Do you have to scream during labor?

Sometimes, a good cry in labor is helpful and even therapeutic. But if the crying is attached to a larger fear and is not addressed, it can cause increased tension and even a stall in labor.

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Can you give birth quietly?

And contrary to popular belief, a silent (or mostly silent) birth is possible (even if you're not a Scientologist!). “I've seen patients who are able to handle their labors very well and have a very peaceful and placid environment throughout their labor and delivery,” Dr. Nageotte says.

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How painful is childbirth on a scale of 1 10?

With no epidural or narcotics on board, most birthing parents rate active-phase labor a 10 on the pain scale of 1 to 10. With pain management techniques taught in childbirth education, however, laboring parents can greatly reduce the intensity of the pain they experience.

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What is the pain equivalent to giving birth?

The most common description of the level of pain experienced was extreme menstrual cramps (45 percent), while 16 percent said it was like bad back pain and 15 percent compared it to a broken bone.

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Which type of delivery is less painful?

What is Painless Normal Delivery? Painless normal delivery or delivery with labor analgesia (Epidural) is a technique where very specific concentration of drug is used. Although the drug reduces the pain, it maintains the ability to push your baby out through the birth canal.

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How long does it take to push out a baby?

For first-time mothers the average length of pushing is one-to-two hours. In some instances, pushing can last longer than two hours if mother and baby are tolerating it. Normally, the baby is born with his face looking toward mother's back (referred to as an anterior position).

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Is childbirth the most painful experience?

Labor pain is one of the most severe pains which has ever evaluated and its fear is one of the reasons women wouldn't go for natural delivery. Considering different factors which affect experiencing pain, this study aimed to explain women's experiences of pain during childbirth.

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What is the hardest part of labor?

Transition phase of labor

The end of active labor is sometimes referred to as the transition to the second stage of labor. It's when the cervix completely dilates to a full 10 centimeters, and is the shortest – but generally considered the hardest – part of labor.

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Why was childbirth so painful?

Pain during labor is caused by contractions of the muscles of the uterus and by pressure on the cervix. This pain can be felt as strong cramping in the abdomen, groin, and back, as well as an achy feeling. Some women experience pain in their sides or thighs as well.

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How can I have a peaceful birth?

Ways to stay relaxed
  1. Music and relaxation recordings.
  2. Focal point.
  3. Creative imagery.
  4. Massage.
  5. Water therapy.
  6. Calming breathing patterns.
  7. Progressive relaxation.

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Can you breathe while giving birth?

Most women feel the need to switch to light breathing at some time during the active phase of labor. Let the intensity of your contractions guide you in deciding if and when to use light breathing. Breathe in and out rapidly through your mouth at about one breath per second. Keep your breathing shallow and light.

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Can fear stop labor?

A study in Norway of over 2,200 women concluded that women who were afraid of birth were in labour longer than women who were unafraid. Researchers found women with a fear of childbirth spend 1 hour and 32 minutes longer in labour than women without fears of childbirth.

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How does your VAG feel before labor?

You may start to feel pressure in your vagina or pelvis. “This may be due to 'lightening,' which is when the baby drops down from the abdomen. Some women feel lightening as pelvic pressure or even low back pain,” says Dr. Emery.

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What is more painful C section or natural birth?

Even though labor and vaginal birth can be hard work, they are generally easier on a woman's body than a cesarean. Recovery after vaginal birth is usually shorter and less painful than after a C-section, and allows the woman to spend more time with her baby.

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Is labor faster without an epidural?

The potential for a quicker labor, delivery and recovery – For some people, a natural birth may go more quickly. While it depends on several different factors, like how relaxed you may be, in some cases medications can interfere with contractions and prolong labor.

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What hurts the worst during labor?

Most women find the most painful part of labor and delivery to be the contractions, while some others may feel pushing or post-delivery is most painful. Pain during labor and delivery may also be caused by pressure on the bladder and bowels by the baby's head and the stretching of the birth canal and vagina.

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What is the shortest labor?

It all happened when Mary Gorgens got up to go to the bathroom, two days before her baby was due, where she was surprised to feel her son's head crowning. She quickly woke up her husband, but when he ran to the bathroom himself, thinking he had time, it was too late: She had already delivered in 120 seconds!

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What is the fastest labor?

Precipitous labor is usually around 3 hours from the first real contractions until the birth of your baby.
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How Fast is Precipitous Labor?
  • The sudden onset of very intense contractions.
  • Very little time between contractions for recovery.
  • Strong urge to push, which often feels like the need for a bowel movement.

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What does the urge to push feel like?

An overwhelming urge to push (some women don't, however) "The ring of fire," a burning, stinging sensation as your baby's head crowns and your vagina stretches for your baby to emerge. The burning doesn't last long – soon there's a feeling of numbness instead as the vaginal tissue stretches thin, blocking the nerves.

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Is water birth less painful?

Benefits of laboring in water

A positive birth experience: Women who have labored or given birth in water say they had less pain and a greater sense of control. Less pain medication: Some studies show that women who labor in water need less pain medication and may have a shorter first stage of labor.

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What happens if you push before 10 cm?

But if you're close to 10 centimeters dilated the research suggests it's not an issue. Evidence suggests it's more of a theoretical fear that just adds additional stress and in some cases results in an epidural (or a higher dose of epidural) to mask that urge.

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How long is the average first-time labor?

For first-time moms, it can last from 12 to 19 hours. It may be shorter (about 14 hours) for moms who've already had children. It's when contractions become strong and regular enough to cause your cervix to dilate (open) and thin out (efface).

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How long does it take to dilate from 1 to 10?

Your cervix needs to open about 10cm for your baby to pass through it. This is what's called being fully dilated. In a 1st pregnancy, the time from the start of established labour to being fully dilated is usually 8 to 18 hours.

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Why is there blood when I wipe at 39 weeks pregnant?

A bloody show is a common symptom during late pregnancy when a small amount of blood and mucus is released from the vagina. A bloody show occurs because the cervix starts to soften and thin (efface) and widen (dilate) in preparation for labor. When your cervix dilates, it's making room for your baby to pass through.

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