Natural childbirth consumes a lot of physical energy for mothers, and after giving birth, their uterus also needs some time to recover. Therefore, the care and maintenance of natural childbirth are also very important, as it will affect the physical health of mothers. So, what are the nursing measures to support natural childbirth?
1、 Prenatal Care
(1) Prenatal Education
Medical staff should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, love and responsibility. From the first time a pregnant woman goes to the outpatient department to hospital delivery, they should explain the advantages and disadvantages of natural childbirth and cesarean section to the mother and her family, correctly view natural childbirth, and help them overcome difficulties and fears, establish a correct view of childbirth, and thus improve the natural childbirth rate.
(2) Psychological counseling
Proactively and carefully take care of expectant mothers, communicate effectively with them, and try to solve their problems as much as possible. In addition, it is necessary to explain to the mother the knowledge of childbirth, the advantages of natural childbirth, the three stages of labor, the duration of natural childbirth, possible discomforts, and coping techniques. At the same time, it is important to inform expectant mothers that childbirth is a normal physiological process, and the psychological emotions of tension and anxiety can have many negative effects on both mother and baby. At the same time, it is necessary to encourage expectant mothers to overcome psychological barriers and face natural childbirth with strength and courage.
(3) Timely monitor and care for pregnant women.
Regular prenatal check ups can clarify the health status of pregnant women and fetuses, detect pregnancy complications and complications as early as possible, correct fetal position abnormalities in a timely manner, guide pregnant women's physical fitness, reduce discomfort during pregnancy, stretch perineal muscles to strengthen muscle health, and help mothers achieve natural childbirth and postpartum physical recovery. At 8 to 9 months of late pregnancy, it is necessary to teach mothers to practice abdominal breathing and abdominal relaxation, while also encouraging family members to participate in pregnancy training to encourage and support mothers in choosing natural childbirth.
2、 Labor care
First stage of labor: Prolonged and progressing slowly, midwives need to monitor the vital signs of the parturient, closely observe changes in blood pressure, pulse, contractions, and fetal heart sounds. At the same time, it is necessary to carefully observe the psychological situation of the parturient and provide targeted and humane psychological care. Correctly guide postpartum women to relax their minds and exert force according to the rhythm of uterine dilation.
Second stage of labor: The process of opening the cervix of the mother to 10cm until the fetus is delivered. Midwives should pay attention to the fatigue and negative emotions of postpartum women, constantly comfort them, encourage and support them to concentrate, and provide psychological support and sufficient sense of security through touch care such as gently stroking their foreheads and gripping their right hands, in order to help them deliver their babies smoothly.
Third stage of labor: When the fetus is successfully delivered and the mother is relaxed both physically and mentally, the midwife should not assume that the delivery is complete. Instead, they should actively encourage and praise the mother for her bravery and greatness, and hold the baby to her side in a timely manner, so that she can feel the power of life. At the same time, it is necessary to do a good job of cleaning for the parturient and provide medication such as uterine contractions.
3、 Nursing precautions after natural childbirth
(1) Ensure sufficient sleep
Nursing staff and family members should pay attention to establishing a quiet and comfortable postpartum environment for the mother, so that she can rest better after childbirth. However, it is not advisable to immediately lie down and fall asleep after childbirth. The method of using a semi sitting position to close the eyes and rest the mind can effectively promote the discharge of lochia. Pay special attention to rest and ensure sufficient sleep and a good mood during the 1-2 days after childbirth.
(2) Timely urination
The puerpera should urinate as soon as possible after childbirth to avoid urinary retention. If they still cannot urinate naturally for more than 8 hours, they should be catheterized, because urinary retention affects uterine contraction, and can cause postpartum hemorrhage in serious cases.
(3) Scientific and reasonable diet
Pregnant women should consume vegetable soup in the first few hours after delivery, and supplement their nutrition appropriately 3 to 5 days after delivery. However, it is not enough to make pregnant women consume a large amount of high calorie and high-fat foods just to promote lactation. The diet should focus on balanced nutrition.
(4) Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding has a positive impact on the health of both mother and baby, so it is very important to provide timely guidance on postpartum breastfeeding to guide mothers to correctly understand the benefits and methods of breastfeeding, so as to carry out breastfeeding correctly and smoothly.
(5) Pay attention to personal hygiene
Pregnant women must strictly maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness. For example, after natural childbirth, pregnant women should strictly follow medical advice and use potassium permanganate solution to clean the perineum every morning and evening. They should also change underwear, clothing, and bed sheets frequently. If a parturient experiences perineal tear or undergoes perineal lateral resection, it is even more important to strictly follow the doctor's instructions for hygiene, cleaning, and medication. If an infection occurs, immediately inform the doctor.
In general, natural childbirth is very good for both pregnant women and fetuses, but taking care of the mother is equally important. Pregnant women must remember the doctor's advice and take good care of their postpartum period by supplementing with more nutrients, which can help the body recover its health as soon as possible.