A new delivery method is coming, come and see!

First, what is water supply?

Water delivery is a new natural delivery method introduced from abroad, which means that expectant mothers give birth in water, that is, the baby is completely immersed in water at birth. In the production process, the baby's head must be completely immersed in the water until the body is born in the water smoothly, and finally the doctor takes the baby out of the water. As a new distribution method, water transportation has become popular abroad, but it is not so popular in China. Pregnant women still prefer traditional natural delivery or caesarean section.

Second, the advantages of water delivery

1. Shorten the labor process

In the water, expectant mothers can relax all over, and the cervix dilates more smoothly, so they can naturally exert their strength in production and effectively shorten the delivery time.

Relieve pain

Giving birth in water can well eliminate the fear of lying-in women, and the buoyancy of water can alleviate the pain in the production process.

More comfortable

Running water can facilitate the expectant mother to turn over and let her choose the most comfortable position to give birth, which is more autonomous.

Protect perineum

Delivery in water can reduce the oppression of the fetus on the perineum, and also enhance the elasticity and relaxation of the birth canal, which is beneficial to the smooth birth of the baby, avoid the laceration of the birth canal, and protect the perineum well, so that the parturient does not have to experience the pain of lateral perineal incision.

5. Establish a parent-child relationship with your baby

The baby is accompanied by amniotic fluid in the ninth month of pregnancy. Entering warm water with similar environment after birth will make him feel more secure and get a good transition.

Third, the shortcomings of water delivery.

1. It is difficult to detect fetal heart.

It is difficult to install instruments to detect fetal heart rate and check the degree of contraction of expectant mothers when giving birth in water, so it is difficult to know whether the baby and expectant mothers are safe or not, and it is difficult to know whether there is danger at the first time, which increases the difficulty of doctors' diagnosis.

2. Easy to get infected

Susceptibility to infection is the biggest disadvantage of this new delivery method, because the parturient will discharge all kinds of secretions during delivery, and the water will be easily polluted, which will bring risks to the mother and baby.

3. The cost is very high

Compared with the traditional mode of delivery, this mode of production is more complicated in preparation, such as the need for aseptic system, professional disinfection measures, the use of bathrooms and so on. Water quality and temperature must also be qualified, so the cost is often several times more expensive.

Fourth, the necessary conditions for childbirth in water

1. Age

The ideal age is 20-30 years old, because such women are very suitable for natural childbirth. There are various unstable factors in pregnancy over 30 years old. Caesarean section is better, but under 20 years old, she is too young to face it.

2. Fetal size

Generally speaking, the fetal head should be medium, preferably 3-3.5 kg.

3. Maternal health

Maternal health is very important. First of all, you must not suffer from diseases, especially hypertension, hepatitis, heart disease, AIDS, syphilis and other diseases, and you must not take risks. Moreover, there must be no history of abortion, and it is necessary to ensure that the pregnancy reaches 38 weeks. In addition, expectant mothers are required to have large pelvis and good expansion.

4. Fetal health

Ensure that the baby is in the cephalic delivery mode, the fetal heart is normal, the fetal stool is not stained, and there is no umbilical cord around the neck or abnormal amniotic fluid.

V. Development of water conveyance technology in China

Is the current domestic water delivery technology reliable? What needs to be reminded to expectant mothers is that if you want to give birth in water in China, you must go through prenatal examination and be evaluated by relevant experts. Only women who meet all the conditions and are suitable for natural delivery can do it.

However, mothers can rest assured that domestic midwives who give birth in water are all one-on-one tutors from American experts, and have obtained relevant certificates, which are in line with international standards, so the safety is very guaranteed. However, because there are still many risks in this delivery method, expectant mothers must choose professional and authoritative hospitals.