Every mother longs to meet her fetus, especially in the last months, as she feels it growing and moving inside her womb day after day. However, her anxiety about the process of natural birth or caesarean section does not leave her as well, without a doubt, and this is especially natural for women who are giving birth for the first time. 

What are the signs of natural birth?

The female body was created to go through many stages during the period of pregnancy and childbirth due to its anatomical structure, and through the continuous action of many hormones to prepare the woman’s body for these natural processes that ensure the continuation of human life on the face of the earth. Therefore, my dear, do not underestimate the ability of your body to bear all the stages of pregnancy ending with childbirth, as it is prepared and prepared to complete these processes completely, but what you must do is educate yourself well to deal correctly with each stage, especially the stage of childbirth.

Below we list some signs that indicate the imminence of childbirth: 

• Feeling cramps similar to those you feel during menstruation.
• back ache.
• Uterine water breaking.
• Mucous secretions mixed with some blood.
• Cervical dilatation. 

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What are the stages of natural birth?

Women go through three main stages during childbirth, which are as follows:  

• First stage: The contractions begin and continue until the cervix dilates by approximately 10 cm and continues for several hours and may reach half a day.
• Second stage: The fetus comes out and may take an hour. 
• The third stage: Expulsion of the placenta, as childbirth does not end with the expulsion of the fetus only. 

It is worth noting that the delivery time for a firstborn may be longer compared to women who give birth for the second or third time.

How easy is natural childbirth?

There is no doubt that natural childbirth is not easy, but it is not impossible either.

• Exercise regularly. We advise you to attend exercise classes to prepare pregnant women for childbirth, or to make sure to walk daily if these classes are not available near you.
• Attending training courses that make the mother aware of everything she may go through during childbirth and how to deal with it correctly.
• Follow up with the midwife (doula) during pregnancy.
• Commit to eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water to increase muscle flexibility.
• Practice deep breathing techniques. 

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What is the method of payment at birth?

We share with you some information and tips that will help you push correctly at birth:

• Focus on pushing from the lower part of the body while relieving yourself, and you should not worry about passing stool, as this is one of the signs that the mother is pushing correctly.
• Try to relax as much as possible and focus on pushing when the labor becomes intense.
• Change positions to suit the mother's preferences while pushing so that she feels comfortable and able to continue. 

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What is postpartum suture for a virgin?

The doctor may need to make a simple incision in the perineal area to facilitate natural birth and then sew it with cosmetic stitches. However, not all women who give birth naturally should undergo an episiotomy, especially since modern recommendations in obstetrics and gynecology do not recommend it except in cases of extreme necessity. 

Which is better, natural birth or cesarean section?

If the mother does not suffer from any risks that make it likely that she will undergo a cesarean section, then a natural birth will of course be preferable. This is because recovery from it is faster compared to a cesarean section, which requires anesthesia, opening the abdomen, and stitching the wound.

In general, the choice between the two types is due to the mother’s personal preferences, in addition to the doctor’s opinion regarding what the woman’s condition requires. We add to your information that natural childbirth may not be suitable for the following cases: 

• Pregnancy with twins. 
• There is a problem with the placenta.
• The mother has a health problem, such as heart disease.

Learning more about natural childbirth, its different stages, its signs, and ways to deal with each stage correctly will help you prepare well, but we remind you that the psychological factor is also of great importance, so increase this information without exaggerating your anxiety and try to raise your morale.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know that I am about to give birth a few days ago?

Many signs may indicate that labor is approaching within days, including feeling intermittent pain in the lower abdomen and back similar to menstrual cramps, with an increase in vaginal secretions that may be mixed with blood, which is a sign of labor or the mucus plug coming out, in addition to feeling lightness in breathing due to the fetus’s head descending into the pelvis, in addition to sleep disturbances and frequent urination. The pregnant woman may also feel a sudden excess energy known as nesting energy. These signs are considered preliminary indicators, but it is necessary to confirm

How do I know that I am at the beginning of labor?

You can recognize that you are at the beginning of labor by feeling regular contractions in the lower abdomen or back. They gradually increase in intensity and become closer in timing, and are often accompanied by a feeling of turbidity in the pelvis or the discharge of mucus mixed with blood. In contrast to false labor contractions, true labor contractions do not go away only with rest or by changing the body position, but rather they intensify with time. You may also feel pain that resembles menstrual cramps, except that it is stronger and more regular. It may also

Is it possible to give birth naturally without pain?

Natural childbirth can take place without severe pain thanks to available medical methods such as epidural anesthesia, which greatly reduces labor pain while remaining fully conscious, in addition to breathing and relaxation techniques, hypnosis and psychological support from the medical team. Also, some women may feel potential contractions, but they are relatively minor, especially in cases of rapid or repeated childbirth, and the feeling of pain remains an experience that varies from one woman to another, depending on the pain and the condition of the body during childbirth.

Medical references 

Natural Birth – clevelandclinic

Giving birth – nhs