Control pain during childbirth

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There's a lot to think about and worry about if you're planning to have a baby. One big question is how will labor go? How to control pain during childbirth?

1. Pain during labor

You may have experienced some pain, but it's hard to predict what it's like to be in labor if you've never had a baby, because everyone is different. And even for someone who has given birth before, the next birth can still be different. There's a lot going on during labor, from the contraction of muscles to the pressure on your body when you give birth vaginally.
You will have several options for pain management during childbirth, such as anesthesia during childbirth. Discuss with your doctor about your wishes to suggest appropriate options. But keep in mind that your choices may change at the start of labor, if it's a birth that's complicated or different from what you and your doctor expected. Having a plan is essential, but you also have to be prepared to change your plan when needed.
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2. Non-drug birth control methods

One of the best things you can do during pregnancy is to stay physically active (provided it's approved by your doctor). You'll be stronger and more resilient, which is important if your labor lasts longer than expected.
You can also consider the Lamaze breathing and psychophysiology method - which is used to encourage women to feel confident about giving birth. This is a natural and healthy process, Lamaze includes relaxation and breathing exercises, which can help reduce pain sensations, and teach you how to apply massage or forget about pain (distraction) direction).
There is also the Bradley Method, aka Husband-Coached Birth. Specifically, the baby's father (or someone close to the pregnant woman) will become the birth guide. This method encourages drug-free labor if it is not absolutely necessary. Classes that teach these methods focus on pregnancy nutrition, exercise, relaxation, and breathing techniques. But they don't usually discuss labor-related issues in depth. If you want, you can ask your doctor to prepare yourself mentally.
When it comes to labor, some women also use other methods to help relieve the pain, including walking, massaging, trying to relax, taking a bath or shower, changing positions, and listening. music. When it's time to relax, these natural methods can be helpful and effective.

3. Methods of pain relief during labor with drugs

3.1. Analgesic

There are two medications that are used to ease labor pain, including:
Pain relievers: Helps control the pain, but you can still feel things. Anesthesia/numbing: Paralyzes you, which can block pain and all other sensations. Some pain relievers work on your entire body. While others can relieve pain in smaller areas such as the vagina, vulva, and perineum.
There are also pain relievers or anesthetics during childbirth that help relieve or block pain in larger areas of the body. During labor, these drugs can relieve or numb pain below the low back, including epidural injections, spinal injections, and combined epidural-spinal (CSE) injections.
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3.2. Epidural injection

Commonly known as an epidural, this is the most common pain reliever used during childbirth in the United States. You can take this medicine during a vaginal delivery or a cesarean section. Your doctor will inject medication into your lower back. It takes about 10-20 minutes for the medicine to take effect.
An epidural usually relieves pain and keeps you awake during labor. Medicines can lower your baby's blood pressure or slow your baby's heart rate, but this is rare. In addition, the drug can also affect your ability to urinate, forcing you to have a catheter in place. Some of the other side effects include:
Fever Itching (Rarely) severe headache in the days after giving birth.

3.3. Spinal injection

Doctors may administer spinal anesthesia before a cesarean section (rarely used in a vaginal birth). You will receive the injection in the lower back area. The drug usually begins to work within minutes and lasts for 1-2 hours. Possible side effects are similar to those of an epidural.

3.4. Combined spinal-epidural (CSE)

The CSE method combines the benefits of epidural and spinal injections for quick pain relief, while remaining effective for a while. You can get the same pain relief from an epidural as an epidural, but with a lower dose of the drug. This method is sometimes called Walking Epidural, because you can still take a short walk after the injection. This allows you to use the bathroom on your own with the help of a loved one (if the hospital or birth center allows it). The possible risks are similar to those for an epidural.

3.5. Other drugs

Some other types of pain relievers that may be prescribed are as follows:
Sedatives : These drugs are not usually used during childbirth, but they can sometimes help reduce anxiety if injected into a muscle or through intravenous (IV) catheter. After about 10 - 20 minutes, the medicine will take effect and can help you feel relaxed for 3 - 4 hours. They can make you drowsy and forget parts of labor, but they won't completely go away. Sedatives can also affect an unborn baby by making her very sleepy and lethargic when she's born. Narcotic drugs (opioids): Your doctor may give you an intravenous injection to ease the pain of labor. They usually work within minutes and last for 2 - 6 hours. This medication doesn't completely eliminate the pain and can make you feel drowsy, as well as potentially affecting the mother's or baby's breathing. These opiates are often given to women who don't want an epidural, but still want pain relief during labor. Vaginal anesthesia: This is an injection that can block pain between the vagina and anus (perineum). It takes about 10-20 minutes for the drug to work, and there are rarely any negative effects. However, this medicine may not work for some people and cause an allergic reaction, or even an infection. They can also lower your blood pressure. Therefore, this method is less commonly used today. After 9 months and 10 days of heavy weight, pregnant women entered labor and faced a level of labor pain comparable to 20 broken ribs at the same time. In order for the birth to go smoothly and safely, pregnant women need to understand: - How the labor process takes place, how long does it usually take to have a normal delivery or cesarean section, to protect the best health? for the unborn baby.
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Reference source: .webmd.com
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