THE BIRTH

The birth

In a normal birth, the 2500g - 4000g heavy child is between the 38th and 42nd week from the so-called anterior occipital position (dorsoanterior occipital position) born.
The "normal" birth includes a period of 3 to 12 hours for first-time women (first child) and between 3 and 8 hours for multiparous women (at least a second birth). There are different signs of an incipient birth. Regular birth depends on the maternal birth canal, labor and the child's head and can be divided into three phases.
A birth before the 37th week of pregnancy is called premature birth.

In the following you will find an overview of all topics related to childbirth. Divided into:

The birthing process

Childbirth complications

After birth

The birthing process

Birth begins with what is known as the sign of the birth. These include the loss of amniotic fluid and lowering of the uterus at week 32. A vaginal examination can also be used to determine whether or not you are ready to give birth. Here, the cervix and the birth canal are assessed, the condition of the amniotic sac and the preceding part of the child are examined. In addition, one also checks the labor activity.

Upon arrival in the delivery room, the pregnant woman is given an admission examination. The aim of this is to ascertain the maternal and child state. The external examination assesses the position of the child, the previous part of the child and its supine position by palpation or ultrasound. With the help of the vaginal examination, the cervix and the cervix are examined, thus a conclusion about the beginning of the birth or a labor disorder is possible. Furthermore, the child's heartbeat and contractions are checked and the heart and lungs of the pregnant woman are monitored.