This is something I want to share to all pregnant moms out there. I found this information at my baby book. This has something to do about the options we could take and consider when we are going to give birth.
PAIN CONTROL (Epidurals vs Analgesics)
Epidurals
> the most effective form of pain relief during labor
> may be extended to cover for post-operative pain management if epidural anesthesia was used during cesarean section procedure
> there may be an increased risk of a forcep or vacuum delivery
Analgesics
> intramuscular analgesics can be administered while early in labor
> helps you relax, even doze off, which is useful if labor is long and tiring
> can make some women very sick, needs other drugs to offset this
VENUE (Hospital vs Home)
Hospital
> if you need medical intervention such as forceps delivery or a cesarean section, then there's readily available instruments, drugs and medical staff
> nursing care and emergency facilities for the baby is readily available
> entails more cost
Home
> mothers-to-be feel more privacy, comfort, and family support
> avoids many of the routine interventions in some hospitals
> easier to remain active and mobile
> choices for pain relief are more limited
> lower cost
TYPE (Vaginal vs Cesarean Section)
Vaginal
> no surgical stress, minimizing blood loss
> low risk of infection
> hemodynamic stability
> early ambulation
> bonding time with baby upon birth
> may be unpredictable, prolonged and stressful
Cesarean Section
> fetal medical considerations like fetal distress, malpresentation, cord problems, higher birth weight
>maternal medical indications like rupture of membranes, repeat cesarean, placenta previa, placenta abruptions
>fetal/maternal considerations like cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD), incoordinate uterine action, uterine dysfunction and uterine inertia
With these options given above, I just really hope and pray I will have a safe delivery by next year. I'm proud to say I didn't had a hard time with my first born child 8 years ago. I only labored for about an hour and with just two hard pushes, my daughter came out safely. Hopefully, for my second child, I can do it on a normal delivery and if I can give birth at home, it would be better and less expensive.
Cesarean Section
> fetal medical considerations like fetal distress, malpresentation, cord problems, higher birth weight
>maternal medical indications like rupture of membranes, repeat cesarean, placenta previa, placenta abruptions
>fetal/maternal considerations like cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD), incoordinate uterine action, uterine dysfunction and uterine inertia
With these options given above, I just really hope and pray I will have a safe delivery by next year. I'm proud to say I didn't had a hard time with my first born child 8 years ago. I only labored for about an hour and with just two hard pushes, my daughter came out safely. Hopefully, for my second child, I can do it on a normal delivery and if I can give birth at home, it would be better and less expensive.
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