Why do I get particularly hungry when I'm close to my due date?

When approaching the due date, pregnant women will easily feel hungry, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. They will also experience symptoms such as false labor during the due date. During this period, expectant mothers must make some preparations in time, including psychological preparations, as well as some material preparations. They should also learn some knowledge about childbirth, which will help relieve tension and anxiety and facilitate a smooth delivery.

What is childbirth preparation?

Delivery preparation refers to the preparations that need to be made on the eve of delivery for a pregnant woman, including the items that need to be prepared, the psychological preparation that needs to be made, etc. Adequate preparations need to be made in the material, spiritual and physical aspects, so that there will be no omissions after delivery, and there will be no lack of what you want.

The first thing everyone needs to do is material preparation. The mother's medical card (including pregnant woman contact card), registration card, medical insurance card or public medical card, etc. must be brought together. At the same time, the delivery bag should also be prepared, which includes various items needed by the mother and the newborn baby, and the items needed for delivery. These items must be prepared one after another during pregnancy. In the tenth month of pregnancy, these things should be summarized together and placed in a place where all family members know.

To prepare the body, you naturally need to get a good rest first. Childbirth consumes a lot of physical energy, so you must get enough sleep before delivery. Pregnant women who are close to their due date should try not to go out or travel, but they should not stay in bed all day. Light exercise within your ability is still beneficial. Pregnant women who are about to give birth should also avoid sexual intercourse, and there must be someone at home, and they need to have other people stay with them at night to avoid accidents in the middle of the night.

The mother must also be mentally prepared and welcome the birth of the baby with a happy mood. The husband should give the pregnant woman full care and love, and the new relatives, friends and medical staff around her must also give the mother certain support and help. The more mentally prepared you are, the better it will be for childbirth.

What psychological preparations are needed for childbirth?

Before childbirth, material preparation is very important, as it can take care of all aspects after childbirth, but we also cannot ignore the psychological preparation of pregnant women. There have been cases where mothers were too frightened on the operating table and as a result, they acted recklessly, resulting in the death of the baby. This cruel example shows how important psychological preparation is before childbirth.

1. Adjust your mindset

You have to know that childbirth is a normal physiological process. First of all, you should trust modern medicine, which can ensure the safety of mother and child. Secondly, you should have a detailed understanding of the childbirth process in advance and think about how to cooperate with the midwives when various abnormal factors arise. Finally, keep yourself calm and composed. A good mental state can help mothers overcome all kinds of discomfort before delivery and pain during delivery, and promote recovery after delivery as soon as possible.

2. Correctly understand labor pain

The fear of labor pain is the biggest concern for many expectant mothers. Pain during childbirth is inevitable, but it varies from person to person. Some people do not feel much pain, and most people think it is bearable. The pain during childbirth is a natural phenomenon and is fundamentally different from the pain caused by injury or illness. And what you need to know is that severe tension and fear will aggravate the feeling of pain. The more relaxed you are, the more relaxed your muscles will be, and the pain will be less than when the muscles are tense. If you are too nervous, your muscles will be tense, which will not only aggravate the pain, but may also cause postpartum hemorrhage, resulting in serious consequences. Therefore, it is necessary to keep a relaxed mood.