Childbirth for every woman is an expected, mysterious and unforgettable process in life. His painful part will quickly be forgotten - this is how a woman is, and only the beautiful moment of the birth of a small miracle will remain in memory. In order for labor to be better, it is worth paying special attention to the preparation for this process, and psychological preparation for childbirth is of no small importance. Practice shows that many learn to breathe properly, do massage of the waist, etc., but when a mysterious moment comes, everything is forgotten at once, and mothers can not remember anything from the painful sensations. Therefore, moral preparation for childbirth should be carried out by specialists, be properly built. It is seen, as a rule, in group classes.
Psychoprophylactic preparation for childbirth
Psychoprophylactic preparation for childbirth includes training not only physical to the process of childbirth, but emphasizes the importance of the psychological preparedness of the woman in labor. Proper preparation helps to reduce pain and remove the conditioned reflex factor of labor pain. The goal of psycho-preventive training is a woman's awareness of the joy of the birth of a new person, the elimination of fear of painful sensations, the formation of positive emotions. Preparation for natural childbirth is conducted in the form of conversations long before the birth, it is desirable that these meetings were group, because communication with expectant mothers inspires confidence in them and helps to remove the fear of waiting for pain.
Psychological preparation of pregnant women for childbirth
Psychological preparation of pregnant women for childbirth is carried out in the special organization at the women's consultation, which is called the school of preparation for childbirth. Lessons are conducted by obstetricians, gynecologists, psychologists, social workers. Groups form 8-10 women, taking into account the period of pregnancy.
Classes are performed by:
- educational function - report information about the anatomy and physiology of female organs;
- preparatory - the training of proper breathing, and familiarity with the flow of periods of labor, train to hold your breath at attempts, teach relaxation of muscles to reduce the strength of attempts.
Physiopsychoprophylactic preparation for childbirth
Physiopsychoprophylactic preparation for childbirth includes group exercises in gymnastics for parturient women, lectures on the topic of proper rest and regular exercise, the use of physical therapy in class.
Preparation for partner births is very important in the psychological preparation for childbirth. It is also carried out at the school with female counseling. The presence of a prepared spouse at birth significantly reduces the psychological nervousness of a woman and helps her feel secure. The birth then passes less painfully.