Normal delivery in India

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• NORMAL DELIVERY

The process of the birth of the baby growing in
the womb of the mother is known as pregnancy
delivery. The different techniques for delivery
include vaginal or normal delivery, Caesarean
delivery, vacuum extraction, and forceps delivery.
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What Should You Expect During The Postpartum
Recovery Period Following A Normal Delivery?

• Following a normal delivery, you might face a few
  problems. You might need special care and support
  during this time.
• This is what you can experience during your
  postpartum period following a normal delivery
• Vaginal Discharge And Bleeding
• Following your delivery, you might bleed for a
  few days. This bleeding is similar to the one you
  have when youre on your periods. This is
  completely normal and you need not be worried
  about it.
• Problems Related To Vaginal Tearing
• If you had vaginal tear while giving birth then
  you might experience pain and discomfort around
  your vagina for a few days. It can last upto a
  month.

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• Pain While Urinating
• You can also experience pain while urinating.
  This is due to swelling of tissues around the
  bladder and the urethra. You can get some relief
  from this if you do Kegels exercise. However,
  its suggested that you consult a gynaecology
  doctor before doing so.
• Experiencing Contractions
• You might have contractions for a few days
  immediately following the delivery. This is an
  indication of the fact that your uterus is
  returning to its normal size for the contraction
  of blood vessels to stop excessive bleeding.
• Hair Fall
• During pregnancy, due to the increased levels of
  estrogen hormone, your hair becomes thick and
  lustrous. However, after delivery, you might
  experience rapid hair fall. Though, with time, it
  stabilizes.
• Mood Swings
• After the birth of the baby, the new mother
  experiences frequent mood swings. During this
  phase, its quite normal to experience feelings
  of crankiness, anxiety, and depression.

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How Long Does It Take To Recover After A Normal
Delivery?

• After giving birth to a baby through normal
  delivery, you will experience pain in your vagina
  for at least 2 weeks. About 7-10 days after the
  delivery, you can begin to feel a bit more
  normal. Though if you had perineal tearing during
  your delivery, you might take six weeks to
  recover.

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What Factors Increase The Probability Of Normal
Labour?

• There are a few factors that can determine your
  ability to have a normal delivery. Although these
  factors dont give 100 percent guarantee that you
  can have a normal delivery, they do signify that
  it is a possible option for you.
• Factors which increase the possibility of normal
  labor
• If the mother has had normal delivery for her
  first baby.
• If you dont suffer from conditions such as
  asthma which can become serious during pregnancy
  and labor.
• If the expectant mother hasnt gained
  disproportionate weight, as this reduces her
  chances of having a normal delivery.
• If your pregnancy is progressing without any
  complications.
• If you remain physically active during your
  pregnancy.
• If your physical parameters such as blood sugar,
  blood pressure, and hemoglobin are in control.

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When Should Your Start Doing Perineal Massage?

• If you want to have a normal delivery, then you
  start doing perineal massage from the 34th week
  of your pregnancy. This practice is very
  beneficial for normal delivery. Keeping this in
  mind, those women who want to give birth through
  normal delivery are advised to take perineal
  massage for a couple of minutes every day. Almond
  oil is used for this massage.

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What are the Tips For Easy Normal Delivery

• Apart from the expected mothers dietary habits,
  her lifestyle also influences the babys health.
  Therefore, now we are going to inform you about a
  few habits that are crucial for having a normal
  delivery.
• Diet Tips For Having A Normal Delivery
• What You Should Eat
• Include fruits, vegetables, lean meat, legumes,
  and dairy products in your diet.
• Eat green-leafy vegetables and protein-rich food.
• Have iron-rich food.
• Drink a lot of water.

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• What You Shouldnt Eat
• Dont consume caffeine in excess
• Raw papaya, Raw egg
• Alcohol and cigarettes
• Exercise Tips For Having A Normal Delivery
• For normal delivery, its very important to
  exercise during pregnancy. Doing so ensures that
  you stay active during your pregnancy which helps
  in having a normal delivery.
• To Increase The Possibility Of Having Normal
  Delivery, You Should Do The Following Exercises
• Practice breathing exercises
• Walking and swimming
• Kegels and pelvic tilt
• Squatting