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Inside the delivery room: Gynecologists answer the five most common questions pregnant women have

Inside the delivery room: Gynecologists answer the five most common questions pregnant women have

When discussing pain and labor with your doctor, don't be shy or embarrassed to ask questions

For example, you might want to know:

What if during labor pains I feel like going to the toilet?


Some women can urinate every two hours, and your doctor will probably encourage you to do the same. A full bladder can slow down the baby's descent into the pelvis. However, during contractions, it can be a little difficult to tell if your bladder is full, especially if you've had an epidural.

There are times when you don't want to move for fear of making the contractions worse. Doctors may bring you a tube or help you empty your bladder with a catheter. A small amount of urine may come out from time to time even during the birth process. This is more than normal and nothing to worry about.

Should the pubic area be cleaned?

Most likely, no. It used to be practiced often, but now less often, not to say that it is not done at all. So you don't have to.

How many strangers will see me naked?

During labor, the medical team that will care for you will perform periodic vaginal checks to monitor progress. A pediatrician may also be present there to examine the baby immediately after birth. Who else you want to have in the delivery room is largely up to you, but the medical staff who will be assisting see scenes like this every day, so they are used to this experience as complex as it is wonderful.

In some maternity hospitals, the birth process can also be supervised by medical students, if the mother agrees. Remember that they are also professionals and fully capable of providing the right help and support. So consider their presence as an advantage.

What happens if I scream during childbirth?

Birth is a physical act that requires a lot of commitment and it is normal to let out exclamations or moans that indicate fatigue. Rarely does this process happen silently.

It takes a lot of physical and emotional effort to be calm and not make a sound. So, apart from being normal, you should also know that the medical personnel who will assist in the birth will not be surprised.

Is the baby harmed during birth?

During the most difficult stages of labor, the baby will be pushed into the bony corridor of the mother's pelvis and then into the narrow vaginal canal. However, it doesn't hurt.

During intense pain, the child's heart rate decreases. This could also be taken as a response to the stress of his journey, but it is still expected to happen and is nothing serious. /Telegraph/