Natural Childbirth: The process and benefit

Natural or Normal childbirth can be defined as childbirth without or with minimal medical or technological intervention, instead uses techniques like relaxation and controlled breathing for pain. For many, having a natural childbirth isn’t about bravery, Its rather about treating labor and delivery as a natural event. Despite the pain, many find the experience empowering and rewarding. In natural child birth nature takes its course and this may include;

• Experiencing labor and delivery without the help of medicines or pain relievers.
• Letting the woman lead the labor and delivery process in a way she is comfortable with.
• Using minimal or no artificial medical interventions.

Why should women choose natural birth

Natural birth is considered the most preferred type of childbirth because it involves minimal to no medical intervention. Here are reasons why women with low-risk pregnancies may choose natural childbirth;

1. Reduces risks. Natural childbirth avoids surgical procedure and medications, with that helping the mother and the baby from getting any risks related to childbirth. Medication increases the risk of prolonged labor and may cause slow development of the baby in the first month.
2. Avoids unnecessary disorder. Labor induced by medication may cause autism or other neurological disorders on a baby, but can be avoided with natural childbirth.
3. Easy to breastfeed. Recovery from natural childbirth is faster and the new mother can breastfeed with ease. Compared to caesarean section(cs), which may take weeks to heal and thus giving the mother a hard time breastfeeding, or finding a suitable breastfeeding position.
4. Lowers blood transfusion risks. Oxytocin released in higher amount during stages of labor may reduce chances of pneumonia and blood transfusion. Unlike caesarean section that can increase this risk.
5. Fosters baby’s brain development. Natural birth helps in increasing production of protein in baby’s brain which in turn aids in brain development and function. In caesarean section baby does not benefit from this as it doesn’t prompt the body to release these proteins.
6. Reduces the risks of respiratory problems. Babies born through caesarean section miss the hormonal changes that happens during labor. These hormonal changes helps in proper development of lungs and it’s functions.
7. Easier and better recovery. Going the regular way and pushing through the distress of labor really pays off. Studies have shown that ladies who have a cesarean section take long to recover than ladies who have had a natural delivery. Having a cesarean section is a significant medical procedure which requires some time to heal. It requires almost half more time than a normal recovery period.
8. Release of pain relieving hormone. Every hormone assumes a significant part in protecting the mother and the baby. There are two agony relieving hormone that are released during labor, Oxytocin and Endorphins. These hormones leave the mother energized and cheerful after the delivery. Oxytocin is in many cases known as the affection hormone. It likewise assists in preventing postpartum depression.

At times expectant mother need to decide to go through a cesarean section because of complications in the pregnancy. To clarify, there isn’t anything unsafe about the cesarean process, but normal labor has many advantages, in comparison. Going the normal way lessens post delivery issues, initiates quicker recovery and makes for a more stronger, better and healthier child.