Childbirth is one of the most important moments in a woman's life. It is a unique, unrepeatable experience, but it is often very demanding and painful. However, it does not always have to be that way.

The female body is naturally built for childbirth, it "can do it". Trust in those who will help us during childbirth, and then, most importantly, our self-confidence, is very important.

How to prepare for childbirth

How the birth will go depends not only on the maternity hospitals, but mainly on us. Although women are often not aware of this, they can actually do a lot to make the birth of a child not only a significant and unique, but also a beautiful experience. Physical preparation, a positive attitude and awareness of what will be faced during childbirth is the ideal combination for an easier birth.

Effective prenatal preparation can have a major impact on its outcome. On the one hand, it increases the likelihood of a normal birth, but it also improves the mother's psyche. It is important to learn as much as possible about childbirth, and no less important is the belief that everything will turn out well.

Every woman can choose different methods of preparation, e.g. pregnancy yoga, hypnobirthing techniques, etc. It is generally not recommended to start something new during pregnancy. So if you have never practiced yoga, the question is whether pregnancy yoga will be the right one for you and your body. The ideal is to continue what your body is used to, just with a different intensity or a different form. How prepared you are for childbirth has a decisive influence on its course. Women who have learned to work with the pelvic floor during preparation, get to know their body, are no longer so afraid of childbirth. Self-confidence for childbirth is very important.

Practical preparation for childbirth

Methods of preparing for childbirth include, for example, properly performed perineal massage or the use of appropriate aids. We recommend Aniball – a medical device that works on the simple principle of manually inflating a silicone balloon with a pump. It allows a woman to understand her body, try out birthing positions, relax the pelvic floor muscles with the help of breathing, and thus better prepare for childbirth.

Aniball helps not only in preparing the birth canal, but also psychologically - a woman is not afraid of feelings that she already knows intimately during childbirth. She knows how to do it, so to speak. The pushing phase itself is then easier, the risk of tearing or cutting the perineum is minimized, which is important for the comfort of the woman immediately after childbirth and later in life. Especially since the list of potential problems that mothers can encounter after an episiotomy is very long. Common consequences include pain, discomfort, infections, inflammation, etc. But not only that. This procedure can also cause permanent weakening of the pelvic floor muscles, which is a common cause incontinence , can also have a major impact on delayed sexual activity. A scar from a cut is a scar not only on the body, but also on the soul.

Antenatal classes?

Long-term preparation of a pregnant woman for childbirth also includes attending prenatal courses. Here, the mother should receive all the basic information about childbirth (how to recognize the beginning of labor, when to go to the maternity hospital, admission to the maternity hospital, the course of childbirth, stay in the maternity hospital, treatment of the baby and basic care for him, a list of things to take to the maternity hospital, etc.). However, courses can vary greatly, so choose carefully. The experience of the lecturer and her enthusiasm for the topic are very important. You might think that a lot of theory is not needed, after all, a woman can give birth and when there are experts around who just create the right conditions, there is nothing to solve. But this is sometimes not the case in maternity hospitals. The staff in the maternity hospital changes often, sometimes even during the birth itself. Many things are adapted to who is currently serving and what their experience is. Then, of course, there are many operational circumstances. It is not an ideal environment, although it meets the safety requirements for the life of the mother and child. Childbirth is a very intimate moment for which an intimate environment is needed. Dim lights, people you trust, peace.

Quality prenatal care should contain all the necessary information about the course of childbirth, but also much more. For example, a list of practical things and tools for childbirth, preparation of the partner, information about the possibilities of relief techniques during childbirth (massage, water, aromatherapy, etc.), your options and also a comparison of the options in individual maternity hospitals, the importance of bonding, the advantages of the possibility of accompaniment during childbirth - whether a partner or a doula or an experienced midwife.

We definitely recommend visiting a selected maternity hospital and delivery rooms. A pregnant woman should have an idea of ​​the environment in which she will give birth and have confidence in this environment and the staff. Careful prenatal preparation mobilizes the future mother's own strength and intuition.