Episode 8: contractions, dilation, pushing phase, oxytocin & adrenaline

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After the birth there is a final session with your Centering Pregnancy mother group. Here you can share experiences and admire each other's babies. You are always welcome to come to the practice for a follow-up check-up 6 weeks after giving birth. For example, to have your stitches checked or to discuss complaints you are still experiencing. The initiative to make an appointment lies with you. We no longer do standard follow-up checks, because many women cancel those last minute if all goes well. And luckily that is the case in most cases.

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Tussen de 4e en 7e dag na de bevalling komt er iemand van de GGD Amsterdam bij jullie thuis voor de gehoortest en hielprik. De GGD wordt na de aangifte van jullie kindje automatisch ingelicht, daarom is het belangrijk tijdig aangifte van de geboorte te doen. Bij de hielprik wordt het bloed van jullie kindje onderzocht op 31 zeldzame maar behandelbare ziekten. Vroege opsporing van deze ziekten zorgt voor veel betere behandelingsmogelijkheden en een betere toekomst voor jullie kind.Voor meer info, lees hier de de folder van het RIVM.

If you have just given birth, it is important that you receive care and medical guidance as a maternity woman. The care you receive is provided by a maternity nurse. The maternity nurse takes care of you and your baby, provides information, guides you through breastfeeding and also carries out important checks. These checks are important for your health and that of the baby.Register for maternity care early in time during your pregnancy. This is not automatically arranged when you are under care with us; maternity care is provided by a maternity agency. At the intake you will receive tips from your midwife with whom you can best arrange this. You register at 1 maternity care agency.

It is known that women who are well informed about what can and will happen during childbirth and who feel involved in the guidance, look back on this impressive event better. When you decide to write a birth plan, you think about your wishes regarding the delivery and the period after. It is important to realize that you never know in advance exactly what you want or need at the moment. That is why it is especially important to think about how you want to be guided, so that you feel comfortable and dare to let go. Even if things go differently than you had imagined beforehand. Because if you have confidence, you can let go and that is essential to experience childbirth well.We would like to discuss your wishes with you and include them in our guidance, so that we can contribute to a valuable memory. We do this in the 7th session of Centering Pregnancy.You discuss the birth plan with your Centering Pregnancy counselor, who can give you further explanation. You then determine together whether your wishes are feasible. Perhaps there are medical or practical concerns. Often there are alternatives. After this conversation, you can add to or adjust the birth plan if necessary.

Tips for writing a birth plan

The answer is simple: where you are most relaxed. Your body likes it best where it feels at home. The hormones that cause contractions can do their job best when you are relaxed. As a result, the chance of interventions is as small as possible. Think about your choice calmly, discuss it with your partner and know that you only have to decide during the delivery what you feel comfortable with. We respect every choice, and do our work with equal love in every place.You can indicate in which hospital you want to give birth. Please note that the preferred hospital may be full. You must arrange your own transport to and from the hospital. You will go home about 2-3 hours after giving birth, also at night. Many health insurers charge a personal contribution for an outpatient delivery, ask your health insurer what amount you may have to pay yourself.

Did you know:

• We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies on 020-2103170.
• In case of blood loss, contractions or loss of amniotic fluid before 37 weeks: call immediately.
• From 37 weeks you call us for the following points:

contractions

• If you are giving birth for the first time: contractions that come every 3-4 minutes and last about 60 seconds, for 1-2h in a row.
• If you have already given birth, you call when the contractions come every 5 minutes or when you feel that you are about to give birth.

amniotic fluid loss

bloodloss

For the healthy development and growth of your baby, breastfeeding is the best food you can give during the first 6 months. Fortunately, bottle feeding is now a very good alternative if you can't or don't want to breastfeed.Breastfeeding is natural, but it doesn't come naturally. You and your baby need to learn this together. How often do we see our sisters or friends feeding? And how much do we talk about it with each other? For most women, the answer to both questions is: little. That is why we think it is wise if you want to breastfeed, to prepare well for this. To know what nature has in store for you. Knowledge gives peace of mind, and rest increases the chance that breastfeeding will get off to a good start, that you will enjoy it and that it will eventually go 'automatically'.You will receive the growth guide from the GGD Amsterdam about breastfeeding during our consultation hours. It contains a lot of information about the benefits of breastfeeding, latching on, the start of milk production, problems during feeding and about pumping. And listen to the podcast of Mom & co with lactation consultant Myrte van Lonkhuijzen. If you want additional information, then following a breastfeeding education is recommended. In Amsterdam there are various information services. We recommend the information 'Feeding and Raising' by Ineke van Straeten. In addition to breastfeeding, she tells you everything about the first period after childbirth, including about your baby's crying and sleeping behavior. Read more about (breast) feeding in episode 5 of the 9-monthplan.