The doctor gave advice for sudden contractions at home

Olga Karaseva, an emergency medical assistant, told us what to do if contractions suddenly started at home instead of in the hospital.

In conversation with the agency RuNews24.Ru On Wednesday, November 5, the specialist first of all urged not to panic and immediately call an ambulance. According to her, it is better to take a comfortable position and wait for the doctors. If there are no active attempts, it is recommended to go to the hospital on your own, so as not to waste time.

The expert stressed that calling an ambulance is mandatory even in case of doubt: doctors will be able to assess the woman's condition and decide how to proceed. Before the arrival of doctors, it is important to ensure the comfort and cleanliness of the woman in labor — to put her on the bed with a clean diaper or cloth, RIAMO notes. If the struggles intensify and the second period of labor begins, the woman should push during labor.

If the child appeared before the arrival of doctors, it is not necessary to cut the umbilical cord — this should be done by specialists. In the absence of breathing, the baby can be gently stimulated by patting on the back or patting on the feet.

Karaseva also noted that in case of pelvic presentation or other complications, you should immediately go to the hospital. It is important to remember that any unusual situation requires a doctor's consultation. 360.ru .

She advised expectant mothers to prepare for childbirth in advance — to attend courses and study the process in order to reduce stress and increase the chances of a successful birth, writes RT.

In August, Tamara Frolova, a member of the State Duma Committee on Health Protection, said that from September 1, paramedics and midwives, with a shortage of specialists in medical institutions, were given the right to perform the duties of attending pediatricians, internists and obstetricians-gynecologists. The new rules will apply only to the provision of primary health care and emergency medical care.

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