When we discussed which way to give birth, we didn't really think about how good the maternity conditions are now.
People who often watch costume dramas will have the impression that women in ancient times gave birth mostly
The "midwife" is responsible
The mother is covered with a quilt and bites something in her mouth to give birth.
While teaching the mother how to give birth, the midwife will always tell others to bring hot water, especially in the homes of those who have the conditions, and will watch the maids come in and out so that the hot water will always be supplied.
Why did the ancient "midwife" prefer hot water?
What do you do with hot water for giving birth? After understanding the reason, you will feel that it is much happier to have a child now.
1) Reduce irritation when cleaning for maternity
During childbirth, the mother sweats, there are dirty things such as amniotic fluid near the birth canal, and a warm towel when wiping the mother
Does not irritate the mother
。 And warm water can make the mother more comfortable and help to open the uterine opening to relieve pain.
2) Avoid maternal exposure to "raw water"
The water used in ancient times was not the same as it is now, although it was not polluted, but most of it was well water, natural stream water and so on.
It will not have any effect on normal use, but it will have no effect on unmasked water during production
A lot of bacteria
, detrimental to mothers and newborns.
In the past, although the strip was not good, it was still very strict about the matter of the birth, so people would boil the water to avoid the mother's contact with bacteria in the raw water.
3) Replace the disinfection method
The boiling water used by the mother is not necessarily simple water, but may also be boiled with wormwood or other herbs, in order to play a role in "disinfection".
Just like now it is also disinfected with boiled items, there was no disinfectant water and other supplies in ancient times, and the only thing that could make people use it was hot water.
4) "Midwives" wash their hands
Now doctors wear gloves to deliver babies to ensure hygiene, but the previous midwives were
Directly with both hands
target.
When their hands are dirty during the delivery process and need to be cleaned at any time, the hot water will play a role in cleaning and "disinfecting" at the same time, so that the midwife can continue to work.
5) Wipe the newborn's body
Newborns are born with dirty things such as fetal fat and amniotic fluid, but people don't give it
Just cut the umbilical cord
The baby bathes directly.
At this time, a cloth will be soaked with warm water to wipe the baby's body, which will make the newborn feel warmer while cleaning.
Why is it that having a child now is much happier than it was then?
★ The condition of the pregnant woman and the fetus can be clearly understood
In the past, there was no B ultrasound, and experienced doctors and midwives could judge pregnant women and the situation of pregnant women by diagnosing pulses and touching them with their hands, but there was a risk of inaccurate judgment, and sometimes they were discovered at the time of childbirth.
Now through the obstetric examination, you can more intuitively see the development of the fetus and how the mother's body is. Women throughout pregnancy will not be worried, and they are mentally prepared for childbirth.
★ The mode of delivery is optional
In China, an average of 45,374.4 newborns are born a day, which means that so many pregnant women are experiencing critical moments in life every day.
The reason why women in ancient times said that it was so terrible to have a normal birth was because there was almost no choice before
Only a vaginal birth
。
When encountering situations such as oversized fetuses, twins, and improper fetal positions, pregnant women can only be born desperately, so the risk of "protecting large or small" often occurs is particularly large.
Today's mode of production is different in the choice, when the situation of the mother and fetus is not suitable for vaginal delivery, or when there is an emergency, caesarean section capacity as the second choice.
In the past, most women had poor direct delivery at home, but now they can go to the hospital with professional doctors and nurses to deliver the baby.
★ Sanitary conditions are guaranteed
Compared with the ancient times of boiling water, fire and other ways of disinfection, now whether it is a vaginal birth or a caesarean section, the delivery room
Sanitary conditions are guaranteed.
Not only is it a good experience to give birth in a clean environment, but both mothers and newborns rarely experience infections.
Write at the end:
Having children has always been a very important level for women, but compared with the conditions in ancient times, it is much happier to have a baby now.
【Today's Topic】Do you think the environment during childbirth has an impact on the mother?