Ah, the "ring of fire" in labor. It's a term that can spark both excitement and a bit of worry for expecting mothers. Let's dive into what it is and what you can expect:
What is the ring of fire?
It's not actually a literal ring of flames, thankfully! It refers to the intense burning or stinging sensation some women experience when their baby's head stretches the vaginal opening to emerge. This "crowning" stage occurs towards the very end of labor, just before delivery.
Why does it happen?
Your baby's head, the largest part of their body, needs to pass through the vaginal opening. This stretching can put pressure on surrounding nerves, leading to the burning sensation.
Does everyone experience it?
No, not everyone experiences the ring of fire. Some women describe a different intense feeling, like pressure or tightness, while others don't feel anything at all. Having an epidural can also mask the sensation.
How long does it last?
The good news is, the ring of fire is typically a short-lived experience, lasting just a few minutes. It's a sign that your baby is almost here!
How can I cope with it?
1.Rest and breathe: Focus on relaxing and breathing through the discomfort. This can help you stay calm and manage the pain.
2 Change positions: Different positions might feel more comfortable during crowning. Try squatting, kneeling, or side-lying.
3.Warm compresses: A warm compress on your perineum (the area between your vagina and rectum) can provide some relief.
4.Water birthing
water birth is a type of natural birth that takes place in a pool of warm water. It is becoming increasingly popular among women who are looking for a more natural and comfortable birthing experience.
The buoyancy of the water can help to reduce the pain of contractions. The warm water can also be soothing and relaxing.
water birthing it is a really great way to help manage pain during labor and avoid that ring of fire.
5. Pain medication: If you haven't had an epidural and the pai
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We spoke about 'What is Colic' a couple of days ago.
But here's a way you can help your colic baby.
-Gently rock the baby from side to side
-Try the tiger-in-the-tree hold and rock the baby.
These create a soothing effect on the baby and can help reduce pressure from a painful belly spot.
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Most of us wake to feed our babies when they give us a signal (stirring or fussing), but when you dream feed your baby, you'll be the one to rouse them from sleep and initiate a feeding. Dream feeding is exactly as it sounds. You feed your baby while they're semi-awake, or in a dreamy state.
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Everyone told you motherhood is an amazing experience. What no one told you about motherhood is that you will be getting a LOT less sleep!
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Why do you have nipple plain during breastfeeding?
If your baby's latch is not correct, breastfeeding can be painful. Correct your baby's latch or reach out on our helpline for better understanding on the subject.
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Exercise, in general, is essential and helpful during pregnancy. While backbends and twists are also good, Deep Lunges (front side lunges) are a specific kind of exercise that can help with hip opening. Hip opening exercises facilitate normal birth delivery by helping the baby move into a lower position.
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Is Cow's Milk suitable for a 2 month old baby?
Why should we stick to breastfeeding babies instead of substituting with cow milk?
Cow milk has twice the amount of protein and four times the amount of calcium required by a human baby. This makes the milk difficult for the baby to digest it and can cause stress.
It might also make the baby anaemic.
The human breastmilk however, changes as per the requirements of the baby's body. As soon as the baby is born, the mother's body alters it's milk consistency to make sure the child gets the right amount of nutrients- not less, not more!
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Are you wondering if your body will be able to meet your baby's needs? Will you produce enough milk?
First and foremost, trust yourself, your body and your baby- all three are made for each other and will work together to provide for each other. So just put your baby on top of you and as the baby drinks your milk, your body will produce more.
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Are you wondering if your body will be able to meet your baby's needs? Will you produce enough milk?
First and foremost, trust yourself, your body and your baby- all three are made for each other and will work together to provide for each other. So just put your baby on top of you and as the baby drinks your milk, your body will produce more.
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Did you know infants use about 40 muscles in their lips, tongue, jaw, cheeks, and throat to breastfeed? These muscles work together to create a vacuum that draws milk from the breast to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing.
Not only is breastmilk an essential part of brestfeeding and suckling, it is also very helpfull for baby's growth.
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Here is a detailed explanation about the perineum body and its significance in women's health. At Herwellness we help pregnant women monitor and develop personalized care programs for women who have an increased risk of perineum laceration.
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Here's a detailed explanation of how a baby slips deep into the pelvis during normal vaginal delivery. Watch the entire video to understand how the pelvis has to mold for labor and how you can make labor easy.
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Curb walking is an exercise that can help rock the baby to a lower position and make the cervix dilate.
It is an asymmetrical movement that helps open the midpelvis and allows for more space for the baby to rotate through.
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Tense jaw and facial muscles can reflect on pelvic floor muscles as well. Check if you are one of those people who clench their jaw and bite their lips. #PelvicFloor#Rehabilitation#PelvicHealth#PelvicTherapy#PelvicFloorHealth#PelvicStrength#RehabilitationJourney#PelvicFloorRecovery#PelvicFloorExercises#PelvicFloorPhysio#PelvicFloorFitness#PelvicWellness#PelvicFloorCare#PelvicFloorWorkout#PelvicFloorPT#PelvicFloorHealthcare#RehabilitationGoals#PelvicFloorSupport#PelvicFloorAwareness#PelvicFloorExercises
The larynx (or the throat) looks very similar to the uterus and one might wonder if there's a connection between the two. The connection was formed when you were just 15 days old in your mother's womb, as an embryo. Two depressions were formed at that time and while one became the mouth, the other formed the urethra, anus and reproductive organs. In our next post we will tell you how you can observe this connection on a day-to-day basis.
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We have created a new WhatsApp group to connect all Women's Health Physiotherapists to have:
โข Healthy case discussions.
โข Exchange new updates and research on women's health.
โข Once in a month virtual interaction with expertise.
โข Once in year women's health PT retreat /confrence.
โข Updates on workshops, conferences, events, job vacancies.
Candidate who actively participate in this group will receive women's health physiotherapy expert award/ recognition.
The WhatsApp group link is:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DgISDc3vzmdJpCjebSzudc
For any collaboration contact us on [email protected]
Continuing with our discussion on hemorrhoids, here is a video of Barbara O'Neil mentioning a few ways of relieving hemorrhoid pain.
Other remedies are Sitz baths, lining up pads with Witch Hazel, and some pelvic floor exercises. We will explain these in the upcoming post.
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2nd day of CAPES has also been successfully completed!
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1st day of CAPES completed successfully! ๐ชโจ๏ธ
We have our next workshops soon. Make sure you enrol for the next one!
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