Only then the pregnant womenfolk can experience the true joy it is to create life from within them. In an ideal setting, the goal should be to enjoy the experience and not endure. Now we know a number of approaches that can alleviate the excruciating pain and at times may also get completely rid of it. Though today, we are much better placed than what our grandmothers were, it still remains a daunting task, which could be passed by smoothly with a few simple aids and techniques. For some women, the trauma is short lived while it can easily become their worst nightmare for others. Bringing in a new life into the world could be rather painful and unpleasant. It is indeed painful and yet a memorable experience for every mother. The actual process of giving birth is never easy.
Also being a natural way with minimum interference and potential harm to the baby, a birthing pool is definitely an ideal delivery system for those who have dread this moment of truth, all through their life. One can chose to remain under water preliminarily to as long as throughout the process. It enables the lower back muscles to be freed of the pressure in early as well as late stages of labor. Being underwater at the time of labor helps reducing the pain during contractions. Hydro-birth or delivery is becoming a popular choice, which is based on the science of buoyancy.
The devise is usually available in hospitals to rent, but is also cheap for a personal purchase to make sure, there is one for you. Varied effects have been seen in different women from being extremely useful to a mild and minimum. The current level can be regulated based on the stage of the labor pains experienced. This constitutes of electrode pads that pass electric signals to your lower back that counters the pain signals, thereby reducing the level of pain and muscular discomfort during labor. Based on a similar principle is a TENS machine.
It can be seen as a distraction and not the actual elimination of pain stressors but it has the advantage of being free of any side effects or drawbacks that are associated with some of the pain reliving drugs. It is simple, yet very effective, especially for deliveries with no complications. This is a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen that is inhaled via a pipe whenever needed. Entonox or a mixture of gas and air is one innovative way to relieve pain.
Some modified versions of the drug available now, also enable the mother to take a small stroll to relieve the discomfort. While this drug can interfere with the movement, it restricts the entire process of giving birth to a lying down position. The drug levels can be regulated and elevated as per subsequent needs but this usually needs to be done under the strict regulation of a doctor. This usually comes in an injection form and is directly injected into the lumbar region of the mother. Another way is to inject a pain relief drug such as epidural.
Most experts suggest use of non invasive techniques as far as possible and avoiding the use of interfering drugs, unless absolutely necessary. Ultimately, what works best for you would be more of a personal choice. The drug has the capacity to leak into the baby, and though antidotes are now available, restricted use of the drug is suggested. This is one of the strongest pain-reducing alternatives being used today which is very effective but it is not ideal for a labor that lasts more than 6-8 hours. Another pain relief drug, is Pethidine which is only stronger than the former which restricts its allowed dosage to two.
It can be seen as a distraction and not the actual elimination of pain stressors but it has the advantage of being free of any side effects or drawbacks that are associated with some of the pain reliving drugs. It is simple, yet very effective, especially for deliveries with no complications. This is a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen that is inhaled via a pipe whenever needed. Entonox or a mixture of gas and air is one innovative way to relieve pain.
Some modified versions of the drug available now, also enable the mother to take a small stroll to relieve the discomfort. While this drug can interfere with the movement, it restricts the entire process of giving birth to a lying down position. The drug levels can be regulated and elevated as per subsequent needs but this usually needs to be done under the strict regulation of a doctor. This usually comes in an injection form and is directly injected into the lumbar region of the mother. Another way is to inject a pain relief drug such as epidural.
Most experts suggest use of non invasive techniques as far as possible and avoiding the use of interfering drugs, unless absolutely necessary. Ultimately, what works best for you would be more of a personal choice. The drug has the capacity to leak into the baby, and though antidotes are now available, restricted use of the drug is suggested. This is one of the strongest pain-reducing alternatives being used today which is very effective but it is not ideal for a labor that lasts more than 6-8 hours. Another pain relief drug, is Pethidine which is only stronger than the former which restricts its allowed dosage to two.
