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Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health

Volume  2, Issue 2, May-Aug 2016, Pages 97-104
 

Review Article

The Natural Child Birthing Approaches and Its Outcomes: A Short Review Article

Dharitri Swain

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, Sijua, P.O: Dumduma, Dist: Khurda, Odisha-751019.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jnmmh.2454.7506.2216.10

Abstract

 Natural birthing gives extra comfort and calm and reduce labor pain has been reported by many studies. In a natural birthing option woman moves in response to what she feels. Whether she gives birth in a hospital, birthing center, or at home. She is able to use a wide variety of comfort measures; for example, moving freely, listening to music, taking a shower or bath, and having her feet and hands massaged. The three important natural birthing options for less pain and feel joy during birth practiced in some countries not much popular in many counties like India is Water birth, Hypnobirthing and Bradley method. Water birth is a method of giving birth to a child in a bath tub or pool full of warm water mostly practiced in birthing center. Hypnosis is a state of deep mental and physical relaxation that enables the hypnotized person to focus intensely on a thought or feeling, blocking outside distractions. In this state, proponents say, the mind is more open to suggestions that change our beliefs and behavior. The Bradley Method of natural childbirth also known as “husband-coached childbirth” is a method of natural childbirth which emphasizes on mother’s body, diet and exercise throughout pregnancy; and it teaches couples to manage labor through deep breathing and the support of a partner or labor coach. 

Keywords: Natural Birth; Water Birth; Hypnobirth; Birthing Center; Bradley Method.


Corresponding Author : Dharitri Swain