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Pain Management during Labor
Introduction Most women are not comfortable with the pain during labor and prefer not thinking about it till the actual moment. There are very few women who do not experience pain during labor and commonly labor before delivery is a painful process. It is necessary to educate yourself about the techniques which you can follow to reduce pain as this can make the whole process of delivery relatively easier for you. You can then choose the technique that suits you the best. You can even discuss the pain relief techniques with your gynecologist and tell them which one you are specifically interested in so as to reduce confusion during labor. The Lamaze Technique These are specific breathing techniques which can be learnt at prenatal classes. This is a better option as compared to drugs or medication and it focuses on the idea that giving birth is a normal process which a woman should approach with confidence. They teach you distraction methods and how to regularize your breathing and take deep regular breaths during the time of the actual delivery to aid the process of delivery and reduce your pain. The Bradley method This is another natural approach to pain management during labor and includes following a nutritious diet and exercise pattern in addition to the breathing exercises taught. These classes are offered nationwide and the participation of a coach or a partner is necessary in this method. The guideline to this method is also available online. Acupuncture This is a traditional Chinese method and involves placing needles on certain parts of your body to help ease the pain. The scientific significance of this kind of treatment is not so clear however they can ease the contractions occurring due to labor considerably. Massage Certain herbal and ayurvedic massages can be done at the hands of experts in the lower back, feet and other areas to bring about relaxation and is a mild pain relief. Warm Water Tub A warm water bath is very comforting and relaxing and can be opted for in the initial stages of labor. However a hot tub can be very dangerous for the baby and should be avoided at all costs besides one has to see to the cleanliness of the water to prevent infection. Sedative and Narcotic Medications Sedative medications help the women to relax and relieve nausea or vomiting. These medicines are used in the initial stages of labor. Narcotic medicines affect the whole body ... |
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Pelvic Girdle Pain during Pregnancy
Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancyThe agony Pregnancy is a very painful process for the woman in question. She has to undergo a very difficult period during and after the pregnancy. Her body is undergoing many changes and adapting itself to the life growing inside her. One of the problems that she faces is pelvic girdle pain which can cause extreme discomfort. Changing body parts During pregnancy the female body undergoes many fundamental changes. Some of these changes lead to the release of a hormone called ‘relaxin.’ Relaxin causes relaxation of soft tissue such as ligaments in preparation for the impending childbirth. Such changes are in most circumstances beneficial to the pregnant lady. However, in some instances women tend to develop low back and pelvic girdle pain. The pelvic girdle is supported by several ligaments and muscles. These are fibres in the human body that are essential for body part movement. The lower back also has intervertebral discs which act as semi-flexible spacing structures for the back. These structures have to carry extra load due the increasing weight of the expectant mother. They also have to change posture as the foetus grows. The pelvic girdle has a tendency to tilt forward placing extra strain on the low back curvature. The pelvic ligaments holding the sacrum to the ilium and binding the pubic bones at the front can be strained. This might result in the ilium shifting on the sacrum which can cause significant pain. Women sometimes experience difficulty in bearing weight through one leg. Such pain can be associated with altered muscle tension as well as weakness creating lack of co-ordination around the hip-pelvis-back regions. However it is not that this problem has no possible cure and the woman is left to suffer in damnation. Physiotherapy to the rescue There are several medical processes which are trying to make this situation better for pregnant women. Certain amount of pain seems to be inevitable. Physiotherapy is trying to provide succour to pregnant women. Physiotherapy tries to addresses such problems by undertaking a comprehensive assessment to ascertain the mechanisms of pain and movement impairment. The particular structures of the back, pelvis and hip are assessed medically for their ability to rotate and glide. The muscles are assessed to evaluate their strength. They could be excessively tight due to spasms or excessively weak due to reflexogenic pain mechanisms. M... |
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