Just before the birth
When you are about to give birth, many thoughts go through your head. In addition to all of the baby-related errands, maybe even moving, there are also thoughts about the birth. Read here how you can prepare yourself mentally.
Preparations just before the birth
Just before the birth most primiparous women get nervous.
- Are all the errands done? Is the bed set up? Do I have enough diapers and baby clothes? Am I prepared enough for this big new change? These and many other questions torment you.
- For questions about material preparation, you should get help from your midwife or from counseling centers. They can tell you what kind of baby equipment you should have and what you can safely buy later.
- Your bag for the hospital should be approx. Pack 6 - 8 weeks before the calculated date. In your clinic bag you should pack: maternity card, insurance card, slippers, comfortable clothing, nursing bras, 5 - 6 cotton briefs, bathrobe, clothing for childbirth, e.g. B. a special birth shirt, lip balm, socks, nursing pillow, music (MP3 player) and possibly Massage oil for the birth, relaxation things like books or magazines, washbag, camera, complete first clothes for the newborn.
Here's how to prepare mentally
It helps many women when they feel well prepared.
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- A antenatal class is helpful. There you will find a lot of information, exercises and suggestions about the birth and the first time afterwards.
- Since you will get very little sleep after giving birth, you should do everything possible to relax and rest properly shortly before giving birth. That includes sleeping.
- A daily Sitz steam bath with hay flowers helps to make the skin around the birthing area more elastic and stretchable.
- Another way of mental relaxation and preparation is acupuncture. This is offered by midwives with appropriate training.
- In addition, you should be aware of the great anticipation you are looking forward to your newborn baby. The birth of a baby is something great, unique and, above all, natural. Don't let yourself go crazy and don't read too much about it.
- Rely on your body. Hear him too, because he will give you the right impulses in the appropriate situations.
Finally, you should also know that you are not alone. Your loved one (s) will be with you. An experienced midwife and a doctor will also accompany you through the birth.
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