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Pregnancy Tips for Normal Delivery

Pregnancy Tips for Normal Delivery

For a healthy childbirth it is important to know the factors that ease a normal delivery. Read on to find tips for having a normal childbirth and delivery.

The expectant mother is sure to have a plethora of experiences throughout the entire nine months of her pregnancy. The culmination of pregnancy is what causes a lot of anxiety. Most women are keen on a normal or natural delivery and put surgery as the last option. However, in some medical cases a c-section is a necessity. Otherwise, some very plain pregnancy tips can aid you to go for a successful normal delivery.

Avoid Standing for a Long Period

This is more applicable during the advanced stages of your pregnancy. This is because, a gravitational pull is exerted on the baby in your uterus and it gets further down through your pelvis which is not desirable right then. For the same reason do not try to lift or carry heavy objects.

Spicy but Healthy Food is Helpful

Spicy food is known to keep the body warm and it can assist a normal delivery. But in some cases, pregnant women do not feel healthy if they have spicy food and their digestion gets badly affected. So if you happen to experience any discomfort, nausea or heartburn or flatulence, then it is best advised to avoid spice altogether.

Include Food Having Bromelain in Your Diet

Bromelain is an enzyme that is found in fruits like mangoes, papaya and pineapples. This enzyme is known to be a labour stimulating one as it helps in the softening of the area around the cervix. But one must always ensure that the fruits are taken in their raw and fresh form. In canned fruits the Bromelain content is lost while processing.

Keep Fit, Walk Regularly

This is an essential tip during the entire pregnancy period and you must make all efforts to keep yourself fit. A normal delivery requires fitness, good health and stamina. About half an hour of regular walking will ensure that there is a movement in your hips from one side to the other. This actually aids the baby in positioning itself at the right or the desired place for a normal delivery. A little amount of brisk walk will also help in the toning of your muscles.

Cardio Helps

Labour can be extremely demanding physically. So, one must build up her stamina during the pregnancy term itself. In order to enhance the physical stamina and strength, it is recommended to practice certain mild cardiovascular exercises. Seek the advice of a certified trainer on the types of cardios that are safe for you and go for that low impact exercise regularly.

Yoga Practice

Practice yoga to stay fit, enhance stamina, build strength and feel healthy and good. Yoga helps in the proper regulation of the respiration and heartbeat apart from relaxing the entire system. Certain yoga postures like pelvic tilts and squats effectively aid in the desired expansion of the pelvic area thereby easing out the process of normal delivery.

You will find that the above mentioned tips are mostly the ones that are anyway recommended for a healthy childbirth. Apart from these tips, one must also ensure the other regular factors like taking in enough fluid so that the system is well hydrated. The food must have the regular nutritious qualities and these include iron and calcium content. Such simple healthy practices can help you a long way when you are aiming for a normal delivery.


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Reshma
Reshma.11 years ago
these tips are really great. you guys have put in a lot of effort in doing the research. Good keep it up!
 
 
 
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Prayag
Prayag.11 years ago
i think if one is physically active during the pregnancy term, then the chances of having normal delivery increases. One should be happy and active for a smooth and successful delivery
 
 
 
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Gurninder
Gurninder.11 years ago
great tips for normal delivery. normal delivery is always preferred as recovery time is quick and also complications are less.
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