When you go into labour:
* Avoid consuming heavy stuff like milk, ghee or dry fruits before coming to the hospital and take clear liquids or nothing till the doctor examines you. Thereafter, the doctor will advise you about your diet
* You should carry your reports to the admission desk
* You will be taken to the labour delivery complex and the nurse will guide you to your room and help you change into a hospital gown or a nightdress. Also, she will check your vitals and baby's heartbeat
* The doctor will examine you regularly to see how far you have progressed. Also, the baby's heartbeat will be checked at regular intervals or continuously with an electronic foetal monitor in case of any concern
* Some blood test might be done when you get admitted
* You can have clear liquids but your doctor may instruct you not to consume anything by mouth in case there are chances of a caesarean section
* An IV line may be essential for women requiring extra fluids, in case of certain types of pain relief, and if the labour is induced or augmented
* After discussing with your doctor, you can take the pain relief, if required
HOW TO COPE WITH THE LABOUR PAIN?
Fear makes pain worse. Everyone feels frightened of what they do not understand or cannot control. Therefore, it is essential to understand and learn about the labour.
You can follow these steps to cope with the stress of labour:
* Learn to relax as it will help you to stay calm
* Your position can also make a difference. Some women like to kneel, walk around or rock backwards and forwards
* Back massage can also help. You may ask your partner to do it for you
* Feeling in control of what is happening to you is important. So do not hesitate to ask questions or to ask for anything you want at any time
* Having a partner, friend or relative you can lean on and who can support you during labour, certainly helps. It has been shown to reduce the need for pain relief. But even if you do not have anyone, don't worry; our nurses will give you the support you need
* Finally, no one can tell you what your labour can feel like in
advance. Even if you think you would prefer not to have pain relief, keep an open mind. In some instances it can help to make your labour more enjoyable and fulfilling
* Avoid consuming heavy stuff like milk, ghee or dry fruits before coming to the hospital and take clear liquids or nothing till the doctor examines you. Thereafter, the doctor will advise you about your diet
* You should carry your reports to the admission desk
* You will be taken to the labour delivery complex and the nurse will guide you to your room and help you change into a hospital gown or a nightdress. Also, she will check your vitals and baby's heartbeat
* The doctor will examine you regularly to see how far you have progressed. Also, the baby's heartbeat will be checked at regular intervals or continuously with an electronic foetal monitor in case of any concern
* Some blood test might be done when you get admitted
* You can have clear liquids but your doctor may instruct you not to consume anything by mouth in case there are chances of a caesarean section
* An IV line may be essential for women requiring extra fluids, in case of certain types of pain relief, and if the labour is induced or augmented
* After discussing with your doctor, you can take the pain relief, if required
HOW TO COPE WITH THE LABOUR PAIN?
Fear makes pain worse. Everyone feels frightened of what they do not understand or cannot control. Therefore, it is essential to understand and learn about the labour.
You can follow these steps to cope with the stress of labour:
* Learn to relax as it will help you to stay calm
* Your position can also make a difference. Some women like to kneel, walk around or rock backwards and forwards
* Back massage can also help. You may ask your partner to do it for you
* Feeling in control of what is happening to you is important. So do not hesitate to ask questions or to ask for anything you want at any time
* Having a partner, friend or relative you can lean on and who can support you during labour, certainly helps. It has been shown to reduce the need for pain relief. But even if you do not have anyone, don't worry; our nurses will give you the support you need
* Finally, no one can tell you what your labour can feel like in
advance. Even if you think you would prefer not to have pain relief, keep an open mind. In some instances it can help to make your labour more enjoyable and fulfilling
