Question 1

how painful is childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Very painful: At best - Labor pain can feel like really severe menstrual cramps. The cramping radiates from the pelvis to the back or the back to the pelvis. Without an epidural many women find it unbearable during their first pregnancy. Subsequent pregnancies, they are able to tolerate the pain better and the labor can be shorter.

Question 2

what are chances i will die in childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Very Low: With modern medicine, your chances are very low.  Receive good prenatal care which can identify conditions that place you at risk.  Then the proper arrangements can be made to keep you safe at delivery. Tell your doc if you have any medical problems, prior surgical complications, reactions to medicines, and follow their expertise. Delivering at a facility with emergency capabilities also is safer.

Question 3

how probable is it that you die giving childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Very, very rare: The U.S. Maternal mortality rate rose to 13 deaths per 100, 000 live births in 2004, according to statistics released in 2007 by the national center for health statistics.

Question 4

are childbirth classes worth taking?

Accepted Answer

Yes in many cases: It is usually worthwhile to orient yourself to what will happen during your birth experience and have some coping mechanisms or plans on how to handle labor.   This can ease anxiety and tension when it is time to deliver.

Question 5

please tell me what causes mothers to die in childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhaging: Would be a significant cause.

Question 6

can childbirth cause anemia?

Accepted Answer

Anemia: Yes.  The fetus during pregnancy draws many substances from the mother, one of which is iron.  If the mother has a poor intake of iron, then she is prone to iron deficience anemia.  Also if the mother has a large amount of blood loss during delivery, this can cause anemia.

Question 7

is having a fear of childbirth normal?

Accepted Answer

Fear, no - concern.: Being appropriately concerned for one of the most dangerous periods in your (and your baby's) life is reasonable. Fear should not creep in, especially in western countries with access to high-quality healthcare. The risk of maternal death is ~1:100, 000 deliveries in the United States - that should reassure you tremendously. If it is pain that scares you, epidural anesthesia is the answer to that!

Question 8

hemerroids during childbirth, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Hemorroids: Hemorrhoid during child birth is common. Try after having the baby to do sitz bath, drink a lot of water and eat fibers in your diet to help reduce the hemorrhoids.

Question 9

do vaginal stitches heal after childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Yes -lacerations: Related to childbirth that have been sutured normally do heal.

Question 10

why do some mothers die during childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding Infections: There are key changes in the post partum period which can lead to severe bleeding and also women are at risk for infections at this time.  These are two of the key general categories causing death during childbirth.

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