Tips for first time moms for a fast and easy labor and delivery | Natural Childbirth
When I was pregnant I Imagined my labor and delivery to be chaotic. I remember mentally preparing myself to see blood and body fluids everywhere.
I imagined being in unbelievable pain for hours, screaming, sweating and pleading for an epidural. But although it was painful, it was nothing like I envisioned.
I had a easy fast and peaceful experience thanks to the 5 things mentioned below that will help you too.
First Time Mom Tips For A Fast And Easy Labor And Delivery
After having light contractions for about 4 hours, our doctor suggested that we break the water bag to induce labor, so we did. Immediately after, the contractions became stronger and more regular.
When the baby was born I realized how more painful it was to have a contraction than to actually push the baby out. Not saying that pushing a baby out is easy but I got lucky and it happened so quick. I pushed for what felt like 15 minutes then he came out.
The contractions were so painful but I tried the different techniques mentioned below and my experience was better than I expected it to be. It’s important that you know about these tips, because they will help you fast and fast and easy labor and delivery experience as well.
1. Stay Positive
Nothing happened the way I expected it to. I thought my water would break and I would freak out and scream, then my boyfriend would run around the house grabbing everything we needed then he would carry me to the car and we would rush to the hospital.
And maybe even have the baby in the car or on the way to the delivery room. But it was so different, it was so peaceful. I definitely stressed myself out thinking about the worse case scenario for no reason.
2. Stay Calm
I believe keeping your calm is vital during labor and delivery. Having control of your emotions will allow you to have control of the moment because “you control your emotions, your emotions don’t control you”, great quote I got from the great book What Set Me Free.
I understand that people deal with pain differently, there were several times where I just wanted to scream and give up but I took control of my emotions and instead I relaxed my body and muscles and it was easier to deal with the pain.
3. Support Person
Having a support person is very important. Someone who will be understanding, patient, loving and caring. Someone you trust who will spread nothing but positive vibes.
And someone who will keep you calm and hold your hand while you are in pain. Brian was that person for me and I honestly don’t know what I would’ve done without him.
4. Breathing Techniques
You’ve probably heard, do what you got to do to deal with the pain. If you have to scream then scream. However, you must keep in mind that screaming will only exhaust you faster.
If you follow birthing breathing techniques, I promise, you will save energy and it will be a lot easier to get through a contraction.
5. Don’t Push Early
When I began to push I was only 8cm and unfortunately I did tear. I honestly don’t know if I would have been able to wait longer but I just felt like it was time and I wanted to get it over with.
I don’t know if it would’ve been possible to wait longer but, if I could go back in time I would certainly try even harder to not push. I would do anything to avoid tearing because healing from a perineal tear is the worse.
Do you have great tips for an easy labor and delivery? Share them down below!
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Love your tips. Definitely, staying calm and breath between the contractions are very helpful. Thank you, I know a lot of first mommas would appreciate these tips. I sure did wish I found an amazing blog like yours when I was pregnant.
Thank you so much❤️
Giving birth was such a beautiful experience for me. I got an epidural because my process was so long, but I wouldn’t change it at all! Beautiful birth story thank you for sharing!
Hats off to you mama! I really wanted to go natural with my last, but the nurses scared me into getting an epidural!
My nurses tried to scare me too! But I already had in mind to go natural no matter how painful it was so I sticked to the plan.
That was so smooth and comfortable! I had a bit difficult labour with my second, I’ll keep these tips in mind for the next time 😉
Yes yes yes to #5!! I also was ready to “get it over with” and pushed too hard and too fast – oh how I wished I had waited! I am pregnant again and this time I told my husband that his job this time is to remind me to take it slower and not rush pushing (although I told him I will probably scowl at him when he reminds me lol).
That is so funny! During labor, my husband’s job was to not letting me get an epidural no matter how bad I wanted it and he did good. Next time he’ll have the same job as your husband because I don’t think I can go through that again!!
I’m days away from giving birth to my second child. I agree with all that is said. I would add relax as much as possible. Your body is using a hormone called relaxin to open everything up and when you are stressed or afraid, you are fighting what the purpose of relaxin is doing which will give you a longer, more painful delivery.