How to shorten the first stage of labor?

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The first stage of labor is the transitional period. When the fetus descends to the pelvis, the parturient will feel a great pressure on the lower back or perineum, and will feel a rush to defecate downward. Many pregnant women will vent their sense of helplessness by shouting, crying, swearing, etc., but we should remember that only when we try to relax can we effectively maintain our physical strength and help the next stage of labor go on more smoothly. Let's see how to shorten the first stage of labor.

How to shorten the first stage of labor?

Chest breathing: this method is suitable for the early stage of the first stage of labor, can play a calming mood, reduce the effect of labor pain. Take a light breath, expand and open the chest, wait until the chest is full of breath, and then slowly exhale. During this period, the medicine keeps the same state of inhalation and exhalation, about 15 breaths per minute, the best effect.

Abdominal breathing: this breathing method is more suitable for the use of strong uterine contraction. Take a deep breath first to make your abdomen bulge. When the abdomen is full of breath, slowly breathe out the breath, and the abdomen will slowly shrivel down. About 15 breaths per minute.

Relaxation method: this method is more suitable for the intermittent period of uterine contraction. At this time, you can take the comfortable lateral position, so that you can slowly relax the spirit, relax the muscles of the whole body, which can eliminate the maternal fatigue, but also help calm the mood and maintain the physical strength of the maternal.

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These auxiliary movements can be practiced after 32 weeks of pregnancy. And we must persevere, every day to ensure that we can practice 1 to 2 times, each time about 5 to 10 minutes. If the supine position slightly to the side will make you feel that there is no vice, you can also use the semi sitting position for simple practice.