava;
- abdominal crunches, which crush the belly and increase the risk of abdominal diastasis;
- avoid lifting very heavy objects: when you go shopping get some help (and a little cuddling too!);
- no step aerobics, as this can
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