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Normal birth is the most natural way to give birth and guarantees some advantages in relation to cesarean delivery, such as shorter recovery time for the woman after delivery and less risk of infection for both the woman and the baby. Although normal childbirth is often related to pain, there are some techniques that can help relieve pain and discomfort during childbirth, such as immersion bath and massage, for example. Check out other tips to ease the pain of labor.
One of the most important steps in order to have a normal childbirth without problems is to do all the prenatal consultations, as it helps the doctor to know if there is something that prevents normal childbirth, such as an infection or change in the baby, for example.
Normal delivery can have several advantages for both mother and baby, the main ones being:
1. Shortest recovery time
After a normal delivery, the woman is able to recover faster, and it is not often necessary to stay in the hospital for a long time. In addition, as it is not necessary to perform invasive procedures, women are better able to stay with the baby, being able to better enjoy the postpartum period and the baby's first days.
In addition, after normal delivery, the time it takes for the uterus to return to normal size is shorter compared to cesarean section, which can also be considered for women, and there is also less discomfort after delivery.
With each normal delivery, the labor time is also shorter. Usually the first labor lasts about 12 hours, but after the second pregnancy, the time can decrease to 6 hours, however there are many women who can have the baby in 3 hours or less.
2. Lower risk of infection
Normal delivery also reduces the risk of infection in both the baby and the mother, because during normal delivery there is no cutting or use of surgical instruments.
Regarding the baby, the lower risk of infection is due to the baby's passage through the vaginal canal, which exposes the baby to microorganisms belonging to the woman's normal microbiota, which directly interferes with the baby's healthy development, since they colonize the intestine , in addition to promoting the activity and strengthening of the immune system.
3. Easier to breathe
When the baby is born by normal delivery, when it passes through the vaginal canal, its chest is compressed, which makes the fluid that is present inside the lung easier to expel, facilitating the baby's breathing and reducing the risk of problems respiratory problems in the future.
In addition, some obstetricians indicate that the umbilical cord is still attached to the baby for a few minutes so that the placenta continues to supply oxygen to the baby, which was associated with a lower risk of anemia in the first days of life.
4. Greater activity at birth
The baby also benefits from the hormonal changes that occur in the mother's body during labor, making him more active and responsive at birth. Babies born with normal birth when the umbilical cord is not yet cut and placed on top of the mother's belly are able to crawl up to the breast to breastfeed, without needing any help.
5. Greater touch responsiveness
During the passage through the vaginal canal, the baby's body is massaged, causing him to wake up to the touch and not be so surprised by the touch of doctors and nurses at birth.
In addition, since during delivery the baby is always in contact with the mother, emotional bonds can be built more easily, in addition to making the baby calmer.
6. Calmer
When the baby is born, it can be immediately placed on top of the mother, which calms mother and child and increases their emotional bonds, and after being clean and dressed, it can remain with the mother at all times, if both are healthy, as they do not need to stay of observation.