The long-awaited birthday of the child is closer, the more often future mom feels concern and fear which because of a lack of information can develop into panic. Especially strongly these negative emotions are expressed at the women preparing for the firstborn's birth.
What women before childbirth are afraid of
The most widespread fear of the woman of childbirth – fear of severe pain. Future mothers should remember that pain at childbirth is absolutely natural, but the more you will be afraid, the unpleasant feelings will be stronger. To cope with this fear, during pregnancy it is necessary to learn to relax, master the technology of breath reducing pain. Surely learn from your doctor about anesthesia methods which they will be able to offer if you are not able to suffer from pain more. Not to give in to panic, try not to listen to girlfriends about "horrors" of childbirth and not to look for such information on the Internet. Pain at the birth of the child will seem such trifle when the kid for the first time smiles to you!
One more frequent fear of pregnant women - the death of the child or mother during childbirth. Now practically all maternity hospitals are equipped with all necessary equipment which can be required in case of emergency. Doctors strictly watch a condition of the woman and child, and at risk of an unsuccessful result of childbirth take all necessary measures. Discuss possible situations and the action plan of medical personnel with the doctor. Learn also about a possibility of presence on the families of your husband or mom – in case of emergency they will be able to check actions of personnel.
Some future mothers are afraid of premature birth. To cope with this fear, you should know that the child born on the term of 22-37 weeks is viable, though premature. In that case special medical care is provided to it. For own tranquility find out whether there is in your maternity hospital an equipment for nursing of premature babies. If the term of childbirth already absolutely close, some women are afraid not to manage to get to maternity hospital in time. Childbirth – long process, seldom or never the birth of the child takes less than 1-2 hours. But to worry less, in advance prepare the package of documents and all necessary for maternity hospital. Think over several options of how you will reach hospital – you can reach with the relative, the husband or on ambulance.
Useful tips for reduction of concern
Communicate with positively adjusted and safely given rise girlfriends. They will not frighten you, and will give adequate advice concerning the mode of maternity hospital, his employees. Attend classes for pregnant women. Instructors will tell you about process of childbirth, will teach to breathe and relax correctly. Find more time for favourite leisure or a hobby - read, listen to music, walk, knit, draw. You treat childbirth as responsible work for which you are waited by a deserved reward. This mental set adjusts on a business harmony and helps to cope with panic.