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<\/p>\nLet me explain the reasons why .<\/p>\n
A normal vaginal delivery is one where you deliver through the vagina . This delivery could follow a spontaneous onset of labour or an induced one .<\/p>\n
Spontaneous onset of labour means that you go into labour without any artificial means or medication at 37-42 weeks of pregnancy and induced labour means that medication is used to bring on labour pains . A delivery could also be assisted delivery using vacuum or forceps .<\/p>\n
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First and foremost , because nature intended it this way .<\/p>\n
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Labour pains no doubt are very intense but there are ways of relieving those to a large extent using methods like epidural analgesia or entonox or N2O gas inhalation which eases pain .<\/p>\n
There is less blood loss , chances of infection and no anesthesia complications like those in a caesarean delivery .<\/p>\n
Recovery is faster and hospital stay too . You are discharged within 1-2 days of a normal delivery compared to a caesarean section .<\/p>\n
Skin to skin contact with your baby and breast feeding can also be initiated earlier.<\/p>\n
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As the baby goes down the tight birth canal , fluid from the chest and lungs are squeezed out and this reduces respiratory issues .<\/p>\n
The baby also acquires more good bacteria from the vagina thus gaining better immunity for life due to this micro biome .<\/p>\n
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And as already stated , you can begin bonding with your baby earlier ; breast feeding is also initiated earlier compared to a caesarean delivery .<\/p>\n
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Pregnancy and delivery is a life changing event that comes with its share of joy, positivity and fears . Every delivery is different and so it is best to chalk out a birth plan with your doctor and to allay whatever anxiety or apprehensions you may have . Also remember that labour is a very fluid process and during its course ,should problems arise , you must be prepared with plan B as well .<\/p>\n
Engage a birth partner like your husband , mother , mother in law in these deliberations with your doctor and look towards a happy and healthy beginning of a lifetime of motherhood !<\/p>\n
It\u2019s OK to feel apprehensive but go into labour , more empowered and informed .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u00a0A question often asked is why normal delivery ? Let me explain the reasons why . A normal vaginal delivery is one where you deliver through the vagina . This delivery could follow a spontaneous onset of labour or an induced one . Spontaneous onset of labour means that you go into labour without any… Continue reading