Normal Delivery and Maternity care

Pregnancy is a difficult time for all women as it takes a toll not only physically but also mentally. For the healthy development of newborns, mothers need proper care, good medical care, and effective nutrition. 

What is Normal Delivery?

Normal delivery is a vaginal birth without medical intervention and also called vaginal delivery. Every birth is unique and depends on the mother.  Quality obstetric care services include providing a minimum level of care for all pregnant women and their newborns, and advanced care for those who need it. The primary goal of maternity care is to reduce maternal morbidity and morbidity, including persistent inequalities, by promoting the growth and maturation of risk-based care delivery systems specifically tailored to address maternal health needs. to reduce mortality.

Antenatal care

Prenatal care includes prenatal (antenatal) and postnatal (postnatal) health care for pregnant women. This includes treatment and education to ensure healthy preconception, pregnancy, labor and delivery for both mother and child. Pregnancy consists of her three trimesters as follows. –

• First trimester – It lasts from conception to 3 months or 12 weeks
• Second trimester – 3-6months or 12-24 weeks
• Third trimester – 6-10months or 24 to 40 weeks

The first stage is when the cervix (cervix) dilates to 10 cm. In the second stage, the baby is born through the vagina. During this stage of labor, the placenta and the membranes that held the baby inside the uterus emerge from the vagina.  Find the best maternity hospital in Chennai!

Prenatal Care

Prenatal care takes away the risk involved during pregnancy. It paves the way for a safe and smooth delivery. Regular check-ups during this period help your doctor to monitor the pregnancy and identify the problems and associated complications before they become serious. Babies born to mothers without receiving the prenatal care are three times more likely to be born underweight. A low birth weight newborn is five times more likely to die than one whose mother received prenatal care. 

During the Pregnancy what are the factors to be monitored

• Routine tests and physical examinations, including blood tests to check for anemia, HIV, etc.;
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Measurement of weight gain
• Monitor your baby’s growth and heart rate
• Talk about special diets and exercise

Postpartum Care

While much of the antenatal care focuses on the ninth month of pregnancy, postnatal care is also important. The puerperal period lasts for 6-8 weeks and begins shortly after the baby is born. During this time, the mother undergoes many physical and emotional changes as she learns to care for her newborn. Postpartum care includes adequate rest, nutrition, and vaginal care.

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Maaya Specialty Hospitals, best maternity hospital in Chennai

Dr. Inthu M is a world-class gynecologist, obstetrician, IVF, laparoscopic gynecologist, gyne-cosmetic surgeon, and infertility specialist. She is vastly qualified and trained in different latest fertility procedures and techniques to deliver best maternity treatment in Chennai with a decade of experience. 

Maaya Specialty Hospitals is currently regarded as the best maternity hospital in Chennai for normal delivery offering superior treatment services affordably and sensitively. Its high-tech facilities enable both mothers and children to receive quality midwifery care under the same roof, meeting the growing medical needs of mothers and children. We have a fully developed and operational maternity ward with all the emergency tools and techniques to provide impeccable service.