What is childbirth, everyone knows. Often you can hear such a thing as urgent delivery. Someone mistakenly thinks they are related to premature. Others suggest that an urgent birth means fast or swift. But what does this concept really mean? After reading this article, you will find out what urgent delivery means according to medical terminology. You will also get acquainted with their views.
Urgent delivery
Many assume that an urgent birth means fast. However, it is not. According to medical guides, urgent deliveries are those that started on time. A normal pregnancy lasts from 37 to 42 weeks. That is, if the baby was born during this period, then childbirth can be called urgent. When a child is definitely born, no one can say. The doctor in the antenatal clinic calculates only the approximate date of delivery, and the body of the future mother determines when the baby has come to leave the uterus. However, some women are prescribed a cesarean section, in which the baby is removed surgically. It is important to note that the operation is performed only for medical reasons. The date of the caesarean section is determined by the attending physician.
Harbingers
It is generally accepted that pregnancy lasts 40 obstetric weeks. An urgent delivery can begin a little earlier or a little later. Each case is individual. Often, the duration of pregnancy is directly dependent on the duration of the menstrual cycle. If it is short, then the birth can begin as early as the 38th or 39th week. And if it is long, then the pregnancy can last until the 41st or 42nd week. How can an expectant mother understand that an urgent birth will begin soon? It is important to pay attention to the signals that the female body sends.
Harbingers of urgent birth:
- The tummy drops, and it becomes easier for a woman to breathe. This is due to the fact that the bottom of the uterus is lowered, and the baby’s head moves into the small pelvis.
- From the genital tract, a cork is released. It is a clot of mucus yellow or brown. Future mothers notice the exit of the cork 2 weeks or 3-4 days before the birth.
- The weight of the future mother may become fewer kilograms less. Due to changes in the hormonal background, part of the excess water leaves the body.
- A woman may notice the appearance of irregular pains in the lower abdomen and in the back. These are training fights, which can sometimes turn into real ones.
- The expectant mother protrudes a navel a few weeks before giving birth.
Types of urgent birth
Urgent delivery can be:
- natural;
- by caesarean section.
In the process of natural childbirth, the baby passes through the birth canal almost without the intervention of medical professionals. Their duration in primiparas is from 10 to 15 hours. For women who are giving birth not for the first time, the process is much faster. Multiple births last from 6 to 9 hours. Sometimes women get analgesia. It is performed in different ways, depending on the stage of labor, the state of the woman in labor and the fetus. As soon as the baby is born, it is applied to the mother's breast. After that, the woman is in the delivery room for several hours. If there are no complications, then the mother and child are transferred to the postpartum ward.
Caesarean section, as noted above, is performed for medical reasons. Some women, for fear of natural childbirth, themselves insist on surgery, but this is wrong. A young mother who gave birth to a baby on her own comes to herself very quickly and has the opportunity to take care of the baby almost immediately, to breastfeed it. After cesarean section, a woman recovers much longer. She can’t lift weights for some time, she herself requires care.
Periods
The first period of urgent delivery is the opening of the cervix. He is the longest and most debilitating. During the opening of the neck, a woman feels contractions, which at first do not cause her much discomfort. However, they gradually increase and become very painful and frequent. At this time, the neck is maximally opened, and the baby is preparing to advance along the birth canal.
The second period of urgent birth is attempts. At this time, the woman becomes an active participant in the process, because the normal yield of the fetus depends on her proper behavior and stress. In the second period, the physical preparation of the woman in labor plays an important role.
So, the baby was born. He can already breathe on his own, but it’s too early for mom to rest. First, doctors cut the umbilical cord, which connects the child with the mother. After this, the woman should push a little more so that the placenta comes out. All periods of urgent delivery are monitored by health professionals. In order for everything to succeed, a woman must clearly follow their instructions.
Postpartum condition
Having given birth to a child, a woman feels tremendous relief and needs a rest. However, the uterus can contract for several more days, which causes severe discomfort. The figure, of course, does not immediately become the same as before pregnancy. But physical activity and proper nutrition will help the young mother return her forms to her usual state.
A quick stay with a baby helps a woman recover. If an urgent birth took place without complications, and the mother feels well, then the child is immediately given to her. The positive emotions experienced by the mother and baby positively affect the well-being of both. It is important to try to establish breastfeeding, because it is very useful for babies.
Urgent delivery in the ICD
Since 1997, the system of the International Classification of Diseases has been used in Russia. Each disease has its own code. Pregnancy, delivery and the puerperium are also part of the International Classification of Diseases 10th revision system. The urgent delivery according to ICD-10 has the code 080-084. So they are indicated in medical documents, sick leave and reports.
Consequences of an urgent birth
The successful outcome of an urgent birth is considered the birth of a healthy baby. If the mother feels well and everything is in order with the child, then on the third or fourth day you can leave the maternity hospital. Sometimes after giving birth, women experience various kinds of complications. In this case, you will have to stay under the supervision of doctors longer.
Conclusion
Now you know that urgent deliveries are those that started on time. This concept is not related to rapid, quick or premature birth. An urgent birth is the most common normal birth between 37 and 42 weeks. It is worth noting that after the 40th obstetric week, the expectant mother is watched very closely, an ultrasound scan and CT scan are done to assess the condition of the fetus. The fact is that a long pregnancy can lead to complications. But if doctors believe that everything is in order with the baby, then there is no reason for concern. If you heard the concept of "urgent delivery", then do not be scared and panic. This is completely normal.