Labor y parto

El parto, o alumbramiento, tiene 3 etapas. La primera etapa es la más larga. Puede durar hasta 20 horas, especialmente si se trata de su primer hijo.

La segunda etapa comienza cuando el cuello uterino está completamente dilatado. Finaliza con el nacimiento de su hijo. La tercera etapa comienza después del nacimiento del bebé.

Con este video vas a aprender lo que significa la inducción del parto y las razones por las que tu doctor pueda necesitar inducir el parto.

Con este video vas a aprender lo que es el monitoreo fetal y cómo se utiliza el procedimiento durante el parto.

You're likely feeling anxious as your child's birth approaches. This is normal. To give yourself some peace of mind, pack a bag ahead of time. Here's a list of things to remember.

After having a baby, your body may be very tired and it can take time to recover. You may stay in the hospital or birth center from 1 to 4 days. In some cases, you may be able to go home the same day.

Eating healthy and being physically active can get you back in shape. But don't rush it. Take it slowly.

Exercise is great for new moms. It can make your body stronger and give you more energy. It can improve your mood and your sleep. And it can help get rid of stress. Read on for tips on how to exercise safely after having your baby.

Women have a higher risk for DVT during pregnancy, delivery, and for about 6 to 8 weeks after giving birth.

As your body changes during pregnancy, your back must work in new ways. This can be painful if your back isn't prepared.

You'll start to feel strong contractions. That's when the muscles of your uterus tighten up to help push your baby out during birth.

The pelvic floor muscles may weaken due to aging, pregnancy and vaginal childbirth, injury, surgery, chronic cough, or lack of exercise. If the pelvic floor is weak, your bladder and other pelvic organs may sag out of place. The urethra may also open too easily and allow urine to leak out. Kegel exercises can help you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles so they can better support the pelvic organs and control urine flow.

Nonstress and contraction stress tests checks if your baby is getting enough oxygen and nutrients from your blood. Here's what to expect.

Your healthcare provider may describe the progress of your labor in terms of your baby's position and station, as well as by the effacement and dilation of your cervix. Learn more about the 3 stages of labor.

Labor induction is a way to help get your labor started. This can protect your health and your baby's, too.

You may be told to call your healthcare provider when it becomes hard to walk or talk during contractions or if your amniotic sac breaks.

You're almost ready for the big event--your baby's birth. Here's what you need to know about a vaginal delivery.

A birth plan is an outline of your wishes for your labor and birth. This plan helps your healthcare providers know what you want and expect. Work with your healthcare provider to create a plan that leaves room for the unexpected.

Learn about the physical changes that often signal that your baby will soon be born.

After birth, most women shake and get chills. This is over quickly. Your temperature and blood pressure will be watched until they are stable. Sanitary pads absorb the discharge of the uterine lining.

You may be anxious to go home as soon as possible. Before you and your baby go home, a healthcare provider will make sure that your baby has no health problems. You will also be checked to be sure you are healthy enough to take care of your baby and yourself.

You may be excited and anxious about the impending labor and childbirth. You may also wonder how you can help. Learning about the birth process can help you know what to expect. Following the suggestions here can help ease you and the mother through this exciting time.

During active labor, your contractions will be stronger and more rhythmic than with early labor. They peak and subside like waves. They may happen 3 to 5 minutes apart and last about 45 to 60 seconds. Read on to learn more.

Congratulations on your new baby! Diapers won't be the only thing you'll change in the months ahead. Your sense of yourself and how you relate to your partner will also be different. If you have other children, expect some emotional swings, as you and your family try out your new roles.

Helping yourself feel fit is one of the best things you can do for your baby. A little exercise will tone your muscles. You'll feel stronger and more energized. You'll also feel more awake and aware. Don't worry about your weight right now. Your goal is to feel healthy. Here are suggestions to help you do so

Premature labor is when symptoms of labor occur before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Premature labor can lead to premature delivery.

Con este video vas a aprender cuáles opciones tienes para calmar el dolor sin el uso de drogas, incluyendo el Método de Lamaze y el Hipno-parto.

Con este video aprenderás como el óxido nitroso se usa para el control del dolor durante la labor del parto.

Cuando se menciona el dolor de parto, la mayoría de las mujeres inmediatamente piensan en anestesia epidural. Aunque el epidural proporciona la mayor mejoría, no es su única opción. Su profesional médico cuenta con una variedad de maneras de hacer que el parto sea menos doloroso. © TWN (Bundoo)

After giving birth, your body needs time to recover. You may have different kinds of pain in your body that need extra care.

