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5 option of birth positions

There are many pregnant women who gave birth to assume the position of lay (litotomi) or half-sitting. Whereas our ancestors with all their local wisdom in the habit of giving birth by squatting or standing. All positions are advantages and disadvantages. Who were preparing to give birth you can choose one of them, with first consulted the doctor who will help labor.

Here are five options given birth position (other than lying down), excerpted from the book 9 Months Full Wonders, by Annia Kissanti:

1. Half sat. Half-sitting position also gave birth to a common position adopted in various hospital or birthing center in Indonesia. This position requires that the mother was sitting with his back leaning against a pillow, knees bent and legs open toward the side.

Advantages: This position makes the mother feel comfortable. The axis of the birth canal that need to be taken to get out shorter. Supply of oxygen from mother to fetus take place optimally.

Disadvantages: This position can cause sore backs and complaints of fatigue, especially when a long delivery process.

2. Lateral (oblique). This position requires the mother lying on her side to the left or right. One of her feet up while the other leg straight in the circumstances. Usually done when the baby’s head position is not yet right. Normally cantle position the baby was in front of the birth canal, became abnormal when the position of the fontanel is behind or the side. Leaning to the left or right depending on the position of the baby crown. If on the right, the mother was asked skewed to the right in the hope that her baby will rotate. This position can also be used when the labor lasted longer and the mother was already exhausted with the other positions.

Advantages: behind the mother’s blood circulation is flowing smoothly. Delivery of oxygen in the blood of mother to fetus through the placenta is not affected. Because not too pressing, the process of opening took place slowly so that labor is relatively more comfortable.

Disadvantages: This position makes little difficulty, the doctor or midwife to help the delivery process. Baby’s head is held or directed more difficult. When you have to do an episiotomy even more difficult position.

3. Standing / Half squat. In one occasion, Dr. Judi J. Endjun, SPOG, obstetrics and gynecology expert told me, when the PTT in East Timor (now Timor Leste), he created was stunned with the way women give birth there. He watched, the husband whose wife will give birth to a powder burn wood ashes, and ashes were strewn on the floor of the house. Then two pieces of cloth hung over the house, just above the ash that had been stocked. The mother was holding on to the fabric, and do not have to wait long, the baby is born straight and “landed” on top of warm sterile ash. A local wisdom that made him shaking his head. Not only in the East, some tribes in China were found to have similar habits, ie, giving birth to her feet.

Advantages: This position is in harmony with the earth’s gravity. Thus, the pushing force far more powerful mother. Indeed, in a standing position directly proportional to the birth canal land. As if the mother pressed the ground with his whole body strength. So that the readiness of all parties needed to help the birth, do not let the baby “sliding” too fast to injury. So that this does not happen, it is usually already set up a soft, sterile pads to keep baby’s head and body.

Disadvantages: Your doctor or midwife should be little difficulty when delivered through the opening of an episiotomy or to monitor developments.

4. Squat. Some tribes in East Indonesia, East Lombok began to Papua, women have a habit of giving birth by squatting.

Advantages: This position is advantageous because the gravitational influence of the body, the mother did not have much trouble pushing. Babies will get out through the birth canal by itself.

Disadvantages: If not prepared properly, the squat position is very likely to make the baby’s head injury, because a baby can “glide” quickly. So that this does not happen, it is usually already set up a soft, sterile pads to keep baby’s head and body. Your doctor or midwife was a bit difficult if an episiotomy should be delivered through the opening or to monitor developments.

5. In water. Could be in Indonesia, gave birth in water, including a new thing, but in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia, how to give birth like this is very unusual. Up-to appear anecdotes, excellent swimming athletes Eastern Europe, among others, formed because of the babies born there had been “forced to” swim workout.

When pregnant women have entered opener 5-6, with the help of doctors or nurses, pregnant women who entered into a special pool hygiene and sterilisasinya ascertained. Water temperature should match the mother’s body temperature, no less or more, to prevent temperature shock when the baby slipped into the water.

Advantages: The main advantage of mothers giving birth in water is very relaxing, because of the relaxation of all muscles of the body, especially the muscles associated with childbirth. Becomes easier to push and do not feel pain like other birth process. Do not worry baby will be “sunk” once born, because for the content of any real live baby in the mother’s amniotic fluid.

Disadvantages: Risk of water ingested by the infant is very large, so this process requires the readiness of all parties, whether used equipment as well as obstetricians, nurses, or physicians who direct check on the child so born baby. When the process lasted too long, the mother may develop hypothermia or body temperature is too low.

(Marfuah Panji Astuti/ Tabloid Nakita-indonesia)

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EXERCISE FOR PREGNANT MOM

Pregnant women also need to exercise. Only, the movement and intensity worthy of further attention and should be consulted with your obstetrician before done. Ask the sports movement are best for you and the baby’s condition. Before doing exercise, you’ll want to warm up. Here is some light stretching movements you can do to maintain fitness during pregnancy.

Stretching helps muscles more supple and warm and will be very helpful when you are pregnant. Here are some stretching movements you can do before or after exercise.

