PREGNANCY CARE

Normal Delivery

OUR MAIN AIM IS TO DELIVER THE PREGNANT WOMEN NORMALLY WITH SAFETY OF HER AND HIS BABY

What is normal vaginal delivery?

Normal vaginal birth is the childbirth process which takes place without any form of medical intervention. Nowadays to alleviate the pain and speed up the delivery process medications might be used (you can choose not to opt for any medical intervention).

All in all, a normal delivery is, in other words, a completely natural delivery of a baby by the mother without any medical intervention. 

During normal/vaginal delivery the primary focus is on how and in which position will the mother be comfortable delivering the baby. The mother can lead the whole process of labor and delivery.

Our doctors and attending nurses, aid her while being alert for any kind of emergencies.  

Painless Delivery

What is Painless Delivery?

Painless delivery refers to the use of an epidural injection which is given by an anaesthesiologist for pain relief during labour. It is injected in the lower back, and a plastic tube is placed through which drugs are released around the spinal cord. It is injected only once when you are in active labour which means you are having at least three contractions in 10 minutes.

 Epidural doesn’t always provide 100% pain relief, but it substantially reduces pain and    sensations in the lower half of the body.

Lower Abdominal Ceserion Section

A C-section (or cesarean birth) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby when a vaginal delivery can’t be done safely. A c-section can be planned ahead of time or performed in an emergency. It carries more risk than a vaginal delivery, with a slightly longer recovery period.

When would I need a C-section?

You may need a C-section if you have certain medical conditions or if complications occur during labor in a vaginal delivery. A planned C-section happens when any of the following conditions exist:

  • Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD): CPD is a term that means that your baby’s head or body is too large to pass safely through your pelvis, or your pelvis is too small to deliver an average-sized baby.
  • Previous C-section: Although it’s possible to have a vaginal birth after a previous C-section, it’s not an option for everyone. Factors that can affect this include type of uterine incision used in the previous C-section and the risk of uterine rupture.
  • Expecting multiples: Although twins can often be delivered vaginally, two or more babies might require a C-section.
  • Placenta previa: In this condition, the placenta is attached too low in your uterus and blocks your baby’s exit through your cervix.
  • Transverse lie: The baby is in a horizontal, or sideways, position in your uterus.
  • Breech presentation: In a breech presentation, your baby’s feet- or bottom-first in your uterus. Some providers may attempt to turn your baby, but a C-section will be necessary if that’s unsuccessful.
  • Health conditions: Conditions like heart disease could worsen with labor during a vaginal birth. A C-section is necessary if you have genital herpes at the time of delivery.
  • Obstruction: A large uterine fibroid, a pelvic fracture or you’re expecting a baby with certain congenital anomalies may also be reasons for a C-section.

An unplanned C-section delivery might be necessary if any of the following conditions arise during your labor:

  • Labor isn’t progressing: Also called prolonged labor, this means your cervix dilates and stops, doesn’t efface (or thin) or your baby stops moving down the birth canal.
  • Umbilical cord compression: The umbilical cord is looped around your baby’s neck or body or caught between your baby’s head and your pelvis.
  • Umbilical cord prolapse: The umbilical cord comes out of your cervix before your baby does.
  • Placental abruption: The placenta separates from the wall of your uterus before your baby is born.
  • Fetal distress: Your baby might develop problems that cause an irregular heart rate during labor. Your obstetrician might decide that the baby can no longer tolerate labor and that a C-section is necessary.

How common are C-sections?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), C-sections account for about 30% of all deliveries in the United States.

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