Table of contents:
- Babies who die in the womb still have to be born
- Does the process of giving birth to stillbirths still hurt?
- What do you feel after giving birth to a stillborn baby?
Knowing that a baby dies in the womb after the gestational age reaches 20 weeks (stillbirth) very painful indeed. This is unhappy news for the mother and her family. The baby that has been waiting for a long time turns out to have died before it could be born, even though the time to be born is near. This bad news may surprise, confused, frustrate your mother and not know what to do once she finds out.
Babies who die in the womb still have to be born
At this time, the mother must immediately remove the baby in her womb without delay. The mother must prepare herself for a childbirth procedure. Hopefully, mothers can let go and still have the energy to be able to give birth to their dead babies, so that there will be no problems during the birth procedure.
Some mothers may be ready to be induced immediately at that time to stimulate uterine contractions, so that the mother can quickly give birth normally. If the mother's cervix has not widened, the doctor will give medicine to the mother's vagina to stimulate cervical dilation. Mothers will also be given an infusion of the hormone oxytocin to stimulate uterine contractions.
Other mothers may take a few days (1-2 days) to prepare to release the baby. However, if the mother has an infection, the doctor will recommend removing the baby right away.
Some mothers may be advised to remove the baby by caesarean section. Some mothers with certain conditions will be advised to undergo a cesarean section, such as if the baby's position is not normal (the baby's head is not below the cervix), the mother has or has had a placental abnormality, the baby is larger than the size of the mother's pelvis, the mother gives birth by surgery caesarean section in previous pregnancies, multiple pregnancies, and other special conditions. Caesarean section is performed to avoid complications during childbirth, such as bleeding.
In addition to normal delivery or caesarean section, the process of removing stillbirths can also be done by dilation and curettage (D & C) or better known as curettage. This procedure is performed if the mother's womb is still in the second trimester. This procedure has fewer complications than the induction procedure in an attempt to achieve a normal delivery.
Does the process of giving birth to stillbirths still hurt?
The procedure for giving birth to a stillborn baby is not much different from the procedure for giving birth to a live baby. After you have delivered your baby in a normal birthing procedure, you will still experience contractions with the same pain level. You will also feel the same pain in your body. You may also experience vaginal bleeding, uterine cramps, and perineal pain after giving birth.
To relieve your pain, your doctor may prescribe medication. You have more options for relieving your postpartum pain, because the methods you take will not put your baby at risk.
What do you feel after giving birth to a stillborn baby?
After giving birth, of course your body also needs time for the recovery process. You may need to be hospitalized for several days. A few days after delivery, you may feel full in your breasts because your breasts are producing milk. Your breasts will also secrete milk. This is a normal thing to happen. As time goes on, your milk production will stop and your milk will disappear, but your breasts may feel achy and sore for a while.
In addition to physical recovery, you also definitely need emotional recovery. This may be a long process, it may vary between mothers. It is not easy to accept the fact that you have lost, but you must be sincere and patient. At this time, you need support from loved ones, especially your husband. Get help when you need it and don't dwell on grief for too long, even though sadness is normal for all mothers who have recently lost their babies.
After experiencing a loss, some mothers usually have a strong urge to get pregnant again. Some of you may want to try getting pregnant again immediately, but it's best to first consult your doctor to prepare for your pregnancy better. It is better if you know what caused the death of your baby, so that in the next pregnancy, you can take care of your womb until the baby is born healthy. In some cases stillborn babies may not be able to explain what caused it.