* Rotation of the neck: Relax your neck and shoulders. Bow your head forward. Slowly rotate your head toward the right shoulder, back to the middle, then to the left shoulder through the rear. Do four sets for each direction.

* Rotation of the shoulders: Raise your left shoulder and right hand circular motion from the back of the ear toward the front. Do four rotations towards the front and four more towards the back.

* Style pool: Place both arms on each side of the body. Then lift your right arm upward, then bend, and turn the body toward the right while doing movements like arm freestyle. Do it with each arm ten times.

* Rates thighs: Stand with one foot in two foot in front of others. Lean on foot in front, exactly at the foot of the thigh is in front. Shut up eight count. Back straight, then exchange leg. Perform each four times.

* Shake leg: Sit with legs apart. Move your foot up and down the straight while in a state rocked.

* Rotation of the foot joints: Sit with legs straight ahead, let your fingers in a relaxed state. Rotate around your leg like a circle. Use all of your leg, from groin to your feet. Rotate over four times on each leg.

Kegel exercises
Kegel exercises help strengthen the muscles that regulate urine, uterus and bladder. By exercising these muscles during pregnancy, you can build the ability to calm and control the muscles are ready for delivery. Pascabersalin kegel exercise is also recommended to help heal the perineal tissue, strengthen pelvic muscles basis, and encourage the muscles back to a healthy condition, as well as strengthening the control urine.

To do kegel, imagine you are trying to stop the flow of urine that want to quit, or was holding his stomach gas that already wants out. When doing this, you will contract your pelvic muscles, this is the kegel exercise. When doing kegel exercises, try not to move the legs, buttocks muscles, or abdominal muscles. Nobody should be aware that you are training kegel muscles, so you can practice anywhere. Recommended to perform five sets kegel exercises every day. Every time you’re contracting the pelvic muscles, hold and count to five, the new release. Do this 10 times for every one set of exercises kegel.

Again reminded to consult with your obstetrician before performing these movements. Good luck!

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8 DIET OF MOMMY’s PREGNANT

1. Combined energy: iron + vitamin C
During pregnancy, their need for iron almost doubles. To get more iron from vegetables, like green beans, artichokes, and red beans, combine with foods that contain vitamin C, such as fruits sitrusg, broccoli, peppers, and strawberries. This is caused by iron derived from plants is not absorbed as effectively as the iron content of red meat, fish, and poultry. Now, Vitamin C is a function to absorb these minerals. One recipe that can be tried: cereals fortified with iron with strawberry topping.

2. Maximize the absorption of iron
Some foods, including tea, egg yolks, milk, and soy, contain compounds that limit the absorption of iron. To maximize the absorption of iron, avoid eating these foods along with iron-rich foods such as meat, poultry, and fish. Pregnant women particularly need more iron (from 18 mg to 27 mg per day) because the baby in the womb are also needed.

3. Consuming folic acid
Women who are pregnant, and especially those that are planning a pregnancy, take 400 micrograms of folic acid from supplements and foods fortified with folate in addition to, such as green vegetables, oranges, and whole wheat. Folic acid is a B vitamin that is useful to reduce the risk of tube defect nerve (neural tube defects). Keep in mind that most multivitamins contain folic acid, but not all multivitamins are able to meet the nutritional needs of pregnant women, or who are planning a pregnancy. First check the nutrition information on labels when you choose one of them.

4. Maintaining fluid levels in the body
Lack of fluids can make you feel tired and weak. So make sure you drink enough. In pregnant women, blood volume increased significantly so take plenty of fluids to maintain it. Many drinking water can also help digestion and reduce constipation. Try to drink water every time you eat and on the sidelines of your activities. You can also drink juice or milk every now and then to add some nutrients and calories the body needs.

5. Overcoming constipation
One of the diseases of pregnant women is constipation. This is caused by the hormones of pregnancy can slow digestion. To help alleviate constipation, you can eat many foods that contain high fiber such as vegetables, beans, whole wheat and bran cereal. Also, do not get bored drinking water (between 8 to 10 glasses a day).

6. Do not forget calcium intake
Calcium is needed for the growth of bones and teeth. When you’re pregnant, calcium in your body will be absorbed by the fetus, especially if he does not get it from food. You can choose high calcium milk, non-fat or low-fat. Yoghurt, cheese, butter, and ice cream can also be a good source of calcium.

Apart from the aspect of diet, you also need to look the way you save and treat eating utensils.

7. Temperature to keep food safe
Recent research shows that the risk of foodborne illness listeriosis, which can harm pregnant women and fetuses, will decrease a lot when food is cooled within a safe temperature. The temperature inside the refrigerator should be no more than 4 degrees Celsius. Only use a refrigerator thermometer to ensure a safe temperature.

8. Maintain hand hygiene and cooking equipment

To reduce the risks inherent in food (who becomes more dangerous when you’re pregnant), washing fruits and vegetables before you eat them fresh. Make sure the meat is cooked in the right temperature, especially following wash your hands well cooking equipment, whether it’s a knife, pan, or cutting board, which has been exposed to raw meat.

(Kompas)

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