How does the process of natural childbirth

Gave birth to a child are a miracle of nature and extraordinary things in our lives. For the mother who was pregnant with the first, of course, want to know how normal vaginal childbirth.

During normal childbirth, the baby's head usually facing down. He is ready to come out head first. In some cases, the baby's head is not facing down and called 'breach'. But these cases are increasingly rare because the baby's position can be monitored with ultrasound.

The first stage - The first stage in the normal birthing process begins with uterine contractions shorter distances, ie up every 5 minutes. The cervix continues to expand, measured by the term "aperture".

In total, there are 10 openings. The first aperture means the cervix to open 1 cm, while opening the 10th means the cervix to open by 10 cm. Childbirth can be done after openings reaching the tenth openings. the second stage

In the second stage, contractions more frequent and stronger. The baby's head closer to the vagina, and rupture of membranes so that water out. Sometimes the mother's water breaks before arriving at the hospital. Sometimes, too, the waters are not broken so it must be solved by the doctor.

The tip of the baby's head appears in the mouth, vagina and poking out. Baby's eyes blinking and moving his mouth like he was feeding. Babies usually come out with the head facing the mother's back first.

After the head sticking out, rotating head toward the exit followed by shoulders and feet. This is the last contraction and the baby came out completely. Then the umbilical cord is cut without feeling pain.

The third stage - The last stage in the process of natural childbirth is the delivery of the placenta. Usually, the placenta comes out 15 minutes after the baby is born.