Giving birth is one of the most natural experiences a woman can have. But a normal delivery is often perceived to be a risky and unbearably painful experience. That is simply because of the lack of knowledge about normal delivery.
The term ‘normal delivery’ is often used interchangeably with ‘vaginal delivery’.
Although a c section delivery can be a life-saving operation, it is required only for a small number of women.
In 2016, our staff gynecologist unit demonstrated this by achieving a normal delivery rate of 88% for first-birth low-risk mothers.*
Too many women are having unnecessary cesareans and exposing themselves and their babies to risk.
When Shireen, a 14 weeks pregnant mother, met Dr. Anita Sabherwal Anand, Senior Obstetrician-Gynecologist in the OPD, she was more cheerful than usual. “Doctor, I have finally got rid of my constant sickness and nausea“ she said.
Antenatal classes help you and your birthing partner prepare mentally and physically to have a positive birth experience.
Antenatal or prenatal classes are held for expecting women and their partners to help them understand the process of birth and how to prepare for labour and delivery.
“At Sitaram Bhartia hospital in South Delhi,
बच्चे को जन्म देना एक औरत के लिए सबसे प्राकृतिक और सुखद अनुभव होता है। लेकिन कुछ लोग नार्मल डिलीवरी को बहुत दर्दनाक और जोखिम वाला अनुभव समझते हैं। हालांकि सामान्य प्रसव के समय दर्द तो होता ही है , लेकिन सही तैयारी के साथ और normal delivery ke upay (in hindi) का पालन करने से यह पीड़ा सहनीय हो सकती है।
आज कल कई गर्भवती महिलाएँ बिना किसी complication या बाधे के बावजूत cesarean के द्वारा जन्म देने का सोचती हैं। ऐसी महिलाओं को cesarean के बारे में यह 3 टिप्पणियाँ ध्यान में रखनी चाहिए।
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists के अनुसार गर्भवती महिलाओं को normal delivery का पूरा प्रयत्न करना चाहिए अगर गर्भावस्था में कोई medical complication नहीं हो।
Cesarean delivery के अपने जोखिम होते हैं। सीताराम भरतिया हॉस्पिटल की डॉक्टर अनीता सभरवाल का कहना है ”
I was told that I wouldn’t be able to take the pain of delivering normally. My family and friends didn’t care about being blunt when they told me that I was fat, short and not mentally strong enough to take the stress of a normal delivery. I could hear their words over and over again.
A normal delivery has benefits for you and your baby, from helping you recover faster to making your baby resistant to diseases in the future. It is important to start preparing your mind and body for delivery as soon as you find out you are pregnant.
Many times women also feel unprepared or not confident of why a normal delivery is better for them.
If your pregnancy is progressing normally, and you are still considering a cesarean, we hope you keep in mind how it could impact your birthing experience.
‘Once a cesarean, always a cesarean’ is a common misconception. Many women are unaware that vaginal birth after caesarean or a VBAC may be an option for them.