Humanized birth is the term used to say that a woman has control over how and in what position she wants and feels comfortable for the birth of her baby. The choice of childbirth in bed, pool, sitting or standing, and all other details of the evolution of the work such as the type of anesthesia, light, sound or presence of relatives, is decided entirely by the pregnant, so established delivery plan. Find out what it is and how to make the birth plan.
In addition, contrary to popular belief, cesarean delivery also has the possibility of humanizing, provided that the medical team is trained in practice, respecting all the pregnantness options during surgery, such as immediate contact with the baby after birth, preferably for the intensity of light, for example.
- During humanized delivery.
- The obstetrician and his team are present to ensure the safety of the mother and baby even when the pregnanter wants little or no medical intervention at the time of delivery.
- And for complications for which medical care is critical.
Humanized childbirth is about welcoming and supporting, providing a pleasant, comfortable, safe and peaceful experience for mother and baby. In addition to bringing benefits such as:
In humanized delivery, the woman has the opportunity to wait patiently for the time of the baby’s birth, without pressure from the health team. In the meantime, options such as listening to music, walking, gymnastics, going to the pool are offered, and they are also a way to reduce the pain of contractions.
During the birthing process during a humanized birth, the baby does not go through previously common situations, such as a cold room, a separation from the mother in the first few seconds of life, and unnecessarily loud noises. This allows this baby to feel less pain and discomfort, reducing the frequency of crying.
In addition to the physical and psychological well-being of women, the emotional bond between mother and baby is the main pillar of breastfeeding. See the breastfeeding guide for beginners.
Self-confidence, by respecting individual decisions, reduces the risk of feelings present in postpartum depression, such as the inability to care for the baby, the fear of not doing a good job, in addition to the feeling of loss of freedom.
Throughout labor, the woman’s body releases hormones, which will be essential to the relationship between the woman and the child, and it is through skin-to-skin contact immediately after delivery, whether vaginal or caesarean section, that this emotional bond is strengthened and strengthened.
One of the characteristics of humanized childbirth is skin-to-skin contact with the baby at the same time of birth and that’s when the first shot takes place. What the baby consumes during the first intake is colostrum which, combined with contact with the mother’s natural microbiota, helps strengthen the baby’s immune system, thus reducing the risk of infection. Find out what colostrum is and its nutritional composition.