LABOR & CHILD BIRTH Labor and birth is one of the most memorable moments in a parent's life. Learning to work your way through can help you enjoy the experience and relax. This section helps you prepare better for this experience.

Labor and Child Birth

Heading to the Hospital

When should I go to the hospital?

You would probably know when to go to the hospital. It would either be if your water bag breaks which may come out as a gush of liquid, or it could just be a continuous leak or it could also turn out to be leaks on sitting and exerting pressure.

If nothing else, you have to go when the pain starts and is persistent, increasing with time with a frequency of more than 3 per 10 minutes. Sometimes you may get misled by false labor pains.

Should I shower before going to hospital?

It is not a must and definitely not needed for delivery, but it is soothing at this time to run warm water over your body and taking a shower puts you in the frame of mind to start a new beginning. It relaxes your mind.

What should I carry to the hospital?

CLICK HERE for a list of things that you could take to the hospital.

Now head on and we’ll meet you after you come back…with more news of your baby … be sure to log on as soon as you come back and e-mail the good news to us. 

Will I need to be shaved?

It is not a must but preferred for various reasons -

• If you happen to go for a cesarean section, it will definitely be helpful
• For aesthetic looks while delivering
• Post birth, you might encounter entangling of the pubic hair because of discharge. This can get uncomfortable. Try to make things as easy for you as possible.

Though shaving is not a must and it totally depends on you whether you want to do it.

I am experiencing contractions. What can I do till I go to the hospital?

If you are sure that your labor pains have started and you have to wait to go the hospital, you can try the following tips to relieve yourself:

• At each contraction, sit in a comfortable position and inhale deeply and release your breath slowly with the contraction.
• In between the contractions, try to walk slowly
• If you feel dry and drained, you can take ice sips or sips of glucose after solution.
• Get someone to massage your shoulders and back.
• A warm shower can relieve the cramps and aches.
• You can try sucking on a candy if the mouth goes too dry.
• Take a towel soaked in cold water and get someone to wipe your face and sweat repeatedly.
• If you are reading all this well in advance, visit our Intelligent parenting section for further tips. 

 

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