Epidural is a kind of medicine to block pain (anesthetic). It is commonly used during labor and delivery. During an epidural, anesthetic is injected into the area around your lower spine. An anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist starts the epidural and watches you during your procedure.

There are many ways to manage pain during labor. It can often be done with no anesthesia or strong pain medicines. Talk to your healthcare provider about any choices you would like to explore.

Con este video aprenderás lo que va a suceder durante tu estancia en el hospital después del nacimiento de tu bebé, incluyendo tu salud y la de tu bebé, el vínculo con tu bebé, y la prevención de caídas.

Con este video vas a aprender cuáles son las causas de la hemorragia posparto, los riesgos, y cuándo debes buscar asistencia médica.

Este video va a ilustrar la importancia de la educación prenatal para completar las 40 semanas del embarazo. La importancia de una dieta y nutrición adecuadas, evitar el alcohol, las drogas, fumar cigarros y el control del peso durante el embarazo. Le va a proporcionar una guía para un parto natural y espontáneo que incluye citas regulares de control, señales de advertencia y cuándo es el tiempo crítico del desarrollo óptimo del cerebro y sistema respiratorio. Además, el programa va a mostrar el peligro del uso de medicamentos para la inducción del parto, incluyendo dificultades a largo plazo en niños que nacen prematuramente, la recomendación de aceptar ayuda y tratar de gozar los embarazos.

Aprende cuales son los riesgos de caídas para nuevas mamás en el hospital, sobre consejos de seguridad y los pasos que tu hospital puede seguir para mantenerte segura.

Aprenda la diferencia entre un parto prematuro, a término completo, más tarde, o después de la fecha proyectada. También, debe recordar que los bebés que nacen antes de las 39 semanas, tienen que desarrollarse y madurar más, y esto se logra mejor en el útero. © TWN (Bundoo)

Comprenda que la doula es una especialista preparada para apoyar a una mujer antes, durante y después del nacimiento. © TWN (Bundoo)

Comprenda el papel de una comadrona y que son profesionales de la salud preparadas para ayudar a las mujeres durante el parto de sus bebés. © TWN (Bundoo)

Aprenda sobre el Método Lamaze, que es un enfoque popular de parto en el que se les enseña a los padres estrategias para manejar el dolor durante el parto, potencialmente reduciendo intervenciones médicas no necesarias. © TWN (Bundoo)

Comprenda lo que significa banco de tejido del cordón umbilical y tejido de la placenta y aprenda sus beneficios. © TWN (Bundoo)

Eclampsia is a condition that causes seizures in pregnancy. But it can also cause them during or after childbirth.

Marijuana is now legal in several states in the U.S. But just because it's legal does not mean it's safe. Marijuana use during pregnancy can harm your baby.

Anesthetics may numb only 1 region of your body, or they may let you sleep during surgery. These medicines are given by trained specialists. Whenever possible, regional anesthesia is used so you can be awake during your baby's birth.

If your baby doesn't move into a head-first position on his or her own, your healthcare provider may attempt to do an external version. Your healthcare provider will try to rotate your baby by pressing down on your belly. Your healthcare provider may give you medicine to relax your uterus. This can make it easier for him or her to rotate your baby. During a version, your healthcare provider will use ultrasound to watch your baby.

Certain conditions of pregnancy and childbirth need special care.

Con este video vas a aprender sobre los beneficios del contacto de piel-a-piel después de una Cesárea.

It can take time to recover fully after a cesarean. It's important to take care of yourself --both for your own sake and because your new baby needs you.

In most cases, a cesarean section birth is not expected. It may be needed because of concerns about the baby, the mother, or the baby's passage through the birth canal.

When your baby is delivered by C-section, it means the surgeon makes a cut in your belly to reach the infant and remove him or her from the womb. In many cases, a C-section is unexpected. It is done to make sure that you and your baby have the safest birth.

You've had a cesarean section birth. Now you may wonder if you can try vaginal birth with your next baby. It's likely you can. The attempt to have a vaginal birth after cesarean delivery is called a trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC). It's often a success. To find out more about TOLAC, read this health sheet.

Whether a cesarean is scheduled or not, the preparation is nearly the same. Either way, your healthcare team will get you ready for surgery. If you have a partner, he or she can often stay with you for most of this time.

You had a cesarean section, or C-section. During the C-section, your baby was delivered through a surgical incision in your stomach and uterus. Full recovery after a C-section can take time. It's important to take care of yourself — for your own sake and because your new baby needs you. Here are some guidelines to follow at home.