Natural Childbirth

Natural Childbirth, which has been used for centuries, is also called natural birth. In this birth, which is carried out without medication, painkillers and any medical intervention, it is seen that the first contractions in the uterus begin. As a result of contractions, the normal delivery of the baby through the vaginal route takes place between the 37th and 42nd weeks of pregnancy.

Normal birth takes place in three stages. In the first stage, contractions are seen in the uterus. These contractions, which come every 10 to 15 minutes, can last for about 14-16 hours. At this stage, the cervix is expected to open 8-10 cm. As time passes, the intensity of contractions increases, and the minute interval in which the contractions are felt may decrease to 2-3 minutes. The second stage is the stage when the baby is born. While this stage may end in a short time as the baby's vaginal exit with the mother's pushing and straining movements, this stage may last for several hours in some cases. In the last stage, which is the third stage, the placenta separates from the uterus.

There are many advantages of normal delivery, which is preferred by most women who are confident about childbirth and believe they can cope with the pain, except for some exceptional cases that require a cesarean section. First of all, women who start to experience the feeling of motherhood with the news of pregnancy want to experience the birth experience from the beginning to the end. Mothers who do not experience drowsiness due to the absence of medication have the chance to establish a tight bond with the baby from the moment of birth in the wakeful state.

More endorphins are secreted in the bodies of women who have given birth normally than women who are given painkillers during childbirth. This allows mothers to return to their normal lives more quickly. At the same time, it is seen that women who give birth normally have less pain complaints after delivery than those who give birth with other methods such as cesarean section.