Underwater birth beneficial for mother & baby

Underwater birth is a gentle birth choice because it is beneficial for both mother & baby. In this technique the delivery occur while mother is submerged in water. This method is gaining popularity & increased acceptability. This revolutionary method of baby birth owes its origin to the obstetrician Igor. Certain times this method can pose threat to the new born in the form of aspiration & water inhalation.

[Photo Credit]

Quite favorable for the baby : Under water birth method is quite favorable for the baby since the stressful exercise the child goes through during his passage through the birth canal is significantly eased as when the process takes place under water which is tepid, the transition of the baby from the birth canal to the outside world is smooth. The baby feels the water as if he is swimming in his mother’s womb.

A form of Hydrotherapy : The under water birth which is a form of Hydrotherapy seems to be benefited as the pain threshold accompanied with labour & delivery are effectually reduced. In this method many women who complain of low back ache during & after delivery is especially decreased. . Women experienced definite relief from this method in pain, function, affect, joint mobility &strength especially in women who fall under older age bracket.

Decreased perception of pain : Women perceived decreased perception of pain with no evidence in regards to association of poor neonatal outcome. Submergence in water has an instant soothing effect facilitating maternal physiological responses, lowering pain, increased blood flow which helps release essential hormones.

This method also helps widen the maternal pelvic muscles & helps create gravitational pull, thus initiating ease in delivery, reduced wear & tear of maternal tissue, reduced maternal blood pressure & consequent decreased blood loss. By seeing the positive aspects of this birth technique, it can be said that woman should opt this technique for delivering the baby.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What is Pranayama ? Its Meaning ,Objectives & Benefits

Image
Generally , Pranayama is composed of two words ; Pran + Ayaman Which means breath ,respiration , life , vitality , energy & strength. When used in the plural it denotes certain vital breath or current of energy(pranna – vayus) Ayama means means stretch extension , expansion , length , breath regulation , prolongation of breath. According to ‘Siva Samhita ‘ it is called vayu sodhana'. According to Patanjali Yoga sutras ,“ Pranayama is the cessation of movement of inhalation & exhalation. According to science of pranayama Swami Sivanand says, “ There is an intimate connection between breath , nerve current & the control of the inner prana or vital forces. Prana becomes visible on physical plane as motion or action , & on the mental plane as thought . Pranayama is the means by which a yogi tries to realize within his little body the whole comic life ,& attempts to attain perfection by obtaining all the powers of the universe.” Aims & Objective Of Pranayama
Read more

How effective Acai berry in treating thyroid?

Image
Acai berry is purple color fruit that appear like grapes. Acai berry eliminates symptoms of thyroid malfunction. Scientist reveals the high comfort factor, in connection with consumption of acai berry. The supplements of acai berry can be beneficial for weight loss which seen accompany hypothyroidism. Acai berry has capacity of providing better metabolism. It also provides better digestion & removes toxins. It comes in the form of juice, powder & pills. [Photo Credit] Iodine necessary for thyroid : Iodine is a trace mineral, which is required for the proper and efficient functioning of the cells. Iodine is helpful in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Iodine deficiency results in obstruction of the thyroid gland. Good sources of iodine include aquatic animals, such as haddock, cod, perch & sea bass. Plants grown in iodine rich soil & dairy products are also good sources of iodine. Benefits of acai berry : Benefits of acai include better vitality & improvement in
Read more

How to cure Myasthenia Gravis through yoga?

Image
Myasthenia Gravis : It is chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease in which there is immense weakness in the muscles of arms, hands ,neck, legs & all other parts of the body. Myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Muscles that control eye and eyelid movements , facial expression , chewing , talking , breathing and swallowing are often affected but not always. This disease is caused by a defect in the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles. In myasthenia gravis the neuro-muscular junction of human body get blocked & the communication between the muscles & nerves are disturbed results in weakening of muscles. The first noticeable symptoms of myasthenia gravis may be weakness of the eye muscles and the eyelids tend to droop. Medical management : Myasthenia gravis can be controlled. Some medications improve neuromuscular transmission and increase muscle strength, and some suppress the produc
Read more