The breathing techniques in normal childbirth

Mastering the techniques of breathing will be very helpful for mothers, especially in preparing for a normal delivery. Check out the full review below.

When pregnant women it is time to give birth and decide to do a normal birth, the midwife or doctor who delivered generally will direct the mother to catch our breath or breathe deep and relax.

Why important breathing techniques during labor?

Mechanical breathing becomes very important to know and study every pregnant woman because it can help the mother in the birth of the baby. Oxygen (O2) is needed by every human being, including the mother and baby. Keep in mind when the mother breathes in addition to himself but also to the baby in the womb.

When the mother is in a relaxed state, taking a deep breath, in and regularly will help the baby get sufficient oxygen supply.

But on the contrary if the mother was in a state of panic or fear, usually drawn shorter breath and dashed so not as much oxygen is inhaled breath while in a relaxed state. Moreover, the breath in a state of panic can lead to neck and shoulder muscles stiff and tense.

When the body is in a state of tension, aches and pains will be felt. Plus when the mother breathes in a panic, more energy expended and labor run slower. And mothers who will conduct normal deliveries must save energy to push when the opening was perfect.

Usually, when the mother was having contractions, panic, pain and fear of attack so that the breath of the mother was in a state of panic. So the companion during labor needs to remind her to be calmer and regulate breathing to be more relaxed and calm.

Relaxed breathing that would greatly assist mothers in childbirth more smoothly. Keep in mind that it should be avoided to hold your breath because it would endanger the mother and baby can even lead to the mother fainted.

The process took a deep breath, breathing techniques this can be done by taking the breath from your nose and breathe through the nose or mouth as per the convenience of the mother.

If the mother was having contractions, the mother can take and breathe from the mouth. And when the contraction has begun to decrease, the mother can go back take a breath through your nose and blow through the mouth.

Some normal breathing techniques during labor

The first technique - Mother can focus on your breathing by closing your eyes and take a deep breath and irregular. Calculate from one to three when breathing and recounting of one to three when breathed. Keep in mind that the number of breaths should be equal to the breath, or the number of breath more than a breath, not vice versa.

Total count of inhaling and exhaling of breath tailored to ability. If the mother can do a count longer, as to a count of four or five could be done, so breath to a count of the same sort. Stay keep the rhythm of the breath and perform the technique repeatedly.

The second technique - In addition to the count, the mother can also make breathing by uttering words like "re-lax". This breathing technique is done by taking a breath and say the syllable "re ..." and then when to say the word "... lax"

Mom can improvise with other words such as "ba-by, say-that" or other words that contain positive affirmations in a normal delivery, but look for a simple word that contains two syllables to make it easier. And do it repeatedly.

The third technique - Mother took a breath through your nose and breathe through the mouth while pants "aaaaagh ..." or "Oooohhh ..." in accordance with the wishes of the mother. Keep doing it regularly and repeatedly until the mother feel relaxed.

The fourth technique - At the opening was almost perfect, but not the time to push or push, the midwife or doctor will ask mothers do short breathing (panting). So chin is raised to the top, then pull the blow through the mouth with a short breath.