MODULE 7
Healthy Birthing
a. A Message for Birth Partners
a. A Message for Birth Partner
The birth partner is the person the mother chooses to be with her to support her during labour and delivery.
This is how the birth partner can help the mother during labour and delivery.
Anyone can be a birth partner – your partner, of course, but also a family member or a friend. You don't need any special skills. You just need to be there and to care.
Inquire from the personnel at the hospital where you plan to deliver if it is possible to have more than one birth partner. This policy varies from one hospital to another.
PRETERM LABOUR
Preterm labour is any labour that starts before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Preterm labour can lead to a preterm birth. The earlier a baby is born the more likely he or she could have long-term health problems. Some preterm babies are very small and may not be strong enough to live. Any woman can go into preterm labour but those most at risk are:
- Having their first baby;
- Have had a preterm baby before;
- Smoke;
- Are underweight;
- Are not getting enough healthy food;
- Have a lot of stress in their life;
- Have a vaginal or bladder infection;
- Have had a previous abortion.
It is not always easy for a woman to tell if she is in preterm labour. You should watch for these signs:
- Bleeding from the vagina;
- Contractions of the uterus;
- A sudden gush or a constant slow leak of fluid from the vagina.
Or a change in what you normally feel with:
- Low dull back ache;
- Pelvic pressure;
- Increase in discharge from the vagina.
If you experience any of the above signs after the 20th week and before the 37th week of pregnancy DO NOT WAIT! The best thing for you and your baby is for you to GO RIGHT AWAY TO THE HOSPITAL.
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Planning for Your Baby's Birth
CONCLUSION
After months of waiting and maybe when you least expect it, your labour finally begins. When this happens, you will know that the time has come and that soon you will hold this baby that you wanted so much in your arms.
Like many women, you may feel surprised, nervous, or even a little anxious. All these feelings are normal.
Giving birth is a unique moment and not experienced the same way for everybody. The more you know about childbirth, the more confidence you will have and the more pleasant the experience will be for you and your partner.
When you finally hold your baby in your arms, you will know that it was all worth it.
d. What Your Baby Needs
Newborn babies need to eat and to sleep. They need warmth and comfort. They need to be clean and safe. Babies learn about the world by having their needs met.
These first few days are a time when you, your baby, and your family get to know each other. The following exercise will help you discover your baby's needs and how to meet them. they are met.
You will have to learn new skills to take care of your baby. Some of these skills include: bathing, dressing, diapering, and feeding.
During your stay in the hospital the nurses are there to answer your questions and help you learn to care for your baby